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Beginnings

4.8
4.8
729 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
A good meal or a perfectly poured drink, like a good book, can nourish the soul. And it's arguable that no profession loves a good libation more than the writer. As an ode to some of the greats we introduce Beginnings, a literary, culinary experience in Atlantic Beach, NY.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch/Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (516) 239-7483
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Bryer
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next event. Call the restaurant and ask for Ben, who can help you customize your menu to your tastes.
  • Private party facilities
    We ask for a 50 person confirmation to close the restaurant for private events.
  • Neighborhood
    Long Beach
  • Cross street
    Broome
  • Parking details
    Onsite valet and street parking are both available.
  • Public transit
    MTA N33 bus stops on our corner. We are also a 5 minute cab ride from the Long Beach and Lawrence LIRR stations.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dinner with Sonic

    Jan 5, 2025 only
    Your favorite hedgehog is stopping by Beginnings - come eat, play and hang with Sonic!
  • Starry Nights Astrology

    Jan 7, 2025 only
    Astrology & Tarot Readings - Special Food & Drink Menu inspired by the signs. Tuesdays only! First reading begins at 6 pm.
  • Starry Nights Astrology

    Jan 14, 2025 - Jan 28, 2025
    Astrology & Tarot Readings - Special Food & Drink Menu inspired by the signs. Tuesdays only! First reading begins at 6 pm.

What 729 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Lively

  • Nassau

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beginnings is a vibrant dining spot in Atlantic Beach known for its "great food and service" and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant delights with "ALWAYS EXCEPTIONAL" culinary experiences and diverse menu options, including vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. Despite occasional noise concerns, the "fun literary vibe" and themed events enhance the dining adventure.

729 Reviews
  1. Jacqui

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really delicious! Lovely New Year’s Day ambiance and fantastic meal. Thanks for a great experience.

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  2. Kaitie

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been coming to Beginnings for years and recently bought gift cards as presents this Christmas. However, dinner on New Years Eve was overall disappointing. The Beginnings Alla Vodka was delicious and luckily was a big enough serving for two people, as the duck bao buns and sushi my girlfriend got were terrible. We asked the bus boys twice to please send the waitress over, but she only took our order and we never saw her again. I’d like to think that maybe this is because it was a holiday and very busy, but if this had been my first visit, I would definitely not go back. 😞
    BeginningsResponded today
    Hello Katie, we are so sorry for your visit with us and appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. We take pride in our food and service, and this is by no means the standard with which we hold ourselves to. Our guest’s experience is of utmost importance to us, and we will not take these issues lightly. We have already addressed this with our Executive Chef and management so we can ensure we are providing a better experience for our guests. We truly apologize for falling short on the holiday and hope this isolated incident does not prevent you from giving us another opportunity. Thank you for your continued support of our restaurant; we hope you will give us the chance to make things right.

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  3. Mikayla

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We attended the Elsa and Olaf dinner and it was wonderful! From the food, to the service, to the face painting and the goodie bags for the kids on the table, everything was great. Especially our waitress, Lisa. Couldn’t have been better

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  4. robert

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I enjoy eating at this restaurant. The food is good, and the service is also good. My biggest complaint is that the tables against the wall are on top of one another, making it very difficult to eat comfortably.

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  5. Maria

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food and service was wonderful! So much to choose from. I will definitely be back.

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  6. cynthia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve was a bit hectic but everything was very good. Stuffed pork chop on the specials menu was sensational, and the blackened shrimp were perfect. The portions were very generous. My only advice would be to turn down the music abit since it was hard to have conversations with my table mates.

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  7. Steven

    VIP

    New York City

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was very nice and food delicious. Mickey Mouse character interacted with the children and was entertaining for those who were there without children

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  8. DamianT

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Drinks are always worth it and the food is always top notch . We’ll be back soon.

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  9. Rona

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and delicious food ! We will definitely be back soon !

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  10. Gregg

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing steak and meatloaf, great drink menu, service was friendly.

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FAQs

Beginnings offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 239-7483.

Beginnings is rated 4.8 stars by 729 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Beginnings

1986 Park Street, Atlantic Beach, NY 11509

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broome
  • Neighborhood
    Long Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch/Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Onsite valet and street parking are both available.
  • Public transit
    MTA N33 bus stops on our corner. We are also a 5 minute cab ride from the Long Beach and Lawrence LIRR stations.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Bryer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (516) 239-7483
  • Catering
    Let us cater your next event. Call the restaurant and ask for Ben, who can help you customize your menu to your tastes.
  • Private party facilities
    We ask for a 50 person confirmation to close the restaurant for private events.
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