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Forgotten Tonic, St. Augustine, FL

Forgotten Tonic

4.8
4.8
2711 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Forgotten Tonic, a hidden neighborhood gem on historic Aviles Street in St. Augustine, blends old-world European charm with modern flair. Our cozy, inviting space is perfect for enjoying expertly crafted cocktails, a diverse wine selection, and a menu of New American cuisine with global influences. Whether you're here for a casual dinner, a special celebration, or a private event, Forgotten Tonic offers exceptional hospitality and a memorable dining experience in the nation's oldest city. Discover the charm of this local favorite and make it your go-to spot in St. Augustine!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (904) 827-9055
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tony Kang
  • Private party facilities
    For private event and large groups, please visit forgottentonic.com and fill out our private event form. Someone will respond to you within 48 hours.
  • Neighborhood
    St. Augustine
  • Cross street
    King Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    None
  • 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, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,711 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Innovative

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Healthy

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Contemporary American

  • St. Augustine

    Best Overall

  • St. Augustine

    Best Food

  • St. Augustine

    Best Service

  • St. Augustine

    Best Ambiance

  • St. Augustine

    Best Value

  • St. Augustine

    Great for brunch

  • St. Augustine

    Innovative

  • St. Augustine

    Good for groups

  • St. Augustine

    Healthy

  • St. Augustine

    Hot spot

  • St. Augustine

    Neighborhood gem

  • St. Augustine

    Great for outdoor dining

  • St. Augustine

    Lively

  • St. Augustine

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forgotten Tonic offers a vibrant dining experience in the heart of St. Augustine with "amazing cocktails" and a "great menu" that caters to diverse tastes. Guests rave about the warm ambiance and attentive service, making it perfect for celebrations and casual outings. Don't miss their creative drink menu and delicious dishes!

2,711 Reviews
  1. Keith

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience tonight I forgotten tonic. The food was outstanding. Our server was fantastic and we enjoy going there from time to time and we always have great experiences. Thank you so much.
    Forgotten TonicResponded today
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Keith! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience and that the food and service exceeded your expectations. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you, and we’re so glad you continue to enjoy your visits. Your kind words mean the world to us—thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to see you again soon!

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  2. Courtney

    Jacksonville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So fun! If you’re lucky enough to snag a reservation before Christmas you’re in for a treat. So festive and the food and atmosphere is top notch.
    Forgotten TonicResponded today
    Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Courtney! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the festive atmosphere and that the food and overall experience made your visit special. We love bringing the holiday spirit to life, and it’s wonderful to hear it added to your enjoyment. We hope to welcome you back again soon—whether it’s during the holidays or any other time of year! Thank you for your kind words and support!

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  3. Dorian

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the place and we go there every time we come to St Augustine. It has the feeling of a “locals hangout”, with a really great vibe and high end atmosphere, without breaking the bank. Service is always great and the cocktails are top!
    Forgotten TonicResponded today
    Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Dorian! We’re thrilled to be your go-to spot every time you visit St. Augustine. Creating a welcoming “locals hangout” vibe with a high-end touch is exactly what we strive for, and it’s wonderful to hear that you enjoy it. We’re so glad you’ve consistently had great service and top-notch cocktails—your support means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

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  4. Chros

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been coming here for a couple years and getting the same food everytime. We learned today change in chief and comepletw change in menu. Unfort took away from the meeals we originally got. We were disappointed to hear that they weren’t coming back.
    Forgotten TonicResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Chris, and for being a loyal guest over the years. We truly appreciate your support and understand your disappointment about the fried green tomatoes and the BLFGT no longer being on the menu. We regularly update our menu to reflect seasonality, ingredient availability, and costs, which helps us keep things fresh and exciting while also challenging our team to grow and innovate. While some dishes may come and go, we hope you’ll find new favorites to enjoy. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to welcome you back soon to explore the latest creations from our kitchen!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We were really looking forward to visiting. We are foodies and in love with mixologists. We tried various drinks. ALL LACK BALANCE AND ARE MEGA SWEET. Imposible to drink. We tried from the holiday menu...then changed to the regular menú. All sweet. Even the negroni was sweet. My gin fizz was no gin and they added cream to the egg white so half of the tall glass was thick foam. This venue is stunning. It has potential. St. Agustine needs a mixology bar (other than The Well or The Ice Plant). Please, study those recipes!! Stay away from the simple syrup. The name was honest. Forgotten.
    Forgotten TonicResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback, Amara. For clarification, the only holiday drink you ordered was the mulled wine, which we comped. Additionally, instead of a Negroni, your order was for a Vieux Carré. We’ll review our specs to ensure every team member is on the same page with proper ratios. The Ramos Gin Fizz is a classic cocktail with gin, cream and egg white, creating the foamy meringue like texture. If a standard gin fizz was intended, there may have been a miscommunication. In that case, we would have gladly corrected any issues if brought to our attention during your visit. As for your joke about the name—it might not have landed, but we appreciate the effort. Thanks for recognizing the ambiance, and we’ll keep refining our offerings!

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  6. Jodie

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, atmosphere and service. Fish sandwich was excellent and Christmas cocktails were spot on. Love the hats we received
    Forgotten TonicResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Jodie! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service—especially the fish sandwich and festive Christmas cocktails. The hats are such a fun way to spread holiday cheer, and we’re glad you loved them! We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience. Happy holidays!

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  7. Steve

    Richmond

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First visit for our group of 4. Was very noisy when we came in and it continued that way for the next hour. Service was very attentive but not pretentious. Food was tasty and portions were generous. Don’t know why but everyone at our table received a knit Christmas cap with flashing lights. They were a big hit!! Thanks! Merry Christmas! We will be back!!
    Forgotten TonicResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Steve! We’re thrilled to hear your group enjoyed your first visit, especially the attentive service, delicious food, and generous portions. The festive knit Christmas caps are such a fun way to spread holiday cheer—we’re so glad they were a hit! We appreciate your feedback about the noise level and want you to know we’re always looking for ways to enhance our space and make every visit even better. Thank you again for celebrating the season with us. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon. Merry Christmas to you and your group!

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  8. Kelly

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great! Our go-to spot! We recommend to everyone!
    Forgotten TonicResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the amazing review, Kelly! We’re truly honored to be your go-to spot and love that you recommend us to everyone—it means the world to us. Your continued support as a regular guest brings so much joy to our team. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for another great visit. Thank you for being such an important part of the Forgotten Tonic family!

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  9. Karen

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was excellent. We had an issue with the mashed potatoes - tasted terrible. The manager came over and took care of it for us. Rest of food was good. We made reservations because it was a pop up Christmas bar. We did get light up hats but was not impressed with the decor nor the drinks. We have had better experiences with other pop up bars. Overall was good.
    Forgotten TonicResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your honest feedback, Karen! We’re so glad to hear our staff provided excellent service and that the manager was able to promptly address the issue with the mashed potatoes. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the rest of your meal. We’d love to hear more about what you felt was missing or could be improved with the pop-up Christmas bar decor. Are there specific elements you would have liked to see added? Regarding the cocktails, we’re sorry they didn’t meet your expectations. Did you have the chance to share your thoughts with your server or the manager during your visit? We always strive to correct any issues on the spot and ensure our guests leave delighted, and your in-person feedback helps us make that happen. We truly appreciate your time and hope to welcome you back!

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  10. Heidi

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic time at forgotten tonic. In my notes, I mentioned that we were here to celebrate our honeymoon. We were treated to not only champagne, but free dessert. Our food was absolutely amazing! 10/10.
    Forgotten TonicResponded on December 3, 2024
    Heidi, congratulations on your honeymoon, and thank you for choosing to celebrate with us! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic time and that the champagne, dessert, and amazing food made your visit special. It was an honor to be part of such a memorable occasion. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Aviles St.! Cheers to your new chapter!

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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 4.8 stars by 2711 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Forgotten Tonic

6 Aviles St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Additional information

  • Cross street
    King Street
  • Neighborhood
    St. Augustine
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tony Kang
  • 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, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (904) 827-9055
  • Private party facilities
    For private event and large groups, please visit forgottentonic.com and fill out our private event form. Someone will respond to you within 48 hours.
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