FOSTER

4.7

180 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

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
Area
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 180 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

FOSTER in Sea Cliff offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with a mix of "fabulous food" and "delicious craft cocktails." Guests love the "friendly, upscale vibe" and consistently "excellent service." The outdoor seating is a highlight, providing a "lovely" dining experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "must-visit" neighborhood gem.

180 Reviews

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Lino
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience from the ambiance, to the food and wonderful service. Will recommend you to my friends and family.
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Joe
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This is the third (or 4th) try for a restaurant in this venue over the past 20 years. It’s a decent space, and service was great, but the food was average. We had the fried chicken which was solid, but the pizzas were underwhelming. Drink selection was very good - interesting cocktails and a decent variety of beers. Downside was the bill - pricey for sure - more like Manhattan than Sea Cliff. We may be back but for drinks and apps.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the first time we had dinner here. I give this place an A+++. The food was amazing, service was perfect, I had the best sangria I've ever had anywhere! We will definitely be back. This is my new GoTo spot. We are already planning to brunch here next weekend.
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AJ
New York State
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous experience. The staff was incredible. Very knowledgable, hospitable and went above and beyond. The food was fantastic. The cocktails were delicious. We cannot wait to go back!
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Jed
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I have been here a couple of times and it's been consistently terrific. The menu is diverse and inspired, the cocktails are inventive and delicious, service is warm and attentive and the vibe is super chill. We went most recently on a freezing cold night most recently and it was the perfect temperature and ambience.
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Margaret
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed an amazing meal at Foster last night! We started with a special, a delicious salad of roasted beets with candied hazelnuts, feta and pomegranate seeds (should be a permanent addition to the menu!), sautéed squid, shishito peppers and bread. We followed with the steak with chimichurri, the braised short ribs and pizza. Food, service and ambience were fantastic! Highly recommend!
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Katharine
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
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
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
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 17 November 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
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 17 November 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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FOSTER is rated 4.7 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

39 Roslyn Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579-1152

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
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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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

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