The Forester — Restaurant in California

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...

Since we are moving into the area, I decided to check out The Forester Pub & Grill. It has an appealing country cabin look and feel about it...perfect setting among the tall Pine and Redwood trees. Once inside, I was greeted by a cheerful lady that sat me down at a nice booth. I reviewed the menu and thought, WOW...everything I like! It was hard to choose from the amazing assortment of dishes. I settled on a Patty Melt and Onion Rings. The patty melt was huge and the onion rings were done to perfection!

Then, a customer walked up and introduced himself. He just asked if I was from around there, and I said we just bought a house nearby. He greeted me to the area and told me a little bit about himself. Very nice retired fellow. Everyone in the restaurant seemed happy and also seemed to know many of the other patrons. I would imagine this is a popular place for the locals (I guess I am now one of them).

I will be stopping by very frequently now that I have experienced the camaraderie of the employees, customers and owners.

I highly recommend The Forester...

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...