The wife had a hankering for a cheesesteak so I had need up goi g to Fosters since we hadn't been there in 5 or 10 years. I ordered 2 cheesesteaks with onion and mushrooms. I get home and first flag, the to go bag felt light.. so we opened up the containers and the subs were 8"? Maybe a little more, but no where the size we had last time we went. Well, they were VERY tasty, just wished they were 12". But like I said, very good flavor. Sorry, no pics on this one. I will definitely do these again due to the flavor. read more

Be sure you know exactly what you are ordering when you turn in your paper order to the cashier. You may want to go over it with the cashier because they may know a combination order that would save you money, and try to stay away from ordering anything "large." Small or regular sizes should be large enough for you. The best thing about Foster's Grill in Warrenton is their strawberry shake. It tastes delicious. This is a must try. Whatever sandwich or meal you order, don't forget to order the strawberry shake. If you like chocolate better than strawberry, order chocolate next time, for the first time order the strawberry shake. They have a very good hamburger with plenty of meat. Their hamburger meat has a delicious flavor. Their onion rings are another must try. They are cooked just right and have a great tasting batter on them. I didn't think their fries were anything special. Their Philly Cheesesteak is also a good sandwich to order. It comes with generous amount of cheese and meat. You place your order at the counter, fill your own drinks, find your own table or booth, select your own plastic spoons, forks, & knifes and paper napkins. Your meal is delivered to your table and that is about all the wait staff service you receive. The atmosphere is more like a fast food atmosphere. Nobody goes to Foster's Grill for the atmosphere because that is not on their menu. People go to Foster's Grill because their food tastes great. Be careful when you place your order or you will overload your credit card. It is easy to pay more than you were expeciting to pay, once the addition is completed. read more

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Not great not terrible. The food is reminiscent of a water park: burgers are charred (maybe some people like that? It's clearly intentional), the food options are somewhat limited, there's no actual menus other than the little order form slip. If it was priced super cheap, fine. But it's priced like a normal restaurant. The servers were very nice and the place seemed clean. The vibes are good, the prices just seem out of touch with the ultra-casual vibe. read more

First time at this classic local burger and chicken place. Service staff was attentive, professional, and timely. I ordered a quarter pound cheese burger combo which came with a half basket of fries and fountain drink. Their sandwiches and burgers come custom with a wide choice of toppings etc. Their lettuce and onions were fresh fresh. Excellent burger. The fries were super yummy. Plenty of seating including a side room which was quiet and perfect for a nice conversation. Definitely adding this place to my list of places to frequent. Clean and neat. Price was reasonable for the area. read more

this place has only become worse over time. watched them give Togo cups that were too stuck together so they had to put their entire hand into the cups to get them apart...gross. read more

Foster's Grille is good. Nothing more, nothing less. We stopped for dinner on the way home from a friend's house and we had been thinking about the sign above the door that said "home of the char-burger." It made our mouths water! When we actually got the char-burger, it was okay. The burger did not have much flavor. Neither did the grilled onions that I had on top of mine. The bun was cold and we had to ask for a new one. The replacement bun was also cold. So we had to ask again for a grilled bun for our char-burger. This time it worked. The bun was warm with some nice grill marks on it. But, of course - guess what - the burger was cold. Go figure! The onion rings were - wait for it - okay. There was real onion inside which is a plus but the breading was an industrialized mix and it was rubbery. Some of this review makes the food seem worse than it actually was. The food is not bad. It just isn't that good. If you have the word "char-burger" above your door, make it great please! There are also a lot people working there. They were pleasant enough. Bottom line - Foster's Grille is good. Keep looking for other, better food if you have the time. read more

Rolled through the ole Foster's grille for some late nite wings last week after slaying some bass fishing for a few hours. Ordered 50 of those lip smackin things and you could hear them drop those suckers in the oil from the Rip Van Winkle Motel. Got em to the table in record time and I've gotta say they were delicious. Hell of a deal on the 50 count Only knock on the joint was the southwest sauce was basically just a tangy bbq so may need to flip the label on that bad boy. Great ice out of the machine, Coca Cola was nice and crisp for us and the booth cushions had a nice bit of squish to them. All in all, excellent experience and should be considered a top 3 wing place in the area. read more

The service is excellent. The waitress is very old school and happy to serve. Burgers are delicious. Real charred burgers , every burger is made to order. Fries are home fries styled Each combo includes a soft drink and Fries for $15.79 Location is clean and plenty of tables. Families are welcome 4 out 5 I will visit again read more

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Stopped into Foster's for a quick lunch. I hadn't been before and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful in explaining how their ordering works. I kept it pretty simple: 1/2 lb. char burger, American cheese, ketchup, pickles, fried onions, an order of fries, and a drink. Food was out relatively quickly. Fries were piping hot so I started with the burger. It's definitely a good sized patty and the roll also has a great structure so that it all holds together without getting messy. No patty slipping out of place. By the time I got to the fries, good as well... A nice mix of some they were crispy and some that were that little bit of soft (which I like both varieties.) My wife paid and I asked about the price. I did feel it seems a little pricey for what it is, though I think it's the reality of prices creeping upwards in all the food industry. I'd reserve it for more of an occasional treat when I want a burger that's above a fast food version. read more

Foster's Grille - 1/2 lb. char burger, American cheese, ketchup, pickles, and fried onions - Burgers Near Me - Warrenton, Virginia

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Not impressed, went into eat at 1130 in the morning as part of the first rush for the lunch crowd. The system was awkward at best. Approach the counter place your order by submitting a paper order. All I had was a simple cheese burger and soda. Then I sat down after getting my drink. Took me about a half hour for them to bring out my meal. I opened the buns and there was a small patty off centered with the cheese half on. Come on, surely we have some pride in execution here? And it was not even busy. For the price upward of 8 dollars I would have had a better meal at chick-fi-a... (rolls eyes) read more

Foster's Grille - Man at work!!! - Burgers Near Me - Warrenton, Virginia

Charburger: -Overcooked - Very, very dry - over priced Ordered: - two burger combo (fries and drinks) - hotdog Total of $44 Kudos on cleanliness read more

Foster's Grille - Charburger: -Overcooked - Very, very dry - over priced Ordered: - two burger combo (fries and drinks) - hotdog Total of $44 - Burgers Near Me - Warrenton, Virginia

It was a boys weekend while my wife and daughter were away and everyone wanted burgers and milkshakes. We decided on Fosters since it had been awhile. They have remodeled the inside since our last visit and it's nice and clean looking. Three of us went with the 1/2 lb charburger and fries and the youngest got chicken tenders and fries. We all ordered shakes (2 chocolate and 2 strawberry). The shakes came out pretty quick and were delicious. It took a little while for the food to come out but it was worth the wait. The fries were nice and fresh and the burgers were cooked perfectly. The servers were all very friendly and helpful. It's a little pricey but definitely worth it. read more

Foster's Grille - Olde Fashioned Charburger 1/2 lb, fries and chocolate shake. - Burgers Near Me - Warrenton, Virginia

I have been eating at Foster's since Shawn Foster opened his first location in Manassas in 1997. I was friendly with Shawn and even had a personal relationship outside of the restaurant. We frequented his restaurants to include many Foster's locations and Catfish Lewie's back in the day. So, I'm an old school customer. Having said that, I am conflicted in writing this review and I don't say this lightly, but I've simply had enough. I can't speak for all Foster's locations, but the one in Warrenton that I have been taking my family of 6 to for the past 6 years has just gotten out of control. The food is fine, but it is in NO WAY worth $160 (w/ tip) for what you get. Additionally, while there was supposed to be a burger meal deal they DENIED us the discount AND my wife, who is a local educator, was NOT given the discount even after asking for it. I mean seriously... Come on. I truly hate to complain about a restaurant chain that I have been going to for almost 30 years. While I can afford it, the question becomes, should I? Seriously, there comes a point when enough is enough and tonight is my tipping point. I am done. read more

Always great food and service! Love the bar and outdoor seating. Also love that they have garden burgers and beyond options!! read more

Good old American food, friendly kids working the joint, big tasty burgers loaded with fries, etc. A bit approaching the pricey side of things. Easy in and out from the main road, on the strip mall at the edge of Warrenton, VA and next to a hotel. read more

My go to when in Warrenton for grilled chicken and fries!!!! Amazing onion rings as well and great service!!!

$40 for 2 cheeseburger combo's and a hotdog. Burger was dry and burnt. You can tell it had been sitting in the grill container for awhile. Better and cheaper options nearby. read more

Ok, seems easy. You fill out your order on preprinted forms. Hand to the young behind the counter. Charburger with lettuce, tomato, ketsup, mayo, onions, pickles. To go. Simple right. Then I made my mistake. I asked for 2 extra patties, no bun, no toppings, they are for my dogs. The young man acknowledged that dogs need to eat too. I get 2 patties, onions, mayo, ketsup, no bun. I went back to get this corrected. Did they happily correct the mistake...hahaha. No. I got an argument about what I ordered. I was told I got exactly what I ordered. Did I get the food I ordered, No. Did I get my refund, No. Why would anyone order all those toppings on burgers intended for their dog? Maybe it is common in Virginia. Well, cheap lesson. It only cost me $21 to learn not to patronize Foster's Grill read more

My first order was made wrong. Waited nearly 20 minutes and my pain rings were room temperature. Then forgot my ff order. I called and spoke with the manager since i already left on our ride to Shenandoah but he offered to remake it AND wanted to offer a coupon for a future free meal. On our way back, I called and they said they would remake it. Need I say more? The new order was perfect and everything was fresh. I'd like to thank them for making good and a remake job well done. Next time I'm in town, I'll stop by and have lunch there again. read more

Foster's Grille - a man standing in a restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Warrenton, Virginia

Stopped in 6/15/20 for a burger dinner. Busy but nowhere near full. Coming off the COVID situation, yes.... but it felt like 3 of the 4 'front staff' could not complete any order without the one guy who is competent. 30 min for a burger -- and thats after maybe 12 or 15 minutes to put in the order.... Mgmt -- get a clue and fix it !!! read more

Even though this place has been in Warrenton for what seems like an eternity, it took my somehow coming across their menu & seeing "Turkey Burger" to get us to give it a try. Non-red-meat-eating husband LOVES a good turkey burger. So yesterday, after a grueling dentist appt. & some shopping, we stopped in here for a late lunch - 2:30 p.m. There were only a couple of tables occupied, & two folks ahead of us ordering. This is the type of place where you fill out an order form - one form per person - hand it in, pay for it, & are given a number to place on your table & they bring the food out for you. I went for their original "Charburger" & added ketchup, lettuce, tomato, raw onion, pickles, & for an extra $.85, Cheddar cheese. Made my order a "basket", which included seasoned hand-cut fries & a non-alcoholic refillable beverage (they also serve beer & wine). Husband went for the turkey burger, with all of the above except the pickles & onion. It wasn't at all crowded, & frankly I'd be leery of placing an order here when it was, because it took quite a long time for our food to arrive with just two people placing orders ahead of us. In fact, one gentleman who came in after us waited around awhile & then, after a quiet exchange with the counter person, just left in a huff. That said, we weren't in a hurry, so waited patiently. And we're glad that we did. My "Charburger" ranked high on my personal burger-meter, & husband ranked his turkey burger as one of the best he's had. The "charbroiled" flavor was present without being overwhelming & toppings were fresh & crisp. Thin, hand-cut fries were very tasty, & even though they lost their luster after cooling - which nearly all fries do - we were both still able to finish our portions. Malt vinegar on the table was a nice touch. They also offer wings with several sauces, salads, several different chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, a vegetarian burger, & "for a limited time only" - a "Beyond Meat" burger. So pretty much something for everyone. Bottom Line: Bill came to $24.27, which, while it might sound high for what is essentially a fast-food restaurant, was equal to the quality of the food. We'll definitely be back. read more

After years of driving past Foster's, I thought I would stop and get a burger to go. Busy day, hadn't had lunch yet, thought I should try it out. Stepped in and gave my order. Restaurant was practically empty, with one employee up front and a whole staff back in the kitchen. Employee struggled to write down my order, so I helped him fill out the paper slip, then I watched him bring it back in the kitchen. 37 minutes passed. During that time, I watched that same employee flirt with a high school girl, giving her food and condiments, while I sat patiently waiting for my "fast food". When we hit 37 minutes, I gave him a look and he went back to the kitchen where the Spanish-speaking cooks were arguing that they had never received the order. So he pulls a blank slip and looks at me sheepishly and says, "Huh, could you remind me what you wanted on your burger?" I said no way, I want my money back. It should not take 40 minutes to order and receive a burger in a fast food joint. How this place stays in business is beyond me. I demanded my money back, the manager came out and offered me a coupon for a free lunch, which I turned down, because I don't want a free meal on them at some future date, I wanted a quick bite then and they wasted 45 minutes of my time. Serious service issues. Move along. read more

This kitchen is so slow, writing as sitting in here, over 20 mins now and no food, just burger and fries and its not even that many people here. Youd think something they are known for like a burger can cook in reasonable amount of time Usual goto the one in marshall, dont remember them being this slow, read more

Their food is always good, but ordering and getting a correct order is always a pain. The service is just awful. Talking on the phone with them, they can never repeat the order back correctly. When we pick up it's never right. We are always missing items. Super frustrating! read more

My husband and I usually get burgers and chicken wings from here. We moved from Northern Virginia where we had many great burger places to choose from. We have tried the burgers and wings from every place in close to us and we have found Foster's to have the best when we are craving burgers. They are always consistent with fresh ingredients and tasty charbroiled patties that are not overly greasy. Their staff is also very friendly. read more

Used to love fosters, it was a go to spot for years with me and friends but in the past few months the food quality has dropped drastically in my opinion. The service remains good but they tend to get annoyed when you send something back because of User(cook) errors. It was a good run but I think fosters being a staple of warrenton is over. Sadly I'm afraid glory days will take over. read more

I was excited to hear that Foster's grill had been renovated. Folks were talking about how nice was inside! "It shows well" is the way your realtor would describe it. Nice, new furnishings and finishes, it's obvious that some money was spent on the update. Unfortunately, they did not invest in technology to bring them into the digital age. They still use the arcane ordering system that I loathe. You fill out a slip of paper - one per person - and then hand it to the cashier who reviews your order, sometimes "enhancing" it with a marker (because the pencil they supply apparently isn't dark enough?). The cashier then enters your order into the computer, collects your money and gives you a table number. Why, oh why, can't you be normal Foster's and just let me tell the cashier what I want? You then go and sit either inside or outside (with the traffic noise) and wait. And wait. And wait. Then you can walk to the bar for another beer - since you've finished the first - to complete your wait. It's here! The food is here! Yay! I wish I felt that way when I was done. It was OK. Nothing memorable, but overall I felt that the burger was too well done, the fry portion a little on the skimpy side and the onion rings were nice. But the beer? The beer was good. Local craft beers on tap as well as those watery big name brands. So, if you're looking for a place to get a cold beer after your trip to SNP, stop in, it'll satisfy your need. But if you're looking for a quick, tasty meal to go with that burger, drive on by. read more

definitely one of the best burger places in the area. also great fries too maybe even better than five guys. By the way the place also has very good chicken wings and beer on tao. read more

Good local food. Decent portions for the money. Good selection of burgers. Chili cheese fries very good. I would eat here again. read more

You get a decent burger here. Not quite 5 Guys but not too bad for Warrenton. read more

It's actually 2 1/2 stars...Ordered a cheeseburger to go, with NO mustard, with ketchup ...$9.40 (with tax) after all little over 20 minutes, got the burger and headed home... my expensive burger had mustard and no ketchup...I saw the guy write it out...how hard is it to get the simple order correct...good burger, a little too much crunch on the bun. Slightly burnt top bun..still edible..may go back just to see if they can get it right... read more

Always awesome. Such a friendly staff. Just because the aesthetic isn't "fine dining" doesn't mean the food is any less delicious. I absolutely love getting their home made fries and fresh cookies. We pick up food here 1-2 a month. read more

I ate supper twice here during a week long stay in Warrenton. For the first timers it may come as a shock but you complete an order form when you first arrive and then pay for your food. Your supplied a plastic number that is to be displayed on a wire stand at your table. I ordered their 1/2 lb. char cheeseburger both times with their fresh cut FF. The food was delicious! I really liked the fresh cut FF. For a dessert I ordered a chocolate shake and it was very good too. If I'm ever back in the area I would definitely go back! read more

Meat is grilled correctly and you taste it. Visiting from LA and had to try it. Worth the stop... Onion rings are delicious as well.

Never have been unhappy with food at this location. The food is fresh and the service is always friendly and fast. Unlike most places the food actually comes as advertised. The burgers are well prepared and delicious. Had the wings today and they are some of the best in town. This branch was updated in the last year. It's clean and a nice place to stop in for a quick meal that's higher quality than the likes of McDonald's and Burger King. A little more expensive but a few dollars more is worth getting better food. Check it out and enjoy read more

Been here often. And the past few times the kitchen has been super slow. It's not that crowded and food takes way too long for this type of establishment. With better options nearby I won't be back read more

Food is good and the place is very inviting. Service is a bit slow but everything else is good.

Great service. Very friendly staff and delicious extra crispy (I requested) wings with onion rings on the side!

I love fosters. Have always loved fosters. But today was just horrible. Got an order through door dash and ordered a wing meal, a sandwich, with two drinks and a shake, as well as extra blue cheese. However when the delivery came, there was no blue cheese at all, they added fries to the sandwich making it a meal, and they didn't add one of the drinks. WHAT THE HELL FOSTERS!!!! read more

Every time I get takeout from the Warrenton location my order is incorrect. I don't know how that happens. I like the food but please read the orders before cook then. read more