FOSTER

4.6

174 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Welcome to Foster, we look forward to serving you soon!
Highly Seasonal
While our menu will change over with each passing season, we also continue to source the freshest ingredients from local farms to help inspire daily specials. Our goal is to give you the best tasting dishes, the easiest way to do that is to start with what’s in season.
Nose to Tail, Root to Leaf
We believe every part of the plant and animal can and should be used in the process making food. Whether it’s used as a component in making stocks/sauces, as the main ingredient of the dish, or as a garnish, our goal is to use 100% of the entire plant/animal we purchase. The goal is less waste and responsible consumerism.
Return to Cooking
With our wood fired oven and wood fired grill we are returning to the origins of cooking: cooking over fire. Here at Foster, we combine fresh ingredients, classic technique, and an open flame to serve you a meal that’s simply elegant.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(516) 759-0100
Website
http://www.fosterrestaurant.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
We offer offsite catering small and large scale. We do in home private events or catered meals to go. Please call the restaurant for more details
Private party facilities
We offer private dinners, lunches & cocktail parties in house Monday-Tuesday nights, or weekend days with a minimum spend of $1500. The restaurant is a flexible space with an enclosed heated patio that can be fully private for up to 30 people.For a private space for 30+ people the entire restaurant must be booked. Please call for more details.

Location
39 Roslyn Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579-1152
Neighborhood
Sea Cliff
Parking details
None

Barnegat Light Diver Scallops
Cauliflower Puree, Roasted Florets, Brown Butter Caper Raisin Vinaigrette
45 Day Dry Aged Ribeye
Compound Butter
Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop
Apricot Jam
Dry Aged Foster Burger
Aioli, Arugula, Caramelized Onions, Gruyere
Striped Bass Vera Cruz
Fingerlings, Caperberries, Lemons
Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Kale, Wilk Apiary Honey
Elk Osso Bucco
Cheesy Grits, Gremolata
Hudson Valley Steelhead
Mushroom Broth, Roasted Mushrooms
Grilled Bavette Steak
Chimichurri, Confit Fingerlings
Tandoori Cauliflower
Basmati Rice, Raita

Sides

Roasted Mushrooms
Cheesy Grits
Mashed Potatoes
Honey Glazed Carrots
Charred Broccolini

What 174 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York State
American
Nassau
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

FOSTER offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food," "delicious craft cocktails," and a "friendly, upscale vibe." Guests rave about the "wonderfully attentive staff" and the "beautiful outdoor seating." While some mention noise and slow service, the "outstanding food" and "great ambiance" make it a must-visit in Sea Cliff.

174 Reviews

K
Katharine
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I went here for lunch yesterday and absolutely loved the entire experience. The food was delicious - I had the Impossible Burger; the burger was fantastic and the fries were crispy, thin, and still hot. My friends really enjoyed their meals, too. And the apple crisp dessert was so tasty and perfectly autumnal. The vibe there is great and the service was excellent. I look forward to go back again!
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Joan
New York City
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything we ordered was delicious: the short ribs, toast chicken, & scallops.
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Richard
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have had the pleasure of dining for dinner and has always been absolutely amazing, took some family for Sunday Brunch and they were so floored they asked if I had ever written a review so here it is…top to bottom FANTASTIC…so nice to go to a Sunday Brunch where the food and atmosphere match the occasion… the Chilequiles with fired egg on top are listed as an entree and totally is but we shared that as a perfect start and it did not disappoint, the Point Gorm Oysters on the half shell were perfect and the Gnudi was a nice way to round out the starters…. Both the Eggs Benedict and Smoked Salmon Benedict were served with perfectly poached eggs and what was explained as a made to order hollandaise sauce, and in all honesty had the perfect consistency and coated the eggs perfectly, bar burger with fried red egg and bacon got rave reviews as did the very flavorful shrimp and grits….opted in for the bottomless beverage option, one of the best bloodies I’ve had…nice touch with pickled green bean carrot and pickle garnish…anyway long overdue review of a solid place for brunch and dinner!
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Douglas
New York City
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant has a great vibe!! Food was excellent!
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Elyse
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So glad squid is back on the menu. It was delicious!!! Everyone in my party loved their dinner and appetizer choices. The only thing that surprised me was the cost of a drink!! $49.00 plus tip for 2 casamigo tequilas!!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food was good, service was erratic. Our entrees arrived while we were still having our appetizers and cocktails which were served promptly. Nice atmosphere
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LisaM22
New York City
93 reviews
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The overall experience was fabulous! Our waitress Erica, was very attentive and made some great recommendations for appetizers and dinner. We had the broccolini/Caesar salad and the brussels sprout salad, which were both outstanding. The entrées were the short ribs and cavatelli with sausage. Both entrées were also extremely tasty and cooked perfectly. The food was excellent as was the service. Our only complaint would be that food service should be slowed down a tad. More than once we were still eating, and our dishes were being taken away. We barely swallowed the last bite of our appetizers and the meal was in front of us. A little breather in between the appetizer and entrée definitely would have been appreciated. Again, food and service were outstanding and I would definitely return requesting the food not be rushed,
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Tobilicious
New York City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the person greeting you at the door to the bus person it is and has been every time we go excellent . The food is yummy served beautifully and hot. The servers are there but do not hover or rush you. The atmosphere is relaxing and well kept.
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James
New York City
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The server was wonderfully attentive, friendly, and assisted us in selecting our meal. Food portions were good and the homemade pasta was excellent. The pizzas were enjoyed by all, and the drink selection was very good.
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Vivian
New York City
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The staff is so attentive and it was a wonderful evening!!
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FAQs

FOSTER is rated 4.6 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

39 Roslyn Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579-1152

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sea Cliff
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa

Website
http://www.fosterrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(516) 759-0100
Catering
We offer offsite catering small and large scale. We do in home private events or catered meals to go. Please call the restaurant for more details
Private party facilities
We offer private dinners, lunches & cocktail parties in house Monday-Tuesday nights, or weekend days with a minimum spend of $1500. The restaurant is a flexible space with an enclosed heated patio that can be fully private for up to 30 people.For a private space for 30+ people the entire restaurant must be booked. Please call for more details.

FOSTER

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Dining areas

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Raw Bar

West Coast Oysters

East Coast Oysters

Little Neck Clams

Shrimp Cocktail

Salads

Charred Broccolini Caesar

Delicata Squash Panzanella

Brussels Sprout Salad

Pizzas

Margherita

Brussels & Pancetta

Apps

Gambas al Ajillo

Miso Glazed Bone Marrow

Oysters Motoyaki

Mimi's Meatballs

Pasta

Mafalde

Curried Rigatoni

Vegan Bolognese

Entrees

Barnegat Light Diver Scallops

45 Day Dry Aged Ribeye

Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop

Dry Aged Foster Burger

Striped Bass Vera Cruz

Fried Chicken

Elk Osso Bucco

Hudson Valley Steelhead

Grilled Bavette Steak

Tandoori Cauliflower

Sides

Roasted Mushrooms

Cheesy Grits

Mashed Potatoes

Honey Glazed Carrots

Charred Broccolini

Overall ratings and reviews

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