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Beginnings

4.8
4.8
747 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Onsite valet and street parking are both available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Bryer

Experiences

  • Ladies Who Brunch - Female Pop Music Bingo

    Mar 8, 2025 only
    Eat, drink, and enjoy a playlist for the girlies -- music bingo with spring spritz cocktails!
  • A Very Wicked Character Dinner

    Mar 9, 2025 only
    The witches are on their way, come visit and enjoy! $30 per child includes food, drink, dessert & character time. Adults order off regular menu.
  • Starry Nights Astrology

    Feb 4, 2025 - Mar 25, 2025
    Astrology & Tarot Readings - Special Food & Drink Menu inspired by the signs. Tuesdays only! First reading begins at 6:30 pm, there is minimum $50 food & beverage purchase per person to receive a reading.

What 747 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beginnings offers a vibrant atmosphere with "delicious food" and "excellent service." The menu features standout dishes like the Yardbird and blackened swordfish. Creative theme nights and events add unique flair. While some find it noisy, the ambiance remains inviting. Ideal for special occasions or casual dining, Beginnings impresses with its charm.

747 Reviews
  1. robert

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is delicious. The noise level is a little too much, also the tables are right on top of each other.

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  2. James

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place go there frequently. Brought friends who have never been before and they loved it. The staff is amazing. Get the eggplant meatballs!!

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  3. Tracy

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cute evening. Food was delicious. Service excellent.

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  4. Terri

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVE Beginnings! The vibe, the food , the friendly servers- even met the owner who is very nice & hands on. My husband loved the Bonton wings & salmon burger .My blackened swordfish dinner is full of flavor , love the guac salsa on top- I opted for it over Brussels sprouts instead of rice and it was delish! Beginnings never disappoints - so many other things on the menu also outrageous! A must if you haven’t been!

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  5. Monica

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food and ambiance here. The blackened swordfish is my favorite. The drinks are excellent if a little pricey. When it gets crowded it gets noisy which is why I like to go on the early side.

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  6. Andrew

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for the Disney theme bingo night, which was overall fun and the food was fantastic! However, it was really hard to hear any of the songs and they repeated the same ones over and over again, which was kind of a bummer - both for entertainment and the bingo. I also forgot my boxed food on the table, and I called back within 5 minutes of leaving and they had already thrown it out. I know leaving it was totally my fault, but it was a $40 meal that I barely touched and most other restaurants will at least give a little grace period for forgotten items, instead of wasting food and me wasting money from an already very expensive tab. Again, overall a great time and will likely go back at some point, but was just an unfortunate end to the night.

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  7. Karen

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always so good. One of my favorite places to go to and Valentine’s Day was perfect for us.

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  8. MaryEllen

    VIP

    New York City

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with a wide variety of menu options. A local treasure.

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  9. Elizabeth

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    So disappointed! My grandchildren drove from Smithtown to experience the characters from Encanto (Disney) which they didn’t have much of a turn out and canceled without telling us until dinner was on the table. Not the way to treat patrons! I personally will not go back, although I do have to say good life lesson for the toddlers. Beginnings should have called and told us.
    BeginningsResponded on February 12, 2025
    Hi Elizabeth, thank you for bringing your experience to our attention. We understand how frustrating that must have been and truly apologize for the inconvenience. We were a little surprised to see your review on two separate platforms as when we had messaged you, we had explained we did not cancel the event but unfortunately the company had a mix up with the arrival time and the characters showed up over an hour and a half late after you all were completing your night. We would never cancel a character or an event for low turnout especially without informing our guests. We tried our best to make up for the situation with a gift card and offering the kids to eat free but we understand that this does not make up for your grandchildren's disappointment and for that we sincerely apologize.

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  10. Roxane

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! Servers were courteous and professional. Food was delicious. Great pour of wine too!

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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 747 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 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Beginnings

1986 Park Street, Atlantic Beach, NY 11509

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Onsite valet and street parking are both available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Bryer
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