Forgotten Tonic

Name: Forgotten Tonic
Address: 6 Aviles St, St. Augustine, FL, United States, 32084
Telephone: (904) 827-9055
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2223 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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A hidden neighborhood gem featuring modern twists on comfort food, an extensive wine list & craft cocktails. Indoor & outdoor dining. Happy Hour Mon-Fri

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

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Takeout

(904) 827-9055

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(904) 827-9055
Website
http://www.forgotttentonic.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
6 Aviles St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Neighborhood
St. Augustine
Cross street
King Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,223 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Lively
St. Augustine
Best Overall
St. Augustine
Best Value
St. Augustine
Innovative
St. Augustine
Healthy
St. Augustine
Neighborhood gem
St. Augustine
Lively
St. Augustine
Most Booked

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Dana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is truly a hidden treasure! From the moment I arrived, Abby made me feel right at home in this cozy, intimate little restaurant. She was very knowledgeable, and helped me make the perfect choice for dinner; Shrimp and Grits Etouffee. I’ve enjoyed Shrimp and Grits in several restaurants and the dish Forgotten Tonic’s Chef prepared was by far, the best I have ever tasted. A perfect balance of flavors, textures and just enough “heat”. Abby also suggested the Brown Butter Cake with its light layer of lemon curd and fresh berries artfully hidden under a whipped cream crown; marvelous! Kudos to Abby and the Chef for providing me with an exceptional dining experience!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best cocktails and easily the best burger I have ever had a restaurant. Absolutely recommend!
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MarkL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time I had eaten at Forgotten Tonic and I was mightily impressed. While the range of food is not expansive, everything we ordered off the menu was delicious and the service across the board could not have been better. We will definitely be back! I have always enjoyed this place as a bar, for a quick drink or two. I now know that is also a wonderful venue for a date night, or any other celebration!
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere. Great food. The shrimp and grits were amazing! Definitely would go back.
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PaulJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a hidden gem in St. Augustine! The food was fresh and delicious! We even canceled our plans on Wednesday and went a second time while visiting for a week. The entire team is friendly and engaging. We recommend the fried green tomatoes and the pomegranate martini, to name a few!
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RachelA
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Location and food were perfect. Quite a long wait for service at times but may have been because of the holiday weekend. Cocktails were excellent - first time here but hopefully not our last
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Shrimp and grits are the bomb the drinks were awesome try the FLIP
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Kimberly
West Palm Beach
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience4
Food took forever to get to the table, despite only being half full. Everyone of the 4 of us had our dishes WAY over salted. Never had such a salty meal. Not steak knives for our $60 steak specials because they “were washing them”.
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Alex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Everything was very good. Lots of great drink options. all 3 dishes that we were ordered were amazing and cooked perfectly!
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Luvtodine
Houston
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
We sat outside on a Thursday early evening . We started with cocktails and appetizers. Cocktails were very good but weak and not a generous pour. Which I found surprising since the cocktails were at a premium price. We ordered a charcuterie board and mixed olives. The olives came out, no plates to allow for sharing at our table. There was an abundance of marinated olives and very few olives. The ration was 80% large garlic cloves and 20% small chopped olives. The olives were overpowered by the taste of garlic. Totally not worth it. The charcuterie board was never brought out and the server coincidentally never checked on us between the drinks and serving the entree . When the entree came out, I stated that we haven’t received the charcuterie board and she said,”Oh, that’s strange,” and walked off. It was early, around 5, we had a show to go to, so I am guessing no one in the kitchen wanted to make the board. The trout was excellent, as was the burgers and fried green tomatoes platter. We ended with bacon Carmel cheesecake. An obscenely large piece of of bacon adorned the cheesecake. It was an interesting dessert. The charcuterie board was removed from the bill. The cost of the dinner was typical for eating downtown. We have been there a few times , and will return , but there is always an issue with something left out of our order, EVERY SINGLE VISIT! We enjoyed sitting outside, as the humidity was low and the weather was comfortable . The horse and carriages are on this street’s route , so if you don’t want to be a part of the scenery , sit inside.
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wandav
Jacksonville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food and service, nice ambiance. Indoor and outdoor seating. Extensive beverage menu.
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BrittanyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great little spot. Fantastic owner/ he was very kind and very welcoming. Great drinks and great food! Loved this place
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DorothyF
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Very nice unique place. Food was delicious. Everyone very nice. Waitress forgot one of our side dishes but that's ok. She was very sweet
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was very attentive and friendly (I wish I could remember her name…). The service was quick and the food/drinks were delicious!
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ShantaJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great place to eat weather out for brunch, family friends or just for nice scenery loved it!
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SharonF
Orlando
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite restaurants in St. Augustine. We would highly recommend it to friends coming to visit.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Forgotton Tonic is a cozy, little restaurant with a great atmosphere, large portions and fun cocktails! We had a great girls night celebrating our friend’s birthday. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience4
I’ve been to Forgotten Tonic twice now and the food was excellent both times. I’m also a big fan of the decor/ambiance. My dad had ordered the chef select steak which came not cooked to preference. The chefs did an excellent job rectifying the situation and the manager apologized and offered us free dessert. The manager was extremely professional and friendly. Definitely bring a jacket cause we were freezing in there. Truly my only issue BOTH times I’ve been, has been the service! The first time I went our waitress (I hate to be rude) seemed kind of brain dead. I was there right as they opened and the experience took so long because she was a sloth. This past experience, our waitress had a snarky attitude that wasn’t pleasant to deal with. When you’re paying those prices for a delicious meal it would be nice to also receive service to match.
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CJTH
Jacksonville
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tanner was great! Just an A+ experience. Cocktails are always ridiculously good!
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ScottD
Jacksonville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great spot on an iconic street. Food was delicious and the drinks creative and different. A couple of glasses of house wine to finish dinner, great value. Yes, there are many great restaurants in St Augustine, this is in the top 10. Haven’t been, give it a try. Go early, grab a spot at the bar or make reservations, it’s a small venue.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The bruschetta and cucumber salad were both rather bland. The burger and truffle fries were incredible!
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JanaH
Orlando
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great location!!Maybe we ordered the wrong thing..but overall it was good.
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RogerR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Damn near perfect in every way. Will definitely go back and recommend.
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jannt
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
The menu was easy to read and understand. Our server was most attentative to other tables and took time to return to our table. Maybe I'm just being too pickky. We were presented with a delectable slice of chocolate cake to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary and it was indeed delicious. We enjoy the Forgotten Tonic and make it a must visit each time we're in St. Augustine, and have recommended it to many people.
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AdriaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
such fun and creative cocktails paired with gorgeous and delicious plates have never had a meal here that wasn't amazing the service is always exceptional the wine list is extensive and filled with many great choices
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Bonjournee
Atlanta Metro
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had been to FT a year ago and remember it being a bit more of a memorable experience. Food was very good this time (rainbow trout, blackened redfish sandwich and delicious Caesar salad) but the real surprise was the 2.99 % surcharge added to the check for the “benefits of the staff”. The bottom of the check and small sign in front of restaurant alerts you but it is easy to miss ! After getting the bill and asking waiter about it , he did remove the surcharge. He was not even clear on how to explain the reason. After spending over 140$ on dinner and leaving a generous tip, we chose to opt out of the added surcharge which was never mentioned other than the bottom of the check or small sign by the hostess stand. Just wanted to alert since it is removable and easy to miss.
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Msearson
Coastal Georgia
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and impeccable service! We were promptly greeted at the door and seated right away. Our server, Liam, was excellent! We had the Lima Bean Hummus, Corn Chowder, and Caprese Salad. Wonderful food and beautiful presentation!
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StAugustinediners
Jacksonville
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
Food was excellent, waitors and bartenders were very attentive. Noise level was loud which made conversation a little difficult.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Liam our server was amazing! Catered to us like queens!
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JazzyJeffJax
Jacksonville
123 reviews
vip
3.0
123 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience3
We have eaten at this establishment in the past and it had been nothing short of a 5-star rating. However, our recent experience was disappointing. We were seated at the last table by the bar. The seat cushions need to be replaced as we were sitting about 6” or more lower than expected. In addition, the same side of the table was next to an employee door that constantly slammed shut due to the spring not having enough tension. All during the service we felt the vibration from the door closing. Our server started off great and then went downhill. I understand this is a tourist town near a university, but there is no excuse for the poor level of service. We ordered the Fried Green Tomato app and drinks. The appetizer was great with a drizzle of a nicely spiced sauce on top of cabbage slaw. We then ordered entrees and side salads. We asked for one of the entrees to be split. Instead of a separate time to eat the salads, all the food was delivered by the kitchen expeditor except for one entree. The entree that we asked to be split wasn’t. I asked the expeditor if the fish entrees he served were split. He said those are definitely not split. I had to also ask for another plate. The waiter didn’t come near the table for at least another 10 minutes. When he finally came back to the table, he said the last entree would be ready soon. Another 10 minutes passed before the last entree was served. The server finally came to our table and I asked for the check and he promptly dropped it off. I quickly reviewed it and placed my credit card on top of the check. The waiter was working all the other tables and then went outside and was talking to people by the front window. after another 10 minutes, I had to get up and go for the bar to cash out my check. The food was excellent, but the service experience was barely 2 stars.
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Chris
Jacksonville
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Food was great. But paid $60 for a steak and kitchen unable to cook it Pittsburg? No to-go box for Ramen dish. Could not seat us early even though tables available.
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Vicki
New York Area
98 reviews
vip
5.0
98 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great hamburger. Best in St Augustine along with the French fries. Wonderful staff
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CharlieR
Jacksonville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food with very good service. The only thing I would request is to have the staff explain what was included in the charcuterie plate
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DebD
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
The cocktails were innovative and the burger was outstanding (one of the best I’ve had). The Brie was scrumptious. We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible, our server was attentive but not overly, and the vibe was immaculate.
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Hmkip
Charleston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food and atmosphere was great! Asked for a booth and was told they were booked already. 4 booths remained opened the entire time we were there.
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lauren
Jacksonville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
bruschetta and truffle fries were amazing and the drinks were on the stronger side but delicious!! definitely will be revisiting for the fries and drinks. overall good environment
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Server was great and very knowledgeable about the menu. Really cute hidden gem in town.
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ChrisAustin
Jacksonville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Mostly a good experience. A couple of the cocktails were nothing special, and I couldn't taste any truffle flavor on the truffle fries. Service was excellent and I liked the ambiance, but the booth's seating was very low, and the table too high. Made me feel like a kid at the grown-up's table.
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LornaK
Jacksonville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was absolutely amazing, I wish I remembered her name. She made our girls night out even more special:)
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FAQs

Forgotten Tonic offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 827-9055.

Forgotten Tonic is rated 4.6 stars by 2223 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(904) 827-9055

6 Aviles St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Additional information

Cross street
King Street
Neighborhood
St. Augustine
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.forgotttentonic.com/
Phone number
(904) 827-9055

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