The Forester Pub & Grill - Camino, California

Rod D.

Excellent and authentic German food with additional non-German meals as well. A decent selection of beer including German beers in bottles and on tap. The staff are courteous and efficient. The atmosphere is what you would expect in Camino - warm, lodge like experience heated by a wood stove. It is a 40 minute drive for us but well worth it.

Russell H.

Great staff, menu and environment. They even let us bring in our dog because their patio was closed. The flavors were good in all our orders, but the texture wasn't on everything. The broccoli in the broccoli cheese soup was soft to the point of mush, same with the potato noodles that came with the schnitzel. The schnitzel was a little small/thin, but again the flavor was good. The bison burger and french dip were good, not great, as are the fries and onion rings.

Sean D.

Very good, local German restaurant.
Food was fresh, hot and generous portions.
The wine sauce on the chicken schnitzel was a little too thick for my preference but the dish was tasty.

Paul G.

I used to love this restaurant, i had the rehearsal dinner for my wedding here. But their recent remodel combined with redoing the menu and general policies has left me so disappointed I will not recommend this place any further.

I used to always bring family and friends here from out of the area. The food was outstanding and it was a top option for an area with limited choices.

But now, they have removed ALL KIDS MEALS from the menu. Any food my daughter might eat is listed as an appetizer and does not come with any sides. Additionally, no drinks.

I ordered a beer and received a smaller size for a higher price. Many of the previous menu options are gone and what is left has increased in price by over 20%. My wife's preferred choices are all gone or moved to the appetizer selection with a similar price point and no sides.

I expect to pay a decent price to feed a family of six. But now I pay more, get less food, my kids don't get sides, my beer is smaller and drinks don't come with any kids meals (which are not on the menu).

I ate here several times a year with family and friends over the past decade. It's with great disappointment and a touch of shame for a local restaurant that i will not come back here and will steer other away.

There are many other restaurants in this area far more deserving of your dollar. Try 50 Grand or Sportsman's Hall (just up the road) instead for much better value.

Scott N.

2nd time visiting over a 3month period - both times excellent. Staff is friendly, warm and quick to accommodate. Food was outstanding!

Don’t miss this place if you get a chance to stop in for a meal… truly a terrific all around experience.

ChickensForEggs

This has become our place while up visiting Apple Hill....this last time we sat out on the deck and enjoyed a nice meal at the end of a long day. The German cuisine may have entree names that are unfamiliar, but the food was delicious across the board. The staff go out of their way to make you feel at home, and it's in a great spot off the main road (easy to find). Will be back!

Samuel P.

We came here after a long day of picking and chopping apples, not wanting to make our own dinner. I really didn't know what to expect, but I was very happy with what we ordered.

The service was fast and friendly, even being pretty busy. We ordered the Ribeye; the meat was tender, with not too much fat, and most importantly it wasn't too greasy like many pubs/bar restaurants. The mashed potatoes and gravy was good, as were the fresh chopped veggies.

Our server checked in on us in regular intervals, not too often, and not leaving us waiting or wondering. The pricing wasn't bad, certainly not cheap, but perhaps a little higher due to it being in a small town farther away from large supply stores.

We will certainly be coming back, it's nice to have such a good spot so close to where we live.

Update 06/16/2022: We have been back many times, and tried different items each time and every time has been good. Thanks for the consistently good food!

R C.

My wife found this place on TripAdvisor after a long and wonderful day kayaking on Lake Jenkinson. We were hopeful, but didn’t really know what to expect but wow what a highway 50 gem! We were hopeful, but didn’t really know what. Even though slightly shortstaffed with servers, Service was amazing and German influenced food was incredible! We are glad we found this place, and will definitely be back. Steak, Heidelberg, special and chicken cordon bleu.