FOSTER

Name: FOSTER
Address: 39 Roslyn Ave, Sea Cliff, NY, United States, 11579-1152
Telephone: (516) 759-0100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (218)

$31 to $50

American

39 Roslyn Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579-1152

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Charming

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
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 218 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

FOSTER delights with "delicious and amazing" cuisine and "fantastic service." Known for its "unique and innovative" dishes, it offers a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff. A "hidden gem," it consistently impresses with vibrant flavors and creative cocktails. While some portions are small, the overall experience makes it "worth the trip."

218 Reviews

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Deborah VIP
New York City77 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great, It was a little cold with breeze on me. We were not happy at all about the extra %. put on bill for Credit card. Wish you had more choices for desserts
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Ken VIP
New York State54 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Staff was amazing in making sure everyone was warm n happy!
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Philip
Portugal4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The specials were delicious. All the food was superb and great service. It’s a joy to eat here
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Steven VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was awesome. So casting and attentive to our large party.
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fred VIP
New York City96 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Disappointing. The food was unique but some portions were small. Also the Pork Chop sounded great but it comes with no sides for 48.00. Also it takes 20 to 30 minutes to get it. There is no bread on the table. If you want bread it is another 11.00. The hamburger was perfect. Drinks were good. A large pour on the wine. Service was perfect. Wish they would change up the menu and provide bread on table. They seem to be getting you to buy appetizers to cover you while you wait for your meal. The pasta dishes are great but small for the main meal. Not sure I will return.
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Laurie VIP
New York City27 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food & service…a little loud inside but a large outdoor, covered space for the upcoming summer months.
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Marco VIP
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is truly a hidden gem!! From the extremely friendly staff to the excellent food and service this restaurant is worth a trip to this little town. Everything was delicious and amazing.
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Jiri
London1 review
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fish and chips were sensational. The service was great too.
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Benjamin VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great local spot, nuanced flavors, great happy hour!
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John
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I wanted to like Foster, but I don’t think I will be back. Came here for Mother’s Day, and driving up to this place is really pretty, doesn’t feel like NY. Making reservations was easy viewing Open Table App, and upon arriving we were seated quickly. Our waitress told us about the specials, one of which was a dry-aged steak, that cost $160. My sister decided to get this speciality, and I got the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, there were other dishes ordered as well. The food came out in a short amount of time. The size of dry-aged steak was not big, and I felt like I got a half of portion of chicken. It was half a chicken breast, on mediocre potato roll and a serving of fries. (I might have left the place hungrier than when I got there.). My sister was upset with what she paid for and what she got. YOLO Side note, we had asked if the bar could make a frozen margarita and the staff said that their blender was broken. So that was also unfortunate. I know restaurants are probably suffering with Tariffs, but we felt cheated. The service was great though.
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FOSTER is rated 4.7 stars by 218 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 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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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

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