Beginnings is an American and seafood restaurant in Atlantic Beach, with classic American and global dishes, pizza and desserts, from Deviled Eggs and Burrata Bowl to Salmon Tartar. Diners rave about the Ahi tuna and weekend brunch, and reviewers praise the charming, lively room and excellent service. It offers delivery and serves brunch.
Menu
Today's Specials (as printed on the dinner menu)
Deviled Eggs $11.95
chives, pickled red onions (4) [gf] [v]
"Chips & Dip" $10.50
thick cut chips, French onion dip [gf] [v]
Cream of Mushroom Soup $12.95
toasted croutons, chives [v]
Caesar Salad
$10.00 / $16.50 (SM/LG)
chopped romaine, parmesan cheese, croutons; add grilled chicken breast $9.75, add seared Wild Gulf shrimp $9.95
Salmon Tartar $14.00
yuzu koshu, olive oil, chives, crostini
Burrata Bowl $23.00
Coppa salumi, arugula, apple, Acme baguette
Apple Crisp $13.95
vanilla ice cream [gf]
Classic American
Arugula Salad
$11.00 / $17.50 (SM/LG)
Brokaw Ranch avocado, parmesan cheese, apple, mustard vinaigrette [gf]; add grilled chicken breast $9.75, add Wild Gulf seared shrimp $9.95, add salmon (3.5oz) $12.95, add anchovies $1.95
Fattoush Lebanese Salad $19.00
heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, avocado, radish, romaine, olives, feta cheese, parsley, lemon vinaigrette [v]
Classic Buffalo Wings $13.95
blue cheese dressing, celery sticks, carrots
Teriyaki Chicken Wings $13.95
teriyaki glaze, sesame seed, sriracha mayo, scallions
Grilled KD Cheeseburger $22.50
½ lb Creekstone Farms beef cooked medium, wine stewed onions, swiss cheese, secret sauce, french fries, house-made dill pickle; add Hobb's smoked bacon $3.50, add avocado $2.50
Atlantic Salmon a la plancha $37.95
cooked medium, sauce piperade, grilled zucchini, parsley [gf]
Steak & Frites $38.50
flat iron steak (8oz), compound butter, french fries, brandy peppercorn cream sauce [gf]
Roasted Chicken Dinner $31.00
mashed potatoes, natural chicken jus, thyme, roasted carrots [gf]
Global
Chicken 'Pho Ga' $20.50
rice noodle, bean sprouts, cilantro, Thai basil, onion, jalapeno, lime
Mushroom Pasta $29.95
pappardelle pasta, parmesan cream sauce, sage, lemon zest, chives [v]
Banh Mi Sandwich $22.00
Liberty Duck confit, pickled vegetables, sriracha mayo, jalapenos, cilantro, cucumbers, radish, duck liver mousse, Acme baguette, sweet potato fries; sub rotisserie chicken or tofu [v]; add duck jus $1.95
Grilled Korean Style Ribs $39.00
bacon, mushroom and vegetable fried rice, omelet, ginger, bean sprouts, sesame seeds, scallions, soya glaze
Pad Thai $24.00
crispy tofu, bean sprouts, scallions, chili cashews, omelet, pickled fresno chilis, lime, crispy fried shallots, cilantro [gf]; sub grilled chicken $7.25, seared Wild Gulf shrimp $8.50, or salmon (3.5oz) $10.95
Pizza
Margherita Pizza $23.50
fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil [v]
Mushroom Pizza $26.50
parmesan cream, oyster and maitake mushrooms, mozzarella, provolone, rosemary, arugula [v]
Sausage Pizza $27.50
house made Italian sausage, tomato sauce, mozzarella, provolone, peppers, red onion, oregano, chili flake
Pepperoni Pizza $26.00
tomato sauce, garlic, mozzarella, provolone, oregano
Fresh Baked Herb Flatbread $10.50
'evo', rosemary, thyme, oregano [v]; add burrata $9.00, add duck liver mousse $7.00
Off to the Side
French Fries $5.95
Mashed Potatoes & Natural Jus
$10.00 [gf]
Sweet Potato Fries $6.50
Mushroom, Bacon, & Vegetable Fried Rice $9.50
Sauteed Napa Cabbage $11.00
ginger, mixed mushrooms [vg] [gf]
The Reward (Desserts)
House-Made Ice Cream
$6.75 (1 scoop)
milk from Straus Family Dairy; vanilla, chocolate or chai [gf]; add chocolate sauce or bourbon caramel $0.50
Seasonal Sorbet (Pear)
$5.95 (1 scoop)
Tasting Trio of House-Made Ice Cream or Sorbet $11.00
Apple Crisp $13.95
vanilla ice cream [gf]
Chocolate Pot de Crème $13.00
espresso Chantilly cream
Ice Cream Float $10.50
vanilla ice cream, River City Root Beer
Affogato $10.50
vanilla ice cream, shot of espresso
Coffee & Teas
OHM Coffee, Napa Valley $4.75
OHM Iced Coffee $4.75
Espresso from Nespresso $3.95
Cappuccino $4.50
Latte $5.00
Keemun Black Tea from Silk Road $4.00
Dragon Well Green Tea from Silk Road $4.00
Chamomile from Silk Road $4.00
NA Beverages
Mexican Coke $5.50
Mexican Sprite $5.50
Mexican Orange Fanta $5.50
River City Root Beer $4.50
Diet Coke $4.50
Martinelli's Apple Juice $4.00
Maine Root Ginger Beer $5.00
Cascade Mountain Sparkling Water
$4.25 / $9.50
Cascade Mountain Still Water
$4.25 / $9.50
KD Kombucha (house-made, hibiscus) $9.00
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade (1 refill) $5.75
Iced Tea $4.50
Mango Ancho Chili Aqua Fresca $6.00
Arnold Palmer $5.25
