We went for a Mid-winter outing. Cozy feel. Went early to have a drink. Ordered the special oysters, fluke meunière, lamb meatballs, and lobster risotto with a side of Brussels sprouts. Delicious. Really great, cool, comfortable environment and delicious meal with great service. Definitely going back! read more

Foster Restaurant - Martini - Salad Near Me - Sea Cliff, New York

We had never been to Sea Cliff's Fosters Restaurant before, and I have to tell that it was simply fantastic. There are some delectable appetizers and courses at this little bistro. We had the roasted chicken and the cod special. try the lamb meatball appetizer, It's like a gyro without the pita. Wood-fired pizzas and dishes are available, and all of the cuisine is freshly prepared. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Additionally, there is a small bar. We would especially like to thank GM and Sous Chef Andrew for making our meal worthwhile. A must go to restaurant. read more

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Really great dinner! Everything we had was absolutely delicious. Our favorites were the spaghetti squash, pan seared salmon special, scallops and bread pudding. Can't wait to go back and try other dishes! read more

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Nice place but the food is just not that great for the price. I can tell you in sea cliff there are many different Resturant's that are better quality and more reasonable on their prices. Lovely people but just a one and done read more

I ate here on New Years and the food was Excellent! Just keep in mind the food portions are tiny! The service was excellent though!

Great night out anytime we go. I highly recommend for great menu, atmosphere and friendly service. Definitely a neighborhood go to.

I can't say enough good things about Foster. The food is amazing. The fried chicken is award-winning. Great ambience with cool art they feature from local artists and the fire pizza oven makes it nice and cozy in the winter. John, the bartender, makes fantastic cocktails and offers excellent wine recommendations. I've always been impressed by the service here and highly recommend Foster. Glad to see they just earned a spot on Newsday's Feed Me Top 50. Well-deserved. read more

My new favorite restaurant! Everything is made in house and it's absolutely delicious! The flavors in the dishes we got paired so well together. We ordered the fried chicken wings after learning that this restaurant has won best friend chicken on Long Island 2 years in a row! They live up to their name. It was indeed the best fried chicken I've had. The potato crisp salad was also very delicious and refreshing. Our martinis were amazing and made exactly as we requested. We had a wonderful server named James that was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave us great recommendations. The food came out quickly and the service was amazing! We really enjoyed ourselves here and can't wait to come back for dinner! read more

Foster Restaurant - Chicken wings and potato crisp salad and espresso martinis - Salad Near Me - Sea Cliff, New York

good food but very expensive , same prices of NYC for a normal restaurant Tonite i had the exact same dish i had in a restaurant in Roslyn last nite and i spend 50% more read more

Food, service and ambiance was all good! We've had some delicious wine, pizza, salmon, blackened blackfish. read more

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Came here during LI Restaurant Week to take advantage of the $46 pre-fixe dinner. Hubby ordered Gnudi app, Linguine and shrimp entree and Bananas Foster dessert. I ordered mussels app, Chimichurri Bavette Steak entree and the bread pudding dessert. The steak had a $10 up charge. There was a Korean style rice cake dish that hubby "needed" to try and the chef was gracious enough to accommodate a half order for us. Simply put, I wasn't expecting much, just a nice dinner out during the week. We had an early-ish reservation so there were only a couple of tables occupied when we arrived but started to fill up when we left. We were sat at a two person table in the middle. Considering the restaurant was empty when we arrived, I would have appreciated a table elsewhere but it was fine. The table next to us was a little louder than I would have liked but that was towards the end of the dinner. Now the food...we started with the rice cakes. I didn't know what to expect as this was not an Asian restaurant yet here's this Korean style dish. It was definitely not the Korean dish it referred to but it had an Americanized flair. Rice cakes with a ground pork sauce that had a hint of spice. My husband said it reminded him of an Italian ragu. Oddly enough I actually enjoyed it. The rice cakes were cooked perfectly, I'm a sucker for rice cakes. The mussels were tasty and the bread dipped in the sauce was yummy. The steak could have had a little more salt and I wished there was more chimichurri sauce. The portion size was small even for $28 but I presume that is because of restaurant week. I enjoyed the flavor of the bread pudding but I'm used to bread pudding being a bit softer in texture. My spoon had to be given a little more pressure to cut through. So why 4 stars? I enjoyed my night out. All in all the food was good. A little tweak here and there. I would definitely go back for a night out with friends. read more

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Went there tonight for a nightcap at the bar after a nice dinner across the street. While at the bar with my wife and another couple the bartender heard me discussing how the Super Bowl pool that was hanging behind the bar works. 1/2 of the $$ goes to the winner and half goes to a local school it said. I explained to my friend next to me that I prefer pools in which we keep 100% of our winnings. The rude bartender must have been eavesdropping rudely. He interjected that "I should be happy to share the money with local kids." Then he asked, " when is the last time you shared money with your kid, or now that I look at you , should I say grandkids?" He said "probably once a year and think that is OK." He knows nothing about my automatic deductions into his NYS 529 savings plan. Totally unprofessional and rude for a bartender to think his worth is to have anything more than his ability to make good cocktails. If I want to engage in obnoxious back and forth with bartenders that think their opinions matter to me I will drink in the west village. Rude bartenders. I will never be back. And the food was just OK. Salad was good. Penne bolognese was ok. Orecchiette with sausage was disappointing. read more

Great Staff, Lovely Ambiance -- But Food Missed the Mark Service was warm and the setting lovely, but the food was overpriced and poorly executed. Our pappardelle promised morels but came with oyster and shiitake mushrooms instead. Shrimp was overcooked and chewy, and the octopus had a mushy texture that made it inedible. At this price point, accuracy and proper preparation should be a given. We wanted to really like this place but just couldn't get past the food. The staff and setting deserve food quality that matches it's pricing. Much better options in Long Island at similar price points. read more

We went here with friends for dinner last night and really enjoyed the atmosphere in this quaint town...the menu was mixed American with tasty Brussel sprout side to my pork chop and the salmon was delicious too well prepared but pricey! read more

There was only 1 waitress for the whole restaurant. The bread was obviously stale. The salmon wasn't good at all. They also completely burnt my son's burger bun and then handed him a new one that wasn't toasted at all. My family couldn't even hear each other inside. They served us food at completely different times and made us wait forever! Super hot out and no ac? The only real positive thing was that the staff were pretty nice. read more

Foster Restaurant - Burnt burger bun - Salad Near Me - Sea Cliff, New York

This is to be considered one of the best restaurants in Seacliff, beautiful, decor, and great service with an open kitchen. They have an extensive menu, something for everyone and obviously I believe it's the best fried chicken around , highly recommended. read more

Foster Restaurant - Salad Near Me - Sea Cliff, New York

The worst. Hostile bartender-wait staff. Lousy aggressive music. Bad vibe. Never go there again. Pretentious. Won't last long.

Over priced, service is good, but food is not great. Ive been there 3 times thinking food would be better, but there has always been mistakes in the foods we have ordered and as mentioned before the taste is not there. read more

food is delicious and the handsome bar tender and staff were professional and welcoming.

Came here for fathers day and what a nice place. Food was very good. Only wish our son was better well behaved but that's not their fault. A really nice place and it made father's day great for us. Such a cute area too. read more

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I was super excited to try this restaurant with my friend, but it fell short of our expectations. The positives: 1. Decor 2. Location 3. Our server was pretty attentive 4. Tasty cocktails The negatives: 1. The food was extremely bland 2. While the cocktails were delicious, they were extremely tiny and quite expensive 3. The server was attentive, but the service was slow The restaurant changed ownership and I heard it used to be really good, so it seems that there's a lot of room for improvement. read more

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We came for happy hour. The bar bites were very good and so was the presentation of the food. Our bartender was Joe and he was super attentive and gave great explanations of the dishes. The ambiance was calm, small with low light. I loved it. read more

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I have been to this place and all the Restaurant's it has occupied since it was the Harlequin Club. Now Fosters is a welcome addition as the place hasn't changed in layout since Tupelo Honey, but the decor has and it is done in good taste. We visited for lunch yesterday and while a limited menu our choices were delicious and James our server was knowledgeable, efficient, with a nice personality. The Chef seems very creative so if you feel like trying some differently prepared and presented food, I think you'll find your here. We'll be back. Oh one thin I hate is charging for the use of a credit card, but something creative in finance. They take a Debit card and do not charge the 3 %. I usually don't go to Restaurants that charge for the use of credit cards, very tacky. read more

best banana foster everrr!!! service was phenomenal!!! and the steak... don't get me started!!! that thing was sooo tenderrr!!! 5 starsss!!! read more

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Last weekend I had my sons christening and 1st birthday party there and it was amazing. From the ownership to the staff to the management, the whole team was incredible. They were so incredibly accommodating and the food was done beautifully. The staff was very well trained and everything seemed very effortless. I have been to the restaurant for dinner but this was my first event there. Hopefully it will not be my last. Go here for dinner, better yet, host a party here, you won't regret it. -Christina read more

We stopped by @fosterseacliff in Sea Cliff after visiting @noblesavagebrewco and @campgroundbeer and what a fantastic place. First, we came very late (just about close) and they we so gracious, friendly, and accommodating. Service was top notch. The vibe of the place was dark but still fun. Cool but not full of itself. The open kitchen was center stage, as was the massive oven. This oven was cranking out gems. The pizzas were awesome. Sorry, I missed taking video. Thin, charred and full of flavor. The Margherita was great (had pesto) as was The Rowen (Kalamata Olives, Sopresatta, House Made Mozzarella). The sautéed calamari was amazing...sliced and not breaded like ceviche (Long Island Squid, Garlic, Jalapeño, Cilantro, Lime). Both are a must get. The entrees were just as outstanding. Top notch burger and lobster roll in the handheld world. I believe the special of the night was veal schnitzel/Milanese, crispy and delicious. But the grilled Berkshire Pork with cherry jam was massive, succulent, and bursting with flavor. Literally, it's one of the best pieces of meat I think I've ever enjoyed. And I've had some meat in my time. Just outstanding. The beer list was crafty and too drawer, clearly well thought out and not second fiddle to the great cocktails and wines. The desserts were outstanding as well. The bananas foster with ice cream was great. The grilled pineapple and ice cream with coconut was a revelation. Just as well constructed and innovate as the rest of the meal. This is just an overall wonderful spot that would be a five tool baseball player...if you're into absurd sports analogies. If not, it's worth a visit, I think you will really enjoy it. Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvhSXWJtipz/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== read more

Great indoor/outdoor dining spot in Sea Cliff. Among my dining companions, the pork chop, the burger and the individual sized pizzas received the best reviews. The wine, beer, and hard liquor selections are extensive. Very friendly and helpful service. Street parking isn't hard to find. read more

We heard great things about Foster's. Stopped in for happy hour on a quiet Thursday night. Great ambiance. No beers available on tap, however, a small but nice selection of craft beers in bottles and cans. We ordered the meatballs that came out to us 30 seconds after we ordered them; unfortunately they were rubbery and overly salty, we tried our best to enjoy them but it was tough. John the bartender was great, super friendly, helpful and we enjoyed speaking with him. We will return for drinks again soon. Thank you Foster. read more

Foster Restaurant - Salad Near Me - Sea Cliff, New York

I was shocked when served a$22 martini. Imagine my reaction when I saw a charge on the bill for water. Yes, that's right. Water! No, it wasn't bottled water. It was filtered tapwater. read more

They chased us away from our seats at the bar by the pizza oven. Three empty stools WTF. So we ask to seat at one of the many empty tables to enjoy happy hour. We were told no. We left too many accommodating restaurants in the area. Two families not going back. Can't understand letting potential repeat customers leave a half empty restaurant read more

Portions so tiny I left hungry!! Drinks tiny and extremely weak. No bread unless you pay for it. You sit on top of table next to you!! Way too many other restaurants with reasonable prices and great food will not go back or recommend. read more

Food very good and unique. Good vibes and good service. One of the better places to eat on Long Island.

Make sure you check your bill for absurd fees, such as an admin fee and a large party fee (we were only 6 people). All the fees came to $96. Manager refunded the fees and said it was a "system error" but I imagine some people may not catch it on their bills. Funny enough, told a friend about it the next day and they said it happened to them too. Seems fishy. Food was decent but not worth a 2nd trip. read more

Service is amazing. Everyone is so nice and accommodating. Beautiful restaurant and the bar is really nice if you just want to stop by for a drink. Highly recommend chef's counter.. you can watch them cook while eating and enjoying the beautiful scents coming from the kitchen. (Also all the staff looks so happy and really love what they are doing!). I recommend the mushroom and sweet pea pizza. Great dough - very tasty. Fresh cheese and veggies on top. Meat/fish are cooked over a hot wood flame.. our fish was definitely a little over cooked. Ingredients are high quality. Chef is all about presentation and the food looks beautiful plates. All together a great experience. Will be making this my weekly spot! read more

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2.5 stars. The atmosphere and service is great, but the food is mediocre yet extremely expensive. I paid $50 for duck that was chewy and bland. The drinks were tasty, but they had quite a lot of ice and little liquor. I'd be willing to forgive a small portion size if the food is great, but this was not. read more

Food and service can be excellent here (fried chicken is to die for and other dishes are innovative), but the place is pricey. There's absolutely no reason to charge $10 for a bread basket, $1 a person for filtered tap water that every other restaurant provides for free, or wines that are marked up four times their retail price. And many times last summer, we enjoyed their ice cream window at the rear, but now that prices have been jacked up to $6 for a tiny scoop, we'll pass. read more

Food good Service good Service good BUT. Very petty on surcharges. Would not allow two flavors of ice cream. No tap water. read more

Went in Saturday night for a drink at eight pm. The place was 3/4 full. The waitress asked us to not sit at the bar at the pizza oven. I have eaten there a dozen times since they opened as Fosters. I think this is the last straw. The prices are high for "American" food and now to be given the bums rush. I just can't go back. There are other more accommodating better places on the same block. read more

Outstanding steak dish with fried potatoes. Also, my wife had the fried chicken, which I thought was amazing. We also had the Caesar salad broccolini, which was really good. The service the atmosphere, the food, and the drinks were all excellent. read more

The food was good. The ambience was nice. BUT- they charge you for water that they say they filter and also aerate. $1 per person at the table! And if you ask for plain tap water - you are told you cannot have it. I have never been to a restaurant where we were charged for water that they put in their own open bottles on the table. They charge a huge up charge if you ask for vegetables instead of the starch that accompanies an entree. And on the restaurant week menu- when dessert was ordered - that was included- the ice cream was 2 scoops. So we asked for a scoop of vanilla and a scoop of chocolate. When it was brought- there were 2 scoops of vanilla. When questioned - the server said you only get 1 flavor on the restaurant menu ice cream dessert. Come on - isn't the chocolate ice cream sitting right next to the vanilla ? That was the most ridiculous response I ever heard. We were a group of 8 and we all agreed that we would never return to Foster. It's the principle of their petty uocharges and regulations that would prevent us from ever going back. read more