I don't even know where to start! Outside to say that beef stroganoff in general is my favorite so that's what I ordered. That's what I always have my mom make me for my birthday and *shhhhhh* don't tell her that this is better??? We were surprised to find out that there was a German place so close to us. I was super excited and I guess it's been here for a while, so I guess it's not going anywhere. This place is amazing and it's so good! Everybody ordered something different and we all got to sample back-and-forth and we ordered enough so we would have stuff to take home and that was a pretty easy thing to do because the sizes of the plates are so big! And the value is really good too!! if you look at our pictures, the cod that we ordered is the small plate in the Wienerschnitzel is also a small plate! I had half a plate left on my beef stroganoff and we had half a plate left of the chicken Cordon Bleu because it was just so !! I almost felt like I was at the Matterhorn at Disneyland because this place is cute and classic at the same time and I feel like I'm taking a little bit of Germany home with me so excited to find this place We will be coming back for more because it's finding a little place in my heart that needed filling!!! PS Dessert is a MAJOR bonus so good!! Cheesecake tastes fresh and the cake is so yummy....!!! If you're close by and you're looking for something different and something yummy and amazing come by!!! read more

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Tonight was our first time dining at The Forester, and we were blown away by how yummy the food was! Cozy environment, we were promptly seated at a comfortable booth. Valerie's service was warm and personalized, we were clearly from out of town and she was very welcoming. She had many stellar recommendations of her personal favorites. The clam chowder was outstanding / phenomenal (and we came from San Francisco so you know that endorsement doesn't come lightly)! I also enjoyed my Goulash with spatzle and kraut, creamy and it really hit the spot. My wife enjoyed her Jaegerschnitzle with potato pancake and kraut. Both delicious options! When I come back in the future, I want to try to Stroganoff and the Baby Back Ribs! And I'll ask for a table in Valerie's section, bc her kindness took our experience over the top. Thank you Forester!! read more

The Forester - Pork Goulash - German Near Me - Camino, California

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Stopped here on my way home from Tahoe and I'm so glad I did! The waitress was super friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in. I had my dogs with me, and the patio was perfect, peaceful, relaxing, and it really feels like you're in the middle of nowhere (in the best way). The food was amazing! I started with the chicken strip appetizer, definitely not your typical chicken strips. They were delicious, crispy, and full of flavor. My top sirloin was cooked perfectly, tender, juicy, and just right. And I have to mention the German beer... yum! Served nice and cold in those big German mugs (or steins, whatever they're called), it totally hit the spot. Highly recommend this place, great food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere. I'll definitely be back sooner rather than later! read more

The Forester - Hefe - German Near Me - Camino, California

My 2nd visit to this pub in Camino. I love German food and they have a nice selection. This time I had meatloaf, red cabbage and potato pancake. My companion had the chicken and dumplings. Both dishes delicious! They serve local wines which I love. Keeping it local. Great service even when busy. Love the tavern rooms. Check them out after wine tasting or visiting Apple Hill orchards. read more

The Forester - Meatloaf - German Near Me - Camino, California

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This place was very surprising to us! We don't normally go straight for German food, but sure am glad we did. The wine selection was perfect, the food was quick and soooo good. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Didn't hurt that it was right across from our Boutique hotel! read more

Staff here are wonderful and were very welcoming of our little girl, which is always a relief as a family. The restaurant itself has an awesome cozy vibe and unique decor, which goes great with its location beneath the pines in Camino. If you like Germanic cuisine then you will love it here. And even if you don't, you should still try it. The food we ordered was delicious and so more-ish. The goulash was creamy and flavorful with awesomely tender beef pieces and served with a spaetzle that was a perfect accompaniment. I chose the red cabbage which added a nice little tangy touch to the savory flavors. My wife said that the schnitzel she ordered was the best thing she had eaten in a long time, with a very tasty sauce/gravy. Ordering the side of potatoes AND dumplings was way too much food for two of us but it did provide a tasty snack the next day, and both were deliciously savory. I would highly recommend this place and am grateful that we have a German eatery locally. read more

The Forester - Beef goulash with spaetzle and red cabbage which - German Near Me - Camino, California

The place is nice. A little log cabin 5 minutes from High Hill Ranch Apple Hill. We would have liked to come earlier than 3:30pm when they opened. Would have liked to come around 1pm for lunch, but they only open at 3:30pm. The food and service was good, only thing I wish is for more than three carrots for the side meal. Seems like previous people that ate here were given larger portions of the carrots. So what happened? Carrots are such an inexpensive side dish for a meal. Why only three carrots? Also the speatzle was amazing! I would have liked more of that on my plate as well! It was so good! The dumpling in gravy tasted more like a buttermilk milk biscuit in gravy. I was expecting three to four smaller sized dumplings such as Bavarian style potato dumpling with a homemade crouton in the center. Next time I'll try the potato pancakes as an appetizer. All I can say is please offer bigger hungry man proportions for the sides. The main cut of meat is a good size proportion. Just the sides are lacking in size. Good quality taste. But I would redo the recipe on the dumplings to make make them more like traditional Bavarian style potato dumplings with the crouton in the center. read more

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The food was amazing! Large portions, attentive, friendly service and cozy environment. We had been to previous Saint Pauli Inn and this was just like I remembered and even better! We will definitely be back and look forward to bringing our other family members. read more

Homey wood trim work and Buck stove roaring made it cozy inside on this cold January afternoon. We split the.. Wienerschnitzel(Vee-Ner-Shnit-Sl). Tender thin breaded pork cutlet,served with a thick white wine sauce, Spaetzl with similar if not the same sauce, red cabbage & a starter salad with blue cheese. Meat was tender enough to cut with a fork,sauce was mild but had a good flavor & consistency. The Spaetzl was my favorite, fresh egg noodles in short thick spaghetti like form with the white sauce. I could have had a full meal of this. Red cabbage was cooked with apples, sweet, slightly bitter OK. Salad was pretty standard fare. Good beer selection, waitress was attentive, but allowed us to relax. read more

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The food and service is superb. A great stop before or after a trip to Apple Hill. The ambiance is fun and in side and outside.

Love this place, it's not fancy but it's Camino and rustic like Camino. The food is filling and heavy but delicious and alot of it is German based. Great hospitality and service. The outside area is usually full of dogs and has a beautiful lawn to play horse shoes or let the kids play and dogs sniff around lol. read more

food last night was amazing !!! we always enjoy ourselves. everything is just so nicely done beautiful environment. The outside seating looks wonderful.. read more

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First experience here was over 10 years ago, I never forgot about that buffalo burger. So when my husband and I came up to Apple Hill today I was so excited to return here. At first I was apprehensive because it has since changed to a German menu but we decided to embrace it still. And we are so glad we did! The beef stroganoff over spaetzel was so good! Huge portion with plenty of mushrooms & tender beef. My husband got the meatloaf and he loved it! Staff were super attentive and they seemed to be very acclimated with their regulars. Would definitely return the next time we are in the area read more

The Forester - Beef Stroganoff with sauerkraut - German Near Me - Camino, California

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I was disappointed with my food. I ordered a few items nothing was good. Nothing seemed seasoned and my chicken was soggy and tasteless. My waitress was nice and the restaurant itself was okay. But the experience was overwhelmingly disappointing. They need more drink selections. Sodas came in cans. I won't be back. read more

This place is off the hook good! We got the jaggerschnitzel with black bean and sausage soup. This is the ultimate comfort food. Flavor was so savory and portions were huge. The restaurant look like something you'd find in solvang. Wood all around and the perfect ambiance. Our server was super friendly and gave us great suggestions. I CANNOT WAIT COME BACK HERE! read more

After many years of visiting Apple Hill, I finally stopped at The Forester Pub and Grill. Their menu included some familiar German dishes which looked interesting and a nice option for a cool late fall visit. The restaurant was filling up quickly which was a good sign for this place on Carson Road in beautiful downtown Camino. Parking is decent, and they have a lot in the rear. The inside of the restaurant looks like your uncle's old cabin in a wonderful way. It has a warm and comfortable look with authentic wood stoves. I sat down and reviewed the large menu. There are lots of traditional American dishes here that seem to be popular, but I had my eye on the schnitzel. They have Jagerschnitzel and Wienerschnitzel. I chose the Wiener since the sauce seemed intriguing. A generous and loaded salad and a hot cup of coffee were quickly delivered to my table while they prepared my entree. The Wienerschnitzel was simply amazing. The meat was perfectly cooked with a nice thin breading and a sublime sauce. The spatzle were just heavenly - truly homemade and light as air even soaked in gravy. You can get red cabbage too which helps cut through the heavy fare. Towards the end, I finally squeezed the lemon on the schnitzel and was rewarded with a spectacular combination of flavors that made it easy to clean the plate. The location near all the farms in Apple Hill is more than enough reason to visit The Forester, but the amazing schnitzel is worth the drive. If the rest of the food is similar to the German options, I think this place is a true gem in the foothills. read more

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Please frequent this place so it stays open. It's the best food I've had in ages. I don't know what else to say. It's so good. Service was amazing. They let us sit outback and our two year old played on the lawn which meant we got to enjoy. It's cozy, it's clean. It's just all around one of the best places in the area. read more

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!!! read more

I've been going here for many years. They changed their menu to focus on German cuisine last year, to great success. Great food, nice ambiance, fast service, local wines and local beer on tap, great place to stop by in Camino. read more

I really love this place. We have been several times over the last 6 years, and I'll definitely be returning again. The last time we visited, we actually ordered food to go because we were staying in town overnight, and checked into our hotel about an hour before closing time. We phoned in the order and it was ready for pick up in no time. We ordered the pot roast, beef stroganoff, potato soup, salad, and some grilled cheese sandwiches for the kids. Everything was plentiful and well cooked. The only down side this time was that my spouse's pot roast seemed to have been cooked with twice the salt that it needed. He actually ended up rinsing it off before he could eat it. The potato soup was equally as salty. Everything else was find. We've had both the soup and pot roast in the past (years ago) and didn't have the same issue, so we're going to assume this was just an off night. Parking can be tough as this place is a local favorite, but the atmosphere is great and cozy, and the food really is great. I keep saying I'll try their burger or tacos, but I can't stray from the stroganoff. I also love the salad and how they include fresh beets as part of the main salad. Fresh-not pickled. Such a treat! If you are driving to Tahoe, or enjoying time at Apple Hill, I'd absolutely recommend stopping by here. I tried to get the family to stop again on our way home, but we were in a rush to get home and had to pass. Maybe next year :). read more

The Forester - Beef stroganoff, spaetzel, and red cabbage. Perfect Autumn meal. - German Near Me - Camino, California

The small town of Camino, CA, is best known for its touristy apple farms that collectively is known as Apple Hill. But last month, I stopped on into Forester Pub and Grill in Camino. This place has awesome comfort food. Pretty large menu offering the likes of burgers, sandwiches, soups, speciality salads, ribeye, pot roast, meatloaf, chicken cordon blue, pork chops, shepherds pie, and the Forester favorites. The favorites are jagerschnitzel, Wienerschnitzel, Hungarian pork goulash, beef stroganoff, chicken n dumplings, and chicken in wine cream sauce. The place was cozy. The inside looks like a converted house. Clean, basic no frills place. No Instagram wall, no cute theme. Just great comfort food. Our waitress provided us top notch service. On the lazy late weekend afternoon we popped on in, there were lots of locals dining or grabbing drinks at the bar. I ordered the Hungarian pork goulash. It was fantastic. Ohhh that mushroom gravy was flavorful. The pork was fork tender. Simmered deliciousness. The spatzle was of course house-made. The purple cabbage had the perfect sour tanginess. The house garden side salad, that came with the entree, was fresh and had a variety of fixins. The blue cheese dressing had lots of stinky yummy chunks of blue cheese. Hubs ordered a cheeseburger. He liked it. I took a bite and it was good. Juicy 8 ounce patty made from Angus beef. The burger fixins were fresh and came served on the side. The fries were hunky steak fries. Our server was terrific. She was welcoming, knowledgeable about the menu items, and very efficient. She let us sit in the front room. We were the only guests in that room. At first I thought that sitting away from her other tables may slow down the service or she may forget about us. Nope. That did not happen. Nothing but stellar service. read more

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Average food, nothing spectacular. Service and wait time were very good. Nothing about the food was overly flavorful. Just average.

So the menu is very misleading. You don't get what the menu says and then when you point it out to the waitress she doesn't care

The Forester Pub is my favorite restaurant in El Dorado County. Absolutely the best German/American food! The service is above and beyond, in a warm cabin like ambiance. So, thankful their still around, in Camino, CA between Pollock Pines & Placerville. read more

Service was friendly, the waitstaff was very attentive and nice. Partner had Jaegerschnitzel (sp?) and he really enjoyed it. I had the small appetite fish and chips, it was pretty good... the chips were really nice. The decor was very cozy, and it was actually a really relaxing stop. read more

I took my wife to The Forester restaurant yesterday, we spoke with our server and found out that they are the same owners of a restaurant that we loved years ago " St. Pauly's inn " which has been closed now for several years. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that the ambience is still the same as before, the service was prompt and the food was absolutely delicious, we drove over an hour and a half to have dinner and it was remarkable. read more

We were staying in Camino and were looking for local restaurants for dinner. The menu looked great so we decided to give it a try. It was fairly busy when we arrived, but we didn't have to wait too long for a booth. The menu is pretty extensive and it was hard to decide what to get. Burger? Tacos? Salad? Even the Forester Favorites had so many delicious sounding items and it was hard to choose. My hubby loves weinerschnitzel and I love Hungarian goulash so that's what we had. The goulash was amazing! The salads were okay - the tomatoes were a little softer than I like. Hubby liked his dish too. I got a side of veggies to go along with mine. The generous serving of goulash was enough for lunch the next day. We were there in late June. There's only one thing that was a problem and that was flies in the restaurant. I would suggest a bug zapper. We have one at home and those things work like magic. If I'm ever in the area again, I would most definitely come back. read more

The Forester - Hungarian goulash. Delicious! - German Near Me - Camino, California

This place is a cute little gem near the Apple Hill farms. It's a fall tradition for me to visit Apple Hill, but this past fall was the first time I ate here and I'm glad that we gave it a try. It's very cozy inside and was a great place to warm up with some delicious and comforting food. The menu is extensive and offers both American and European fare. We ordered clam chowder and the shepherd's pie. The meal came with a side salad, which was a meal in its own right due to how big the portion was! Everything was tasty. It will definitely be on my radar the next time I visit Apple Hill. read more

The Forester - Shepherd's pie, clam chowder - German Near Me - Camino, California

We have tried many German restaurants over the past 50+ years after living in Germany for 2 years and loving the comfort food. The Schnitzel was cooked to perfection, moist and tender. The goulash soup delicious, and for dessert the apple strudel & German chocolate cake, if you can dare to choose was the end to a wonderful meal. The owners, Bill the chef, and wife Helen, the hostess and waitress, provided excellent friendly warm service making our night out to celebrate our wedding anniversary with family a night to remember. The moment you walk in you will find the atmosphere warm, friendly, comfortable and homey, and will want to come back and try everything on the menu! I know we will be back. read more

My favorite restaurant to go to when in the area! Their schnitzel and braised cabbage are amazing so is there beef stroganoff. I'm getting hungry just writing this review. I've noticed change in their hours, but that still will not stop me from partaking and their great food. And I love the old world German atmosphere. There's nothing better on a cold winter or fall day then stopping here to get food. Gives you the feels. read more

First time i had dinner at this restaurant it was a VIP service and to qualify food highly recommend read more

The Forester - The owner and operator - German Near Me - Camino, California

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I keep forgetting to give this place a review, so here goes....it's awesome!! Every time we visit Apple Hill we stop here for dinner, and it's the highlight of the trip. Excellent! The food is awesome, comforting, and you are definitely not leaving hungry! The Bavarian dishes are to freakin' die for, it's worth the beautiful drive up the hill just for the Schnitzel. It's crazy, even if you've never been here, the second you walk in the door it feels like a home away from home. Go! Now!! read more

What a great surprise! Terrific food, beer and dessert! Fantastic! We had such a lovely visit we want to move to Camino!

I saw great reviews on Next Door app about how great this restaurant was and decided to try it. Let me tell you, we were not disappointed. The food was great and very tasty. My hubby had the pork chop and carrots and the stroganoff dish and we loved both dishes. The atmosphere was nice and rustic and the service was great too. We will definitely be back. read more

The recent changes to the interior and menu were made to hone in on their German theme - which is exactly what they've accomplished. The interior is perfect - comfortable, with the decor and music both fitting. The food was spectacular. Like a home cooked meal from people who value our shared European heritage. Portions were plentiful - flavor was light and just right - food well-prepared. All brought together by the owners Helen and her husband Bill (and other family in the kitchen) who bring this place together mit Leib und Seele. read more

Great burgers. Good quality meat. Friendly service too. Must try it! Lots of parking. Easy access from hwy 50. Indoors has been remodeled & looks great & comfortable.​ read more

After a day in Apple Hill we were hungry and didn't want to stand in the long lines at the orchards, this was the first place we stumbled upon. A quick glance on Yelp with 4 stars average rating we decided to give it a shot. The inside is what you'd expect from a pub, dark and outdated. The menu offered burgers, salads, tacos, schnitzels and some seafood platters. We all ordered entrees and got a side cup of clam chowder. This is where things took a turn. The clam chowder was good and we're shoveling it down but as I got to the end of my cup, there was a large dead fly. Appetite immediately ruined. We asked them to cancel our entree order and thankfully they did. They did still charge us for the one cup of fly chowder. For 6 sodas and 4 cups of soup was $28! Yikes. I didn't give one star only because the waitress was very nice and apologetic. Unfortunately for us, this place is a hard pass. read more

We were coming back from the apple farms and needed a good place to eat. We found this place and we are so glad we did! The food was delicious. The dumpling with gravy was so good and different, light and fluffy! Not at all what I was expecting. Cool old school diner/pub vibes. The best was the service. The server was taking care of the entire restaurant all on her own. She was running all over the place. You just don't see that type of hustle and pride in service anymore. I didn't catch her name, but she was incredible!!! She deserves a raise! My husband who ran restaurants was super impressed and we left her a nice tip as a thank you for her hard work!! read more

Great ambience, phenomenal comfort food, fantastic service. Located in a rural little town which just adds to the mystique. What a gem!

Had my Birthday. party at the Forester and it was awesome....the wait staff was kind and the food outstanding.. Most has the fish and chips and so did I. Nice size portions...good quality. And done to perfection. Place had a country feel.... warm and friendly. Will be bring my book club back so they can enjoy too!,, Thank you for my party read more