FOSTER

4.8

201 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

39 Roslyn Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579-1152

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2 people

Apr 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
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
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 201 people are saying

FOSTER reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Nassau
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

FOSTER offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious and inventive" cuisine, "warm ambiance," and "excellent service." Guests rave about the diverse and inspired menu, with highlights like "the best fried chicken ever" and unique specials. The welcoming staff and elegant atmosphere make it a top choice for memorable meals.

201 Reviews

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Ken VIP
Tampa1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant had great reviews so I booked it for my friend's 65 bday. It's a fairly casual spot so locals come with family. Three women brought two children, one about 3 years old whose shrill scream permeated our meal making everyone at the table uncomfortable. While the food was good overall, the fried chicken breast was a bit dry, the chef does not believe in gravy for the chicken or mashed potato's which were very bland, My wife had a hair in her book Choi, yuk. a pet peve of mine are restaurants that require you to order all food at the start of the meal. I always find that this rushes the dinner service and does not allow you to have a longer relaxed pace. Our waitress required the full order but assured us this would not happen. 15 seconds after our appetizer was cleared the food arrived. I will not be returning to Foster.
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Deborah VIP
New York City76 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thought the service was great, Food was unique and innovative and delicious. Would have loved to have dessert but there was no chocolate options
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Richard VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food excellent. Our server Erica was even better. We will be back again
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Vivian VIP
New York City22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was exceptional!! The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable!! Loved it’
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Marcy VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jake and Tanya are the ultimate Chef and Owner. They embody the essence that you want a dinning experience to be.
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Caroline VIP
New York City18 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff are very welcoming and eager to please. The restaurant is lovely to look at. The biggest problem is the noise level. Don't go with someone you want to catch up with -- conversation is limited unless you shout. The food was good. Not great.
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Patricia
Cancun4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful early dinner on a Friday night with friends.
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fred VIP
New York City94 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very pleasant time. The Food was perfect. My partner said the Fried Chicken was the best she ever tasted. The service was just right. The only thing missing was bread while U wait for your salad and main meal to come. Outdoor seating was warm and comfortable. Will return again.
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Lino VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the ambiance, food , accessibility and especially our lovely server. Would recommend to my friends and family.
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Ruth VIP
New York City249 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Delicious and extremely tasty food as everything was seasoned well. Atmosphere is great as it is elegant and elevated for a pub. Service is good but it could improve as we waited to be asked regarding dessert a bit of time. Will definitely return and recommend.
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FOSTER is rated 4.8 stars by 201 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Apr 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times 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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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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