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Beginnings, Atlantic Beach, NY
Beginnings, Atlantic Beach, NY
Beginnings, Atlantic Beach, NY
Beginnings, Atlantic Beach, NY

Beginnings

4.8
4.8
737 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 14:00–21:45 Sun 15:00–20:45
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Starry Nights Astrology

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

    30 Jan 2025 only
    Enjoy John Mayers best songs live with Paul Cuthbert!
  • Encanto Dinner with Bruno & Mirabel

    2 Feb 2025 only
    Find your way to Beginnings for a little 'Encanto' and enjoy dinner with Bruno & Mirabel. $30 per child includes food, drink, dessert & character time. Adults order off regular menu.

What 737 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beginnings offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with "exceptional service" and "impressive value." Diners rave about the "delicious food" and "unique ambiance," highlighting dishes like the Yardbird and filet mignon sandwich. While noise levels can be high, the restaurant excels in creating memorable experiences with themed nights and attentive staff.
737 Reviews
  1. Tony

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Baked stuffed clams- casino type were Great Ahi tuna was cooked perfectly with wasabi smashed We really enjoyed the atmosphere and vibe. It’s totally chill

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  2. JAMES

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant, atmosphere, service. Everything was terrific. Can’t wait to come back.

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  3. Nancy

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drink are awesome, place is cool, and Megan is the best!

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  4. laura

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic night celebrating my nephews birthday. We enjoyed a Yellowstone themed dinner. Check out their theme menus on their website. Our server Meghan was great! Priced at $65 this is a fun and inexpensive way to try 5 drinks and a 5 course meal. I found my new favorite tequila drink.

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  5. james

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place for a creative take on traditional dishes,served in a friendly, casual and unique setting.

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  6. REBECCA

    VIP

    New York City

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious food and drinks I got the yard bird which I love and the cannolis were so good !

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  7. James

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aura 1000 Truffle ravioli …. Exquisite Cookie shots?? Sensational

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  8. Richard

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can't say enough good things about Beginnings. Food was great and portions very large. Many dishes can be shared easily. The restaurant felt so warm and inviting. Really decorated nice. Service Excellent. If you like Fried Chicken, the 'Yardbird" is great. Go Enjoy!!

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  9. Jacqui

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    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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  10. Kaitie

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    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 on 2 January 2025
    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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FAQs

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

Beginnings is rated 4.8 stars by 737 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 9 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
  • Area
    Long Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch/Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 14:00–21:45 Sun 15:00–20:45
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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