We had dinner here tonight. It was delicious! Salad was crisp, variety of veggies and topped with blue cheese crumbles. The meatloaf and Jaegerschnitzel were really good. Love that they offer smaller plates for seniors/smaller appetites, etc. The remodel came out really nice-cozy! We've been coming here for years...many of the dishes come from St. Pauli Inn...remember it up highway 50 before they moved to Camino? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, French Dip, Pot Roast, Jägerschnitzel, Breaded Pork Chops, Jaegerschnitzel, Dumpling with Gravy, Beef Dip
Paul Guzik
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.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Erin Martin
Bougie menu now. Tiny food. No kids menu. Wth happened?! This place used to be my fav.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
L Sue
If you loooove potatoe pancakes like I do, you have got to give the foresters a try because they are absolutely AMAZING! And that’s coming from a girl who grew up eating her grandma’s homemade latkes/tater pancakes for breakfast lunch & dinner & Hanukkah & Christmas (yes, this Jew celebrated both. I was lucky lol) & EVERY other holiday! So yea, you gotta give them a try! There’s a ton of other good food here, too .. and the servers are aaaaalways super sweet. Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ginger malisos
Probably the best value in town. Big portions, tasty food and friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Simon Hernandez
Visitng town and family recommended The Forester for dinner. From them, I found out the history of the Past and Present of the restaurant. The old location, the new and still shifting into full gear in some parts. Noting they are getting the flow going, sometimes felt a little hectic, but there were so many redeeming points. My favorite was having a small conversation with Helen after dinner. Bill she mentioned you as well! I had the Jagersnitzel w Kraut and Dumpling w Gravy. If you've experienced true German food before. You can appreciate this food greatly. The dumpling was spectacular, the pork was juicy while breading was soaking in the greatness from the mushroom gravy. We only visit a couple times of year and will make this a staple. Bill & Helen, keep on doing what youre doing. Its hard to run a business, let alone make one feel like home with good food."Showing love from Southern California ?"
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Jägerschnitzel, Jaegerschnitzel, Dumpling with Gravy
Joell B.
Nice sport bar. Food really pricy but pretty good. Iff you like a high end experience. It works well. Not so much for the. Quick. Cheap bite. Not like other bars. And really that is what this place is. Not really. A fine. Restraunt. Like the prices. Are.
All the menu items I loved are gone and I was never a huge fan of St. Pauli girl back in the day. The stroganoff is not as good as I'm used to here, and the sirloin steak was cooked medium instead of my request of "as rare as possible." Even the German chocolate cake and struesel were not up to the standards we are used to for Forrester. The portions are much smaller too. Wish you the best of luck. You used to be one of our favorite restaurants, but I don't see my 10 year old eating here like she used to as there is nothing for kids. At least we had a good run.
This restaurant has been newly renovated, with an updated menu. The owners parents are back for a time to help TC with the reopening. The renovation leans into their German roots. The new lighting resembles an old time tavern feel. Gone are the copious amount of well used dilapidated booth seating. In place now is a mixture of chairs on one side and comfy sturdy booth seating on the other. The booth seating side has wooden privacy partition in an old German style. The end result is a more open, light, dining experience with a hint of German hospitality. The menu also reflects the move towards their German roots. They have brought back some of the entrees from TC's parent's original St. Pauli restaurant on Hwy 50. I had the best German rouladen I've experienced in a really long time ... Thankx TC's Dad! Becky was really glad he still serves her favorite chicken and dumplings. The menu will be in flex a bit as they iron out the publics experiences. The old favorites will be offered as nightly specials .... Let me know when the Shepard's Pie is available! The Forester still offers probably the best value vs food experience for this area. All restaurants are struggling with food costs and the public's expectations, it's hard, still TC is doing good managing this situation. Oh yeah, the service was on point too ... Helen (Mom) was on the floor keeping things moving along.
Mike J.
They revamped thier menu and did a little remodel. Love it!! Four of us enjoyed a nice dinner here earlier this week. The menu has been updated, if you had even been to St. Pauli Inn on Hwy 50 when it was in it's prime you will recognize the menu. Prices are reasonable and portion size is filling!! The remodeled interior has a great vibe and the service is very attentive. I will be eating here again!!!
cindy foreman
Recently painted and brightened interior. New dinner menu, much more condensed than the previous but still a good variety. I had pork tenderloin that was extremely dry, the potato pancake tasted like glue, the fresh veggie was good but overly smothered in a cheese sauce. German chocolate cake was good, huge serving. We will give it another try because we have loved it for so many years... hope they will rediscover the old "flair!"
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Dip, Beef Stroganoff, Burger and Fries
Debra H.
The Forrester has reopened with a German menu. The interior has been completely renovated. Very nice beautiful new light fixtures, and wall hangings with new furniture as well. We went there tonight for dinner. The menu is wonderful with many new options. German potato pancakes. German fried potatoes, Heidelberg steak just to name a few. The food was great and the service was wonderful. We highly recommend you give them a try.
Deanna C.
New remodel restaurant! New menu, New hours Place looks amazing, The menu is Delicious
Menu recently changed but the food is still good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had dinner here tonight. It was delicious! Salad was crisp, variety of veggies and topped with blue cheese crumbles. The meatloaf and Jaegerschnitzel were really good. Love that they offer smaller plates for seniors/smaller appetites, etc. The remodel came out really nice-cozy! We've been coming here for years...many of the dishes come from St. Pauli Inn...remember it up highway 50 before they moved to Camino? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, French Dip, Pot Roast, Jägerschnitzel, Breaded Pork Chops, Jaegerschnitzel, Dumpling with Gravy, Beef Dip
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.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bougie menu now. Tiny food. No kids menu. Wth happened?! This place used to be my fav.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
If you loooove potatoe pancakes like I do, you have got to give the foresters a try because they are absolutely AMAZING! And that’s coming from a girl who grew up eating her grandma’s homemade latkes/tater pancakes for breakfast lunch & dinner & Hanukkah & Christmas (yes, this Jew celebrated both. I was lucky lol) & EVERY other holiday! So yea, you gotta give them a try! There’s a ton of other good food here, too .. and the servers are aaaaalways super sweet. Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably the best value in town. Big portions, tasty food and friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Visitng town and family recommended The Forester for dinner. From them, I found out the history of the Past and Present of the restaurant. The old location, the new and still shifting into full gear in some parts. Noting they are getting the flow going, sometimes felt a little hectic, but there were so many redeeming points. My favorite was having a small conversation with Helen after dinner. Bill she mentioned you as well! I had the Jagersnitzel w Kraut and Dumpling w Gravy. If you've experienced true German food before. You can appreciate this food greatly. The dumpling was spectacular, the pork was juicy while breading was soaking in the greatness from the mushroom gravy. We only visit a couple times of year and will make this a staple. Bill & Helen, keep on doing what youre doing. Its hard to run a business, let alone make one feel like home with good food."Showing love from Southern California ?"
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Jägerschnitzel, Jaegerschnitzel, Dumpling with Gravy
Nice sport bar. Food really pricy but pretty good. Iff you like a high end experience. It works well. Not so much for the. Quick. Cheap bite. Not like other bars. And really that is what this place is. Not really. A fine. Restraunt. Like the prices. Are.
Awesome food and friendly people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breaded Pork Chops, Jaegerschnitzel
All the menu items I loved are gone and I was never a huge fan of St. Pauli girl back in the day. The stroganoff is not as good as I'm used to here, and the sirloin steak was cooked medium instead of my request of "as rare as possible." Even the German chocolate cake and struesel were not up to the standards we are used to for Forrester. The portions are much smaller too. Wish you the best of luck. You used to be one of our favorite restaurants, but I don't see my 10 year old eating here like she used to as there is nothing for kids. At least we had a good run.
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This restaurant has been newly renovated, with an updated menu. The owners parents are back for a time to help TC with the reopening. The renovation leans into their German roots. The new lighting resembles an old time tavern feel. Gone are the copious amount of well used dilapidated booth seating. In place now is a mixture of chairs on one side and comfy sturdy booth seating on the other. The booth seating side has wooden privacy partition in an old German style. The end result is a more open, light, dining experience with a hint of German hospitality. The menu also reflects the move towards their German roots. They have brought back some of the entrees from TC's parent's original St. Pauli restaurant on Hwy 50. I had the best German rouladen I've experienced in a really long time ... Thankx TC's Dad! Becky was really glad he still serves her favorite chicken and dumplings. The menu will be in flex a bit as they iron out the publics experiences. The old favorites will be offered as nightly specials .... Let me know when the Shepard's Pie is available! The Forester still offers probably the best value vs food experience for this area. All restaurants are struggling with food costs and the public's expectations, it's hard, still TC is doing good managing this situation. Oh yeah, the service was on point too ... Helen (Mom) was on the floor keeping things moving along.
They revamped thier menu and did a little remodel. Love it!! Four of us enjoyed a nice dinner here earlier this week. The menu has been updated, if you had even been to St. Pauli Inn on Hwy 50 when it was in it's prime you will recognize the menu. Prices are reasonable and portion size is filling!! The remodeled interior has a great vibe and the service is very attentive. I will be eating here again!!!
Recently painted and brightened interior. New dinner menu, much more condensed than the previous but still a good variety. I had pork tenderloin that was extremely dry, the potato pancake tasted like glue, the fresh veggie was good but overly smothered in a cheese sauce. German chocolate cake was good, huge serving. We will give it another try because we have loved it for so many years... hope they will rediscover the old "flair!"
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Dip, Beef Stroganoff, Burger and Fries
The Forrester has reopened with a German menu. The interior has been completely renovated. Very nice beautiful new light fixtures, and wall hangings with new furniture as well. We went there tonight for dinner. The menu is wonderful with many new options. German potato pancakes. German fried potatoes, Heidelberg steak just to name a few. The food was great and the service was wonderful. We highly recommend you give them a try.
New remodel restaurant! New menu, New hours Place looks amazing, The menu is Delicious