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Beginnings

4.8
4.8
748 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 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

  • 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.
  • 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

    4 Feb 2025 - 25 Mar 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.
  • SNL Tribute Dinner

    12 Mar 2025 only
    LIVE from Beginnings it's Saturday Night Theme Dinner -- Enjoy 5-courses for $69.95 per person, drink pairings included. Please visit our website for menu and details under "Upcoming Events." *Please note if anyone in your party would like to be omitted from this experience*
  • Snow White Theme Dinner

    12 Mar 2025 only
    Mirror mirror on the wall, we're the fairest of them all -- Enjoy 5-courses inspired by Snow White for $69.95 per person, drink pairings included. Please visit our website for menu and details under "Upcoming Events." *Please note if anyone in your party would like to be omitted from this experience*

What 748 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 stands out with its "great food and service," diverse menu, and captivating ambiance. It offers themed nights like "Harry Potter" and "murder mystery," making dining a fun experience. While some find it "noisy," many appreciate the "beautiful decor" and "creative menu." A must-visit for memorable dining.

748 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Megan was our server, she was amazing, food was exceptional and atmosphere was excellent! From the front of the house to back of house, experience was outstanding. Thank you guys again! Well hopefully be back sooner than later.

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  2. robert

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 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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  3. James VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    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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  4. Tracy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 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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  5. Terri VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 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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  6. Monica

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 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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  7. Andrew

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 20 February 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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  8. Karen

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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  9. MaryEllen VIP

    New York City66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 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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  10. Elizabeth

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 2 February 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 12 February 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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FAQs

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

Beginnings is rated 4.8 stars by 748 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 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 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, 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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