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 (232)

$31 to $50

American

39 Roslyn Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579-1152

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
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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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

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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 232 people are saying

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Foster delights with "amazing food" and attentive service in a charming setting. Their diverse menu, featuring standout dishes like grilled octopus and king salmon, garners praise. Desserts, especially banana foster, are must-tries. While some find pricing steep, the majority find the experience "fantastic" and "highly recommend" a visit.

232 Reviews

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Laurie VIP
New York City27 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Menu is overpriced for many items...food is generally very good...noise level is generally LOUD with piped in music that is either indistinguishable or too loud...service was good but $260 for 3 people, 1 drink each & no desserts seems too high.
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Ericka VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderfully helpful navigating a tough dietary restriction. Food was delicious and service was phenomenal!
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alan VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the first time I visited Foster. Being a foodie, very few restaurants impress me. Foster is one of them. The drinks were fantastic, the grilled octopus was amazing for an appetizer and the king salmon was incredible. If you have room for dessert the banana foster is a must! Would definitely recommend!!
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Jerry VIP
New York City44 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food and service. All of the dishes were superb.
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Philip VIP
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Charging for tap water is incredulous. Not getting the order correct at 5:30 pm, silly. We discussed two entrees. The waiter recommended lamb chops to my wife. He recommend the pork chop for me. They delivered the pork chop and a cheese burger. They were apologetic but only offered a glass of wine for 1 person. Charge for tap water. I understand it’s filtered.
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Marc VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic. Food was excellent. Service was attentive.
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Laurie VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a great night and it was perfect for celebrating a special occasion. Service was attentive and we were able to enjoy ourselves without feeling rushed. The food was so delicious- everyone raved. To help us celebrate, we were brought a sampling of desserts. The blueberry ice cream was so good we asked for 3 additional scoops! Everything from cocktails to the espresso was fantastic. The restaurant is a comfortable neighborhood place with outstanding food. We will be back!
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Michael VIP
New York City30 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit, definitely not our last! Our server, Loretta was fantastic! Great ambiance, delicious food!
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Art VIP
New York City87 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Last minute reservation. Food and service excellent.
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Phillip
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food, be prepared at wait for food to arrive and it is expensive.
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FOSTER is rated 4.7 stars by 232 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

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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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About this restaurant

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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