We Had a Date Night to Celebrate a Special Anniversary Dinner, so we tried Carlisle. Man, We Were NOT DISAPPOINTED. Start to Finnish Every Aspect of a Proper Dining Experience from Start to Finish was Excellent. The Staff Led first and foremost by Chef Daniel was Extremely Warm, Friendly and above all Passionate for Quality. This is EACTLY WHAT BOZEMAN Needs. There are a few spots We Consider at this Level. we certainly have another to add. The Staff Truly Believes in the Carlisle Quality Dining Experience. Do Yourself a HUGE FAVOR..... Make this a MUST GO DINING SPOT in Bozeman. Thanks Everyone for Making a Special Night Next Level. We Will Most Definitely Be Back. Corri and Brendan read more

Absolutely horrible service. We sat, and our waitress took our drink and appetizer order, but then never came back to take our entree order. We sat there and waited for almost 40 minutes before finally giving up. Once we made it apparent that we were disappointed with the service, the manager, who refused to give his name because it was "personal information," and the waitress acted like it was our fault we weren't served. So if you want an OVERPRICED, TOURIST, OUT-OF-STATERS FOCUSED, CRAPPY SERVICE meal, then this is the place for you! read more

This places sucks. I'm sitting here right now but I felt immediately uncomfortable when being seated. The server and manager were giggling and making faces right before they seated us, which was just weird. The menu....lol you can tell it's for tourists, it's just ridiculous. "Marbled Ranch Beef"??? You realize all beef is marbled, or? Whoever wrote this menu knows very little about meat. Anyway, we've been sitting here for 15 minutes and our server has yet to come and check on us or take our entree order...we've been here for over half an hour. Don't waste your time. Edit to add: by the time we finally decided to call it quits, my boyfriend had to walk up to the front to alert someone we wanted our check (because again, our server never came back). From the time she brought us our wine to the time we finally walked out of the door was half an hour. She also checked on and serviced the table next to us a handful of time. I watched the manager table touch tables and talk to guests, we were basically ignored. With that being said, what a disappointment going from Squire House amazing menu and service to this. I won't be back and I'll spread the word. I'm actually disgusted. Mussels are better at Rib and Chop House and not overpriced. read more

Bummed. Wanted to like this place and they have all the tools to making a nice restaurant. Every dish we had was not good. Pork Belly- hard as a rock with a funky flavor that made me want to vomit at first. On my 2nd bite, it wasn't as bad, tasted like cumin or something like that. Had to spit it out because it was so hard, I couldn't chew it enough to swallow it. They kindly removed it from our check. The Caesar salad- How do you mess up a Caesar salad!? It was bland and fishy. So fishy that I burped a few minutes later and a fishy taste came with it. I have had 1,760 Caesar salad salads in my time and I've never experienced one like this one. The $90 Wagyu entree. Flavor was good but completely under cooked. We order med-rare and got rare. My friend also ordered a burger to go. Then the server forgot about it so my friend said never mind (we really didn't want to eat any more of their food). 20 mins later, server said "your burger should be right out". Weird because we canceled it. When she got home and gave it to her boyfriend, it was RAW!! She ordered it medium. Also, while I was in the bathroom, my friend and the server discussed it was my birthday and she offered a dessert on the house. ...it was on the bill Our server was new, and VERY YOUNG- bless her heart but it just wasn't great service. And we know they're new but still.... The chef did come to speak to us and was very nice. But we also didn't have the heart to look him in the eye and tell him we hated everything. And the manager was bouncing around checking on everything but our server was new and overwhelmed and we just didn't feel right complaining anymore. So with all that said, apologize for the novel, I won't be returning or recommending this place. read more

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This restaurant is attached to the Element hotel but you can also access it via the street. I was pleasantly surprised when we walked in. The ambiance is classic with a modern vibe. The music playing was just the thing for me. I love listening to Sinatra and the blues. The star of our meal was the Bison tartare with salt and vinegar chips. The meat was absolutely flavorful and perfectly seasoned. We finished it and I wished there was more. There was no filler in the tartare which is rare. I also got a beef coulotte and it was perfectly cooked. Our server Diana was an absolute delight. She was polite and friendly. She provided menu recommendations and answered all of our questions. I would definitely recommend Carlisle. read more

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Let me tell you, the Carlisle steakhouse in Bozeman is what dreams are made of--if your dreams involve perfectly cooked steaks and friendly hospitable service. From the moment I walked in, I knew I was in for a treat--literally. The steak? Oh honey, it was like the cow had lived its best life and then decided to become part of my best life. Carlisle sources their beef from Marbled in Billings, MT, and the quality care they put into the entire process really shows. Perfectly seasoned, tender, and cooked to an almost disrespectful level of perfection. The staff? Top-tier charm. I was greeted like an old friend, and Chef Daniel even came out of the kitchen to explain what makes their beef so special. And the wine pairing was basically a psychic reading for my taste buds. If you haven't been to Carlisle yet, what are you waiting for? Go, get a steak, and thank me later. But seriously, do yourself a favor and get it with the salt tray - it adds an explosion of flavor. And save room for dessert! I'm still dreaming about the Genuine ice cream and homemade s'mores cookie. read more

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We had a reservation for an anniversary dinner but asked to sit at the bar. We were so very well taken care of by our bartenders Jeff and Isabel. We drank the house rose (Elk Cove) and ate the bison tartare as our starter. So very delicious and I highly recommend. Next we have the Caesar salad, which included butternut squash cubes and pumpkin seeds, instead of croutons. What a lovely touch! There was the perfect hint of anchovy that I like. I had the elk loin and could not believe the WONDERFUL gastrique. My only suggestion is to choose a less "sweet" side than the parsnip puree. While it was delicious, it lessened the depth of flavor to balance the deep rich elk. The plums were a fabulous addition. So wonderful! My husband NY strip and chose some different sides - roasted potatoes and sautéed leeks. Could not have been any better. For dessert we had some delicious ice cream and port wine. We felt very welcome and thank Chef Daniel for stopping by. The food was fantastic!!! read more

We went to Carlisle's for my birthday and experienced a wonderful meal and attentive friendly staff. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. Even though they specialize in beef, they offered plant based options which were interesting and thoroughly enjoyed. Few places in Bozeman provide these types of dishes. Thank you! Chef Daniel Liedle came by the table several times to ensure we were pleased with our meal. What a nice touch. The desserts were exceptional, too, and they gave one of them to me for my Birthday! The restaurant is beautiful as well. I highly recommend Carlisle's. read more

OK, I'll get to the dinner but have to give a loud shout out to the bar because every person behind the bar clearly knows their stuff. The bar has liquor options I can't get anywhere near to at home, and they know what to do with it. Wish I could have brought the bartenders home with me. Onto the meal, which was outstanding. No, Carlisle isn't a budget restaurant, and you get every penny's worth and then some. The wagyu steak was like butter to eat, and came complete with a good portion of veg, so good a portion that I didn't need the salad I ordered but ate everything anyway. read more

What an awesome evening at The Carlisle....Excellent service, every course was fantastic as well as the cocktails. HUGE win in that my celiac husband could have appetizers AND dessert....SO rare! And the pork belly app was SPECTACULAR. Everything was superbly executed. Thank you to the entire team at The Carlisle! read more

PLEASE ... do yourself a favor and visit this new four month old restaurant in Downtown Bozeman!!!!!!! You will not be disappointed. I am in Bozeman for business and wanted to find the best place to eat dinner since I am here for less than 24 hours. I suspected I could find a great steak somewhere, after all, I am in Montana (sorry to all of the cute cows I saw ). I was a party of 1 so I sat at the bar, ordered a glass of the house red and the 10 oz blue creek marbled flat iron. It was seriously one of the best steaks I've ever had, I was sad when I was finished! It was a great portion. It would be awesome if they offered mashed potatoes as a side with it! My waitress was wonderful and I met the manager at the end of my meal to pay my compliments to the chefs. Located in just off of Main Street in downtown Bozeman, it is alongside Element, a Marriott Bonvoy Hotel, the ambiance and vibe is wonderful, it is beautiful, clean and quiet. They serve a rotating Genuine ice cream flavor as one of the desert options, alongside some yummy cookies. read more

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Great food great service great ambience. The root salad was fantastic. The salmon soup was a surprise and absolutely delicious! I love this place. Definitely go to here in Bozeman. read more

Carlisle is a great place for lunch! Enjoy some amazing food in the lounge or on the patio. read more

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A return visit after a fantastic dinner back in August. Superb once again. Soup of the day was delicious and the elk chop special was just as good. By-the-glass wine list is short, but seriously good. The full wine list is carefully crafted and wide-ranging. Service matched the food. Well done in every way. read more

Upscale but relaxed atmosphere with a subtly creative menu and a high culinary standard. Definitely worth trying for traveling foodies. Best elk we ever had and the winter salad was fresh and perfectly composed. read more

Had the brussels and Caesar salad and both were great! Just a little let night snack that hit the spot!

This was the worst experience I've ever had in terms of service at any restaurant I've ever been to. I came in for a cocktail with my girlfriend about 20-30 minutes before close--as a cook in a restaurant, I recognize the annoyances with customers right at closing time, so I made it clear that I only wanted to get easy-to-make cocktails so that we'd be gone far before closing time. While enjoying our drinks, this bartender made a scene to the kitchen about how much she absolutely hates when people come in and order drinks while she's trying to "Just go home and get baked". I tipped 50% on a $14 drink bill right *before* hearing her complaining to the kitchen about my presence. I wish I picked that receipt back up from the other side of the counter and took the tip away. In fact, I'm upset I had to pay at all. I am never, ever coming back to Carlisle and would strongly discourage **anyone** from giving this place your patronage. Terrible service, ambiance, and a tacky, gilded interior make this the worst food experience I've had across Europe, Asia, or America. read more

We had a great dinner here tonight. Staff was friendly, manager and chef were walking around checking in with patrons and in some cases even taking orders. Kitchen was quick to correct a small error on our prep and comped the dish. Our table had 3 different steaks and each one was very good, truly some of the better steaks we've eaten in town. I enjoyed the veggie-centric sides to balance it out. Nice cocktail list with thoughtful N/A options as well. Definitely exceeded our expectations, we will be back! read more

Great dining experience. Fantastic food. Everybody loved their food, every dish. Mitch was an excellent waiter. Fun, professional and informative. We're bringing back Brussel sprouts. True. They were delicious. See for yourself. read more

Fantastic service. Jeff, the bartender, was attentive, friendly, interesting and suggested all the right orders! Loved the new-on-the-menu Mama's Wisdom Old Fashioned, and of course the Brussels sprouts, as well as the pork pasta and the elk steak. All of it was delish. And fun. We'll definitely go back. read more

This place is great! As a heavy steak eater (4-5 times a week) I can say this is a GREAT place to get steak. The NY Strip was the best I've had. The selection of salts (why don't more restaurants do this?) the compound butter and even their house steak sauce is unparalleled! Not a big wine person but they had a staggering selection of wines for a restaurant their size. Excellent experience overall, HIGHLY recommend. Service was also top notch, water was always full no need to flag down staff to get needs met. Loved it! read more

Such a terrific experience! The hospitality is absolutely above and beyond any other restaurant in Bozeman. Our server, Kate, was attentive and so Montana friendly! Chef Dan stopped by the table to talk, as well. It's always great to speak with the chef! The dinner ended with a surprise dessert which was incredible! We will be back! read more

Ate them last night with 2 work buddies. Staff were very friendly. Food was delicious. I had beet salad with bison filet. Just what I was looking for. We shared the hummus platter, and the other 2 had the NY strip and the burger. They were both pleased with their choices. I had a bite of the burger and it was fantastic. We will definitely go back. read more

Big shout out to Daniel, Trenton, Kevin, Jeff-and his dog Paxton. That was one of the best dining experiences and the BEST service I have ever received and I am no stranger to restaurants and traveling. You all went way beyond the extra mile! My date, Elaine thoroughly enjoyed the enormous and delicious hummus platter and the Bison burger was the best I've ever had, WAY better than Ted's by a HUGE margin. Can't wait to be back. Thank you for your top notch service, food and drink quality, professionalism, and hospitality. See you soon. And next time you will get a Magic Show. -Dr. Michael Uphues The physician/magician read more

The food is exceptional and the service is impeccable. We had one of the best meals we have had in Bozeman. I had the New York strip with the house sauce. It was perfectly prepared and very tender. The accompanying brussels were delightful. While the food alone would make me return, the service seals the deal. Attentive, but not intrusive and always with a smile. Made the evening so enjoyable. We will be back, again and again. read more

We are locals and popped in for a drink and dessert at the bar. We got the best service we've had in Bozeman in a long time. Bartender was great, chef came out and talked to us several times, everyone made us feel very special. Will definitely come back! read more

Came in for the first time tonight as they have only been open for a few days, I can already tell this will be a Bozeman classic. ordered the Crab Cakes, Loaded Hummus platter, and Elk Strip loin. Crab cakes were perfectly seared and FILLED with chunks of crab meat. Hummus app was amazing as well, light and flavorful, a veggie lovers dream. Elk Strip loin was to die for, Chef prepared the perfect medium rare, the kale and local mushroom set up was the perfect compliment to this cut of elk. (Not even slightly gamey if that's something you worry about when trying elk). The portions are generous and fair to pricing! Service was great as well, bartender was knowledgeable about the menu and gave great suggestions! LOCALS: Make a reservation before the word gets out! perfect date night location. My only note to the chef: Start bottling the homemade steak sauce. 10/10 Can't wait to see all the great things this team does! Cheers! read more

What a great find!!! This was a great dining experience. Everything was outstanding-the service, the food and the drinks! Thank you Heather and Daniel for the superior service and scrumptious food! If you want to experience Montana at its finest...this is it! read more

Took my in-laws to dinner and even dressed up for what was supposed to be an amazing dinner. We saw a write up about the food and how it was something special to Bozeman. So we ordered appetizers, hummas platter and roasted veggie fries. Sounds great right. The hummas was like hummas slop with cut up squash. Broccoli. Roasted Veggie fried and cold bread. This is not anything like a Hummas plate I have ever seen. Next soup and salad. The salad dressing was so tart it made your lips smack. The soup Butternut Squash tasted like baby food. Warm but cold and like jello and stuck to your spoon. I Sent it back it was terrible. Dinner we order flat iron steak x2, chicken, and New York strip. The chicken served in a Delta long distance flight is way better, the flat iron was stringy and very very thick and the New York was covered by mushrooms for a reason. The reason was the amount of a fat made it non consumable. By the way all the side dishes you get with your main meal are repurposed into appetizers. So basically you are paying for it as an appetizer and it will also come on every plate you order. Fries, Brussel sprouts, chopped squash, kale, broccoli all these items make up the appetizer menu. I think it's kind of cheap for a resturant to not have a very distinctive appetizer menu from the main course. Also who ever makes the food should taste the food. Hummas has garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and is thick and holds together. It's not a runny mess on a plate with 7 items that do not go with a hummas plate around the edges to cover up the fact you do not know how to make hummas. Over all our server was a saint and the ambiance is very nice. The managers is kind. The kitchen is terrible and for $260 for 4 people we could have had an amazing meal in 100 different places. Hope this helps and we hope they make some changes. We think the write up was a paid advertisement because it was nothing like the write up. read more

Absolutely exceptional. We decided to dine here after having reservations at two other steakhouses in the area. Carlisle did not disappoint. General manager, Munya, made sure everything was perfect since we decided to pick his establishment. Chef Daniele brought out a delicious hummus appetizer (yes I said delicious)--perfectly complimenting the fall with added squash. The wagyu rib eye and the two New York's were all cooked perfectly. You can tell he pays attention to all the details. But the service topped it all off. Isabelle was amazing. She made the experience especially special for us and is an amazing bartender. I don't give glowing reviews usually, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to write one. For a hotel restaurant, this exceeded my expectations. Definitely now at the top of our list as a go to. Whether you want a great place for happy hour or a quality-level dining experience, I highly suggest. And don't be afraid to introduce yourself. read more

If you are new in town, which many people are, it might be easy to think that this place which bills itself as new is among Bozeman's best. Unfortunately, for those of us have been around for a while. There was a much loved place in the same space before this one, but a very warm owner and a great reputation for service and a hard earned level of menu excellence. The new version called the Carlisle comes up so short in every department has witnessed by myself my wife and a couple of couple friends last week. It starts right when you enter the door with a false feeling of friendliness and appreciation. Just not what we look for in Montana. If you're from out of town, keep searching. read more

the absolute best burger in Bozeman, regular hours or late. Done perfectly and every spec of this was on point and I will go back At least once a week. Thank you to the person that cooked this! I ordered late and it was ridiculously good! read more

Carlisle is a fantastic establishment. The menu is wonderful, with exquisite craft and attention detail. My personal favorites have been the elk steak, the hot honey Brussels sprouts, the Bison burger, and the fries, which are fried in beef tallow. Everything is delicious and created with such care, yet still produced in a timely manner. Chef Daniel is personable, bringing out the dishes himself and paying mind to guest's dining experience. The wine list is full of superb selections, with a wonderful red blend and a beautiful Caymus Cabarent Sauvignon. The staff have all been delightful to interact with - Abigail, my frequent server has been a joy to speak with each time. The bartenders, Mitch and Monica, are always welcoming and friendly. The managers, Munya and Kevin, are accommodating and helpful and ever present in ensuring a delightful dining experience. The atmosphere is lovely, with the dining room providing an elegant setting for a meal. The bar is opening and inviting, frequented by guests of the hotel. I am happy to have Carlisle in Bozeman, bringing class and personality to the dining scene. I am pleased to have a new restaurant to frequent. read more