Decided to make reservations for this place for Mother's Day a few weeks in advance and although they were all booked for indoors, we selected the heated tent. In my mind I thought it would be a cute patio with the same vibe as the indoor part of the restaurant, but no this truly was set up as a random backyard tent. I was so disappointed by this especially because I drove far and paid tolls. It's 2022, these "tents" that were originally set up because of covid should be looking nicer. I just think people are more likely not to return to places if the ambiance is off, especially for an expensive place. I tried to see the positives of sitting in the tent, but there truly was none. The door kept opening every five seconds, so it was definitely chilly than it was heated. The floor was also not leveled well, so every time the waiters walked by, my chair shook. I felt like we were sitting at someone's graduation or birthday being held in a backyard. As if it couldn't get any worse, we were ignored for a good ten minutes and then I finally had to call the waitress over to tell her we had been waiting to order. She was kind and apologized, but already it was not turning out to be a good experience for my mom. The food was certainly good, but it wasn't anything out of this world. I could have had a similar meal in a nice looking restaurant and been way more comfortable. It's also on the pricey side which didn't help that we were feeling uncomfortable and dishing out $200 for three people (one entree each, one shared appetizer, a cocktail and wine). I really had high expectations for this place and was unfortunately let down. read more

Food: Excellent Service: Excellent Ambience: Very loud -- you do not want to go to this restaurant if you're looking to dine in a moderately quiet and refined atmosphere. The restaurant is filled with very loud and talkative people who only think of themselves. Because after all, it's their world, and we just live in it. We had a delicious dinner, but what irritated me were the three loud women sitting at the table next to ours. They laughed and yakked unnecessarily loudly, and, they were there when we arrived and were still there when we left. Unbelievable! Very, very annoying. read more

Though the food was satisfactory, the service was more than disappointing. Despite clear instructions, our server delivered the wrong cocktails. When one of the four of us respectfully mentioned that the cocktail delivered was the wrong order, the server said nothing and removed the cocktail from the table. Though the food was delicious, we then wrapped up our entrees, the server dropped off the check without discussing desserts (though we were interested in food and dessert cocktails). Unfortunate for Beginnings, but hoping we have a chance to try to the dessert another time. Overall, I wish the service matched the quality of the food. Will try again soon! read more

I was here for the Schitts Creek Brunch and it was so much fun. The service was great and the food outstanding. We ordered some appetizers and split, we did the bang bang shrimp, ricotta toast, eggplant meatballs and the cacio e Pepe risotto. Everything was delicious but my favorite was the Risotto and Bang Bang Shrimp. Drinks were great as well. I got the A Little Bit Alexis. I will be back I'm sure for another trivia day! read more

Beginnings - Bang Bang Shrimp - Bars Near Me - Atlantic Beach, New York

Great drinks, appetizers & fun food at a small local place with ambiance... if you can get a reservation. Outdoor seating available. The seats could be a bit more comfortable ...perhaps cushions available for those with back issues. read more

Had boneless short rib appetizer with 2 unique sauces pickled red onion and arugula The appetizer was fantastic My wife had the freshly prepared black and white truffle stuffed ravioli in a truffle flavored cream sauce unbelievable!! I had the cold lobster roll as my main it was expertly prepared Thus the second 5 star newer review from us Fabulous Atlantic Beach restaurant read more

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What an amazing experience. From the friendly staff, to the delicious food and the beautiful decor. The themed nights are so phenomenally thought out and executed. Love it. Will absolutely go back in a heartbeat. read more

Beginnings - Bars Near Me - Atlantic Beach, New York

I recommend this place to everyone! I came across their IG page pre-pandemic and I'm pretty sure it was the last restaurant I ate at before the world shut down. If you're looking for a fun place to go that nails themed dinners but also serves quality food and drinks, this is the spot to go! read more

Just ordered delivery through DoorDash and am actually in the middle of eating, but felt inclined to write a review while doing so. Decided to order from here because of all the great reviews, but $150 later and most of the food untouched, I'm looking at Yelp right now like a lying ex-boyfriend. Tuna tartare, pork bao buns, bonchon wings, beginnings burger, kid's burger, fries and dipsum donuts. We also got the adult capri sun drink and the under the volcano drink. One star because the drinks are strong - thank you, I needed a quarantine buzz. Second star is for the on-time delivery, fluffy donuts, and thoughtful packaging. My tuna tartare was very fresh, but surprisingly bland even though it looked to have some sort of dressing on it. Happy that I had lime in the fridge to spruce it up and some tostada chips to add some crunch. The pork buns had minimal pork, barely any sauce and was very dry (see photo attached). Took one bite and left the rest. The burgers were EXTREMELY dry - both my husband and son complained, and those guys eat anything. The bonchon wings....maaaaaan, I wish I had it in me to drive to the restaurant and return them. I couldn't believe how salty they were. Like, inedibly salty. It came with 9 pieces - there's 8 3/4 left. The fries were more of the same - like they first rinsed them with salt water, fried them in salted oil, and then tossed them into a salted bag for good measure. I admit that I can sometimes be a bit of a food snob, but these quarantine days have knocked my standards down to ground level quite a bit - which is why this meal had me frustrated beyond measure. read more

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Let me start with the fact that the food was very good Unfortunately, their customer service is beyond pitiful, specifically the manager. This was my first time here. I ordered a $36 pork chop, which came with mashed sweet potatoes and cooked red cabbage. The pork chop was very good, but not worth $36. It was half the thickness of my wife's pork chop. I didn't care for the red cabbage, so I asked the waitress if I could exchange it. She said she would have to ask the manager. The manager came over and said that it could have been changed before the meal was made. However, since the meal was made, she would have to charge me for the new side. How ridiculous is that! My meal costs over $100 and she couldn't replace about $1 worth of cabbage without charging me for a side that would have been free if i ordered it initially. That is what quality restaurants do. They treat the customer properly. When you spend over $100, your expectation is to receive proper customer service. There is great competition for dining dollars and customer service is a key differentiator The manager clearly is in the wrong job and I hope the owner takes this review seriously and reprimands her A man, not sure what his role is, came over later and asked if we wanted another side. I told him the damage was done and I will never return. I wonder how many other people have decided not to come back read more

Great place, very quaint and trendy. Even though the they removed my fav Gatsby burger I still love them. Mocktail was great too.

Went to the Dirty Dancing themed dinner but ordered off the regular menu. The swordfish was abundant and delicious. It was served over rice and Mexican corn. Would definitely return. read more

The whole atmosphere was incredible! Food was amazing! Drinks were insane would 10/10 recommend

Food took 2hr to cook Ambianace is horrible And the service ewww they was rude ignored me read more

This was only our second time dining for one of the themed dinners and it was just as incredible as the last! Our server Marissa was so wonderful and kind and the food was delicious. We can't wait to make more reservations to see what's next at Beginnings! read more

Beginnings - Beef Enchiladas - Bars Near Me - Atlantic Beach, New York

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Had brunch here this morning. The Brisket Hash was all fatty meat laid over wet onions and whole chunks of soft potatoes. The menu says diced but it's not. I understand that it's their version but hash is hash, not layers of food and the meat should not be 75% fat. Yuck! When I exited I gave the valet my ticket. He asked what type of car I had and when I told him he replied "you came with another car". Then The valet handed me my keys, pointed at my car which was parked on the street wedged between two other cars and said there it is. I asked how am I supposed to pull my car out when it's bumper to bumper and his response was "why are you giving me attitude?" Why wasn't he giving me my car? 14 people $600+ bill and the Valet thinks I'm there for his convenience???? read more

Came here for friends trivia and had a blast! The decor is super cute too but this is place is really far for me so unfortunately it can't be my go to place. My friends and I split a bunch of apps-the whipped ricotta, Brussels sprouts, Mac and cheese, eggplant meatballs, boom boom shrimp and a couple orders of the truffle fries and everything was pretty great! The addition of the apples in the Brussels sprouts was probably my favorite part! The shrimp was a highlight as well, it had a punch of spice but not overwhelming. We also got the warm donut holes for dessert and it came with 3 dipping sauces. They had a couple of friends themed cocktails but I got my go to cosmo which was perfection as always and the staff was great! Everybody was so friendly and we had a great time playing trivia. We came in second place and won a bottle of wine! read more

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Amazing ! I had the best meal there ever, it felt like NYC rooftop bar. I loved the drinks, the octopus and there sushi rolls. I split a snapper with a friend of mine, it was phenomenal. Damn, they hit the spot. I will definitely come back here. read more

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Had an excellent first experience here, and a so-so experience the second time around. Food is quite good (extremely large portions...maybe too large), however they had a hard time getting someone in my party's salmon cooked correctly twice. To the restaurant's credit, the didn't charge us for the dish. Also, they could NOT figure out how to split our check 4 ways due to our 11 person group. Took over 30 mins. to sort this out. Proceed with caution. read more

We hosted a bridal shower at Beginnings and I can't say enough about how perfect it was. From the time we arrived the staff was as helpful as could be. The waitstaff helped to unload our cars & hang our decorations while serving us drinks! The food was amazing and special dietary restrictions were accommodated. I am still getting compliments & being told it was the best event attended in recent times. The leftovers were packed and labeled. I highly recommend Beginnings for an event. It was especially nice to have the entire restaurant reserved just for us. read more

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ut I'm sorry it took so long to write this review. My wife and I ate at Beginnings last week. As a habit creature, I always order the YardBird, a chicken dinner to die for. Last week, I ordered Ribs, brisket, and mac and cheese, This is a meal fit for a king, the meat on the ribs falls off just by looking at them, the brisket was out of this world. The mac and cheese is the problem...It tastes so good and they serve such an abundance of mac and cheese that I couldn't finish my ribs and brisket. The service at Beginnings is always above and beyond. My recommendation for a phenomenal meal... Ribs, b read more

This was my second time going to Beginnings and I must say this is truly a GEM of a restaurant. It's literacy theme books perfectly decor the restaurant. It has such an amazing ambiance. The service has always been amazing and the food just simply delicious!! I enjoyed everything we ordered. We went during Trivia Night and boy did we have the best time ever!! The have specialty cocktails that match the theme of the Trivia. I tried them all and I would recommend all of the cocktails. I can't wait to go back! Yesterday I went for their Toy Story brunch and it was so much fun for the kids and adults. They had arts and craft and Buzz Light year character and of course an amazing selection of brunch specials with mimosas or Bloody Mary read more

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The absolute worst dining experience I ever had. This restaurant has a policy of charging an additional 3.5% on your bill if you use a credit card. The wait time to be served was extraordinarily long and the waitress was inappropriate in her behavior and the busboy spilled soup on one of the diners. No apologies were extended. The food was fair but way overpriced. A similar meacould be obtained for half the price. My advice is to save your money and go elsewhere! read more

Went there yesterday for the first time. Superb food and very friendly service. Will go back often. They have their own parking lot too read more

Beginnings - Poke bowl with tuna and salmon - Bars Near Me - Atlantic Beach, New York

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Haven't had a disappointing meal yet, always delicious, always consistently good. The server was pleasant too.

Incredible experience at Beginnings! Beautiful restaurant, welcoming staff & incredible cuisine! I visited on a Wednesday, which is a themed dinner evening. The dinner theme for the night was "American Psycho." For $75, you get a five course meal with paired cocktails. Some staff were in themed outfits & the music matched the theme as well. There is a TON of outdoor seating-- I was impressed with the amount of outdoor tables & accompanying heaters. The food was exquisite, nicely plated & delicious! Beginnings is a stunning restaurant tucked away in Atlantic beach. Definitely a must visit! read more

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I have very mixed feelings for Beginnings, the selection here is tremendous, but it can also be very much over priced for what they give you. The drinks are small and expensive compered to other near by restaurants. Maybe the New Owner will improve it. read more

This place is a perfectly okay restaurant. Considering the lack of options in the area there's a little something for everyone, but nothing that will blow you away. Ended up ordering the cast iron skillet ribeye. Meat was a little gristly but it was decently cooked. The inside is a little cramped and as such gets a little loud, so if you're hoping to be able to talk to your dining companions you'll probably have a hard time if it's busy. read more

After arriving, ordering & receiving our food we were shortly after asked multiple times if we were done & if the staff could clear the plates. We had to say no multiple times. After being ready for our check we confirmed we wanted all items wrapped up to go. After arriving home we found that half our food was missing including a chopped wedge salad & duck bao buns (2). We called the number for the restaurant & were told they were closed, the staff member who answered was not at the restaurant & that our food was likely thrown out. I have a few questions following this experience including why is your staff rushing people out, why does your contact number link to someone not in the restaurant, why is there no solution based responses to an issue & why is there no concern about retaining a customer? After paying $150 + 20% tip for 2 people you would hope to be treated better. Won't be going back based on this experience & recommend people don't waste their time with this group who clearly doesn't care about their customers. read more

Food was really good. It was a celebration for my daughters birthday and beginnings didn't disappoint. We got more food than we could possibly consume because so many dishes sounded appealing. And everything we tried was yummy. Favorites included eggplant meatballs, burrata but I think our favorite appetizer was the lobster risotto...truly inspired. Be aware however if you are eating inside, it is really loud. We were there on a Friday night in the summer. Don't expect to be able to hear anyone at your table. There is a lot of Outside seating and it seemed much quieter out there. read more

If you want to go out to eat the beginning. Istherigth. Choose Blackened Mahi Fish TacosBoom Boom ShrimpBrusselsBucatini CarbonaraChopped Wedge SaladDeviled EggsChef Daves Steamed Clam LoveDuroc Tomahawk Pork Chopyummy. Food. Go. Now. Do you love sea. Food read more

Attended a catered baby shower at Beginnings and it was fabulous. The service from all the staff and the food provided were all excellent. Certainly will be back for their themed dinners. read more

This review is not based on the food, it's absolutely delicious. This is based on an embarrassing situation, not on our part but on the part of the establishment. To make this short, we were six adults and we spent over $600 (cocktails, apps, entrées, coffee, dessert). After two hours and 10 minutes, JUST finishing our Coffee and dessert, we were told our time was up. Horrible. Now I don't want to hear violins playing regarding Covid,restaurant difficulties and costs, because times are just as difficult for your customers. Consider yourself fortunate that you have customers, because if you look at some of the other establishments around you, they are truly suffering, and perhaps would not gamble the loss of six patrons permanently, as you have. read more

I have dined at Beginnings pre and post COVID. My husband and I have had dinner and brunch several times and each time did not disappoint in taste, portions, and service. Just had my husband's 40th here last night and everything was perfect. Ben was the manager who helped me coordinate the reservation and seating for our larger party and he was there to answer all my questions and my concerns. The night of we were in the capable hands of Michelle who tended to our needs and was patient with the "chaos" of our larger group. Everyone loved the food, drinks were strong :), and service was on point from servers to bussers to the hosts. Thank you for making our night flawless and unforgettable. We will be back again soon to try the other menu items. read more

Not what it used to be when the Old Owners were here. The Prices are too high , and the drinks are too small, and the noise is unbearable.

went to beginnings on friday had an amazing time service was great food amazing , i haven't been here in a while but will definitely come back great job beginnings read more

Great Spot! Food was amazing and the restaurant is so cute inside. Eggplant meatballs were 10/10. The lobster bisque risotto was also great. Would go back here! read more

Beginnings - Ribs and Bacon Mac & Cheese - Bars Near Me - Atlantic Beach, New York

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My sister had her engagement party here on January 6, 2020. Honestly I can't think of any way the party could have been more perfect. I'll start with the service. The staff was remarkable. From the bartender to the waitresses and waiters to the guy who parked our car. Everyone was so pleasant and worked so hard so we could enjoy celebrating my sister. I just want to say thank you to all of you. I know how hard you all worked but you made it seamless! The food was excellent! They passed around hors d'oeuvres, put out some delicious Greek appetizers and main entrée that we sat down to eat was so delicious. You would think that the quality would maybe be compromised a bit because of the amount of people but it wasn't. The food was excellent. The drinks... All the cocktails are handcrafted and absolutely delicious. Example if you get a margarita don't expect any of that crappy sour mix! Fresh lime juice and they had Mezcal which is one of my favorite alcohols. Delicious drinks. The space itself is absolutely gorgeous. It's beautiful and homey and cozy. If I could give this place more than five stars I would and I would absolutely host another party there in the future but I also can't wait to come back for lunch or dinner. I spend a lot of time in Long Beach during the summer so I can't wait to return. Thank you so much for everything read more

Had such a great night tonight! My husband and I took our children to The Encanto character dinner and everything was exceptional, especially our waitress Katie , she was professional , quick , and the absolute sweetest ! We all loved our apps, dinners, and dessert. My children loved their meal, Mirabel (she was the BEST!!) And they were obsessed with the bathroom entry. The restaurant was very clean, and such a vibe. Loved it, well be back! We already told so many friends to make a reservation . read more

Have dined here probably six times in the past five years and have always wanted to really love everything about it. But just cannot. Food is exceptional, service is lacking. Was her on a Tuesday night and arrived after the bulk of my party. They had already ordered their apps and meals, I prompted placed my order when I arrived. So of course my meal comes out first, then had to wait another 20 minutes for the orders that were placed before mine. Totally messed up the experience. Last time there the dinner orders were incorrectly placed and while the owner offered to comp part of the dinner (which we declined) he also told us he'd be firing the waitress. Get it together and you'll have a winner. read more