FOSTER

4.8

192 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 7, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Neighbourhood 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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Additional information

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
Neighbourhood
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 192 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Foster is a culinary gem, praised for its "amazing food" and "wonderful service." The diverse, inventive menu and warm ambiance make it a perfect choice for any occasion. Guests rave about the "excellent" dishes and attentive staff, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Regulars confirm Foster is consistently delightful and worth revisiting.

192 Reviews

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Ruth
VIP
New York City
245 reviews
5.0
245 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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Janice
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING food…warm ambiance. A lot of love has clearly gone into this very impressive restaurant. We will be going back regularly!!
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Amy
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed the black cod special. The food at Fosters never disappoints. Staff is great and professional. It’s always my first pick when dinning out.
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Cathy
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and great service. A great place for a special meal!
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Lino
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and ambiance. Will come back again and will refer this place to my friend and family
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Amee
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great we had fun. Food was delicious and so was the dessert. Service was excellent
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Chris
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the place and atmosphere. Service was top notch
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Kim
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent except for the noise level - food was worth it - try the bananna foster
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Michele
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it so much, delicious food and wonderful place overall.
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Steven
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been to Fosters many times now. It is worth the 30 min drive to get there . I am never disappointed . Excellent restaurant!
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FAQs

FOSTER is rated 4.8 stars by 192 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 7, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

39 Roslyn Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579-1152

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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

Overall ratings and reviews

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