Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
The Carlin, Breckenridge, CO

The Carlin

4.8 (501)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
200 N Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
The Carlin, in Breckenridge, CO, has transformed one of Breck’s integral downtown properties into an extraordinary three-story experience – each level with a realm of its own. In true Destination Hospitality style, the main level hosts an all-new open kitchen concept – a unique experience for a perfectly posh dining affair, while the lower level introduces a modern-meets-casual take on classic American tavern culture. The top-level houses the Inn at the Carlin, embodying an exciting new era for our brand of enlightened hospitality, boasting four luxury guest room accommodations, exceptionally designed with relaxation and sophistication in mind.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Shellfish
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 771-3795
  • Website
    https://thecarlinbreckenridge.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Zach Brace
  • Location
    200 N Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424
  • Neighborhood
    Breckenridge
  • Cross street
    Main & Wellington
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Summit Stage Busline
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

The Carlin's menu was last updated on 4/30/2025.

Starters

  • Oven Roasted Olives$9.00

    • Buttermilk Gruyere Biscuits$9.00

      umami butter

      • Wood Fired Oysters *$6.00

        compound butter - umami crumb - lemon

        • Au Jus Sliders *$7.00

          beef patty - tomato-bacon jam - smoked gouda - house b&b pickles - brioche bun

          • Jalapeño Hush Puppies$15.00

            cajun aioli - chow chow relish

            • Dynamite Shrimp$15.00

              naam jim aioli - sesame seeds - green onion - cabbage

              • Scallion Crab Cake$24.00

                saffron cream - arugula panzanella - calabrian chiles

                • Smoked Fish & Scallion Dip$18.00

                  halibut - herb sourdough focaccia

                  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts$18.00

                    balsamic glaze - tart cherries - pecorino

                    Soup & Salad

                    • Tomato Soup$12.00

                      extra virgin olive oil - chives

                      • Butter Leaf Salad ^$14.00

                        pistachio-honey brittle - seasonal colorado fruit - pecorino - honey-ginger vinaigrette

                        House Specialties

                        50% off entrées Sunday - Thursday

                        • Cod Fish & Chips$36.00

                          served with french fries

                          • Shrimp Scampi$43.00

                            tiger shrimp - lump crab - tomato - linguini

                            • Braised Short Rib$48.00

                              hunter's sauce - celery root risotto - butternut squash - roasted mushrooms

                              • Seared Verlasso Salmon *$53.00

                                creamy parmesan polenta - spaghetti squash fritter - zucchini - sun-dried tomato vinaigrette - crispy pancetta

                                • Wood Fired Prime Sirloin *$49.00

                                  loaded potato rosti - smoked tomato demi - braised greens - seasonal vegetable

                                  Last updated: April 30, 2025

                                  What 501 people are saying

                                  The Carlin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                  4.8
                                  4.8 based on recent ratings
                                  • 4.8Food
                                  • 4.8Service
                                  • 4.8Ambience
                                  • 4.4Value

                                  Noise • Moderate

                                  Loved For

                                  • Denver / Colorado

                                    Contemporary American

                                  • Mountains

                                    Contemporary American

                                  Review summary

                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                  The Carlin is a standout in Breckenridge's dining scene, celebrated for its "phenomenal meals" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the "amazing Sun-Thurs end of season, 50% off delicious entrees" and the "wonderful ambiance." A must-visit for seafood lovers, its "fresh oysters" and inventive cocktails are highly praised. It's a perfect spot for special occasions and promises a "top-notch" dining experience.

                                  501 Reviews

                                  1. Kim

                                    Denver4 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined today

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    This has quickly become my new favorite restaurant! Love the ambience, personal service, and outstanding food!

                                    Is this helpful?

                                  2. Lawrence

                                    Denver4 reviews

                                    2.0

                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                    1. Overall 2
                                    2. Food 2
                                    3. Service 1
                                    4. Ambience 2
                                    Took a long time to get our food. Also, not enough variety in menu. Food not that tasty. One dish was ready and the other was not. We think they forgot to put in order. Music was very loud and not appropriate for eating. We were waiting for waiter to gives us our check and he was chatting with some friends for a while.
                                    The CarlinResponded today
                                    Hello Lawrence, We are sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your time with us at the Carlin. We pride ourselves on hospitality and quality of food. We hope you will consider us for another visit to let us show you our true level of service. Scooter and Greyson

                                    Is this helpful?

                                  3. Jack

                                    Austin2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Wonderful ambiance. Promptly seated when I arrived. Waitstaff was excellent. Food was off the charts great!!! I will definitely be coming back to enjoy another meal here!!
                                    The CarlinResponded today
                                    Hello Jack, Thank you for the nice words. We hope to see you again soon. Scooter and Greyson

                                    Is this helpful?

                                  4. Kristi

                                    Denver10 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Amazing dinner for everyone at the table! Food was cooked to perfection! Highly recommend this restaurant!
                                    The CarlinResponded today
                                    Hello Kristi, Thank you for the nice words. We look forward to seeing you in the future. Scooter and Greyson

                                    Is this helpful?

                                  5. Randall VIP

                                    San Francisco7 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on April 20, 2025

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Great place to enjoy an apres or early afternoon bite.
                                    The CarlinResponded today
                                    Hello Randall, We are happy you enjoyed you visit. Scooter and Greyson

                                    Is this helpful?

                                  6. Derek VIP

                                    Orlando29 reviews

                                    2.0

                                    Dined on April 19, 2025

                                    1. Overall 2
                                    2. Food 2
                                    3. Service 3
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    We’ve been to many top restaurants throughout the entire country and world - the Carlin is mediocre at best. I understand it’s a ski village, but to have average service and mediocre food was disappointing. The best part of the evening was the underground tavern below the Carlin. 
                                    The CarlinResponded today
                                    Hello Derek, We are sorry to hear of your subpar experience with us at the Carlin as we pride ourselves on service and food alike. We hope you will consider giving us another chance to show you our true hospitality. Scooter and Greyson

                                    Is this helpful?

                                  7. Brett

                                    Tampa9 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on April 17, 2025

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Phenomenal meal with amazing Sun-Thurs end of season, 50% off delicious entrees. Look forward to returning for happy hour. Decor and service were great.
                                    The CarlinResponded today
                                    Hello Brett, Thank you for the kind words. Scooter and Greyson

                                    Is this helpful?

                                  8. Dan VIP

                                    Denver19 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on April 17, 2025

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    Shrimp Scampi was outstanding. Service by Birdie was excellent.
                                    The CarlinResponded today
                                    Hello Dan, We are truly happy you enjoyed your dining experience with us. Scooter and Greyson

                                    Is this helpful?

                                  9. Roger VIP

                                    N. Ireland10 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on April 16, 2025

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    The Carlin restaurant is a great addition to the top end of the Breckenridge dining scene. A sophisticated venue, amazing staff and the food was really great.. all delivered with a precision and attention to detail that is rare. This will definitely be a regular for us when we return next
                                    The CarlinResponded today
                                    Hello Roger, We are truly happy you enjoyed your experience with us at the Carlin. Thank you. Scooter and Greyson

                                    Is this helpful?

                                  10. Lindsey

                                    Dallas3 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on April 12, 2025

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Absolutely phenomenal dinner!!! Our waitress, Birdie, was fantastic and personable. One of the best dinners I have ever had!
                                    The CarlinResponded on April 17, 2025
                                    Hello Lindsey, We are truly happy you enjoyed you dinner with us. Thank you for the nice review, we will be sure to let Birdie know. Scooter and Greyson

                                    Is this helpful?

                                  FAQs

                                  The Carlin is rated 4.8 stars by 501 OpenTable diners.

                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                  1. Home
                                  2. United States
                                  3. Denver / Colorado
                                  4. Mountains
                                  5. Breckenridge

                                  Make a reservation

                                  2 people
                                  7:00 PM
                                  Booked 16 times today
                                  Google Map for The Carlin

                                  200 N Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424

                                  Additional information

                                  • Cross street
                                    Main & Wellington
                                  • Neighborhood
                                    Breckenridge
                                  • Hours of operation
                                    Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
                                  • Price
                                    $31 to $50
                                  • Cuisines
                                    Contemporary American, Seafood, Shellfish
                                  • Dining style
                                    Casual Elegant
                                  • Dress code
                                    Casual Dress
                                  • Parking details
                                    Private Lot
                                  • Public transit
                                    Summit Stage Busline
                                  • Payment options
                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                  • Executive chef
                                    Zach Brace
                                  • Additional
                                    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                  Discover
                                  OpenTable
                                  • About Us
                                  • Blog
                                  • Careers
                                  • Press
                                  More
                                  Our sites
                                  Businesses
                                  • Restaurant reservation software
                                  • Industry insights
                                  • Hospitality resources
                                  • Marketing resources
                                  • Operation resources
                                  • How to open a restaurant
                                  • For restaurants
                                  • For restaurant groups
                                  Join us on
                                  • Privacy Policy
                                  • Terms of Use
                                  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
                                  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
                                  • Cookie Preferences
                                  Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
                                  OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
                                  Booking Logo
                                  Priceline Logo
                                  KAYAK Logo
                                  Agoda Logo
                                  OpenTable Logo