Finally found our foodie paradise! We have been searching for unforgettable, crave-able dishes that make us look forward to going out on the weekends. This is it! Tasty, inspired dishes and experienced, friendly staff made this a perfect date night. We sat at the bar and started with the Cajun Eggrolls. Best eggrolls we've had with an awesome kick! Hubby had a perfectly cooked burger and truffle fries. I'll be sad when the peach salad and vanilla crème brûlée with blackberries are no longer available, try them before they are gone! Cool vibe and not too loud. Bartenders were spot on with food & drink recommendations recommendations and make mean cocktails! Chef is Five Star ! read more

Forgotten Tonic - Wine Bars Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

We had lunch as a group of seven at Forgotten Tonic while staying in St Augustine for the Christmas lights this week and this is the one restaurant I will not forget and look for again next time we are in the area. We did have reservations because we had heard that it can be a busy place but on a cold weekday at lunch there were empty tables. I had such a fun non alcoholic drink called Sleigh All Day that was served in a gorgeous glass that looked like a vintage Christmas cocktail glass and the cold drink with tea, ginger, pineapple and other flavors was delicious and fun. The shrimp etouffee was absolutely delicious. Service was absolutely perfect. Friendly, kind, but not intrusive and I felt the servers truly enjoyed working there. Great place for a date or a group . read more

We have been trying to dine here for a while. Finally made it for happy hour (had reservations as well around 4). Food was delicious. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. Drinks were also on point. Fried green tomatoes had the perfect texture and flavor. Fresh and crunchy. Glad we got to try it out. read more

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Service was ok. Inside Looks very nice. Food on the other hand was very bland. No salt anywhere, but the fries. Hummus has 0 flavor. Bread was saturated in grease. $19 got me a 2 prices of bland deep fried chicken. No seasoning. No breading. 5 leaves of arugula, old soggy tomato and a stale pretzel bun with a watery mayo sauce. My partner got the blandest rice known to man. Bibimbap was lack luster. Sauce was spice heavy and unbalanced. Like sesame oil and gochujang mixed. Again no seasoning. I tried the sly fox. Half the flavors were missing. Just a total miss. Try the Floridian instead. read more

We were vacationing in St. Augustine and on June 18th we made a reservation for Forgotten Tonic. We selected this restaurant based on reviews and ambiance. I'm not into writing reviews, but will in this case. I will preface with saying that I live in Las Vegas and I am accustomed to excellent service and good food, so maybe I hold other es establishments to a higher standard. I am also very easy to please and not a snooty foodie by any standard. That being said, for the price we paid, I expected better from Forgotten Tonic. They have a cool looking cocktail bar so I ordered a Cosmo Martini. It lacked Orange liquor and cranberry juice, very underwhelming, so I didn't order a second one. My husband ordered the Shrimp & Grits Etouffee, the shrimp was so over the top salty, but he was starving so he ate most of it, the grits were good, but cold. I ordered the Pasta Allá Vodka with grilled chicken. The pasta arrived cool, not even lukewarm. I kindly asked the server if she could just nuke it for a few seconds to warm it up. When she brought it back it was still cool. Disappointed, I left half of the plate unfinished. The couple we were traveling with ordered the FT Burgers and they were good. I should've stuck with just a burger, but we had been sightseeing all day and looking forward to a nice sit down dinner with cocktails. As for the service... the server was very polite, but prior to ordering we asked a question about something on the menu. She said she would ask the chef and would be right back. When she came back, she asked if we were ready to order when we asked about the chef's response, she said she'd forgotten to ask. Nice girl, but she was distracted and all over the place. Maybe she was new I don't know. All in all I would say the ambience was nice but the service and the meal my husband and I got was not. The other couple was happy with their hamburgers and beer though. read more

By far THE BEST cocktails in St. Augustine! Love their Sazerac & Bourbon Sour! Looking forward to visit again!

Hole in the wall place that has a hole in my heart. Johnny and Andrew took us on a cocktail adventure that would rival those little gremlins from tolkiens lord of the rings. You can get secret liquors and potions and drinks that will get you drunk as a punk and I think they also serve food too but whatever. I would recommend this place even to someone I just met on the street read more

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I truly enjoyed our time at The Forgotten Tonic! What a great atmosphere and the staff really made it for me! Jennifer, our bartender, and John, the manager, made sure we had a fabulous experience. They had all these awesome, old school looking apparatuses that derived the juice from fruit and other things. John recognized our intrigue and let us try the fresh blackberry juice and a watermelon rind concoction that was to-die-for! If all that wasn't enough for you, they not only have a weekly happy hour (posted) they have a WEEKEND happy hour as well until 3pm (posted as well)! I had a HH Easy on the Eyes IPA $3 and a delicious Sherry Pain Killer. It had dried orange peel, dried lime, fresh mint in it. The menu is quite extensive, all handcrafted, and bold flavors. I can't wait to come back! If their food is half as good as their drinks, I'm ready! read more

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We shared the BFGTL sandwich, and it was incredible. Our cocktails were also awesome. The emotionally unavailable end espresso martini were also delicious. Highly recommended by two visitors from Philadelphia. The service was very friendly as we sat at the bar. The ambience was also delightful. read more

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I visited Forgotten Tonic on Monday 7/17 with family who were visiting North East Florida from out of town. After looking up reviews and menus for various restaurants in St. Augustine, we settled with a reservation at Forgotten Tonic because of their food and cocktails. The good: Generally, everyone in our party enjoyed their meal, from appetizers, to the Catch of the Day (salmon), Chicken Bella and cheesecake. Generally, no complaints on the food. The very bad and ugly: The service we received during our visit was probably some of the worst service I (and those in our group) have received at any restaurant, ever. We were unsure if we had done something or said something to upset our waitress (perhaps it was showing up 20 minutes early for our reservation, even though the restaurant was not busy at that time and they could have chosen to not seat us until our reservation), but it was clear that something was off and service provided would be uncomfortable at best. From responses to our questions asking for recommendations on the food, to having to ask for water multiple times, we were made to feel like unwelcome guests in the restaurant. The waitress' tone of voice, demeanor, facial expressions when asked about the food or having to wait for someone in our group to make a decision on a menu item all contributed to an experience that was uncomfortable. So much so that after most every interaction, all of us at our table looked at each other with confusion because of the rude interactions each time the waitress visited our table. At the end of the day, we can't complain about the food, but I can't in good conscious return or recommend anyone else visit this restaurant because of how uncomfortable we were made to feel by the wait staff and the lack of professionalism. I wish my family from out of state did not have this uncomfortable dining experience. read more

We hosted our son and daughter in law's rehearsal dinner and welcoming party at Forgotten Tonic and can't say enough good things! The food was delicious, the drinks creative and festive and ambiance fitting for the celebration! The service was impeccable and the owners John and Mike -- well bravo! Great night, thank you! read more

Beautiful decor and ambience inside. Extensive cocktail menu broken down by spirit; makes it easy to navigate but a little overwhelmed with all the options. Our server was very sweet and gave us great recommendations. Love that they have a daily specials and a great happy hour. We had the meatballs. It was a decent portion, however definitely missing some seasoning.. we ended up getting the flatbread ( which was amazing ) and cutting up our meatballs and adding them on top of it, which was delicious. The drinks were also good, be prepared to spend 13$-15$ for a craft cocktail. read more

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Place has a good vibe. Drinks were good. Wine list is adequate. Our server was changed mid-way through the meal which wasn't a problem but just seemed odd not to acknowledge a change. Four of five dishes came out together. The fifth dish came out five minutes later. The fifth dish was not hot so it must have sat around on a counter. My mashed potato's were not evenly warmed and pockets were cold. They must have been microwaved. That fifth dish was comped and they also provided a free dessert. I'd go in for a drink but probably not stay for dinner. I didn't see a manager so maybe that had something to do with it. read more

Delightful! Was here on a Tuesday so pretty quiet. Brooke was my server/bartender and she was very nice. Met Tony the chef who let me know the tuna arrived from Hawaii today so I ordered the seared tuna and it melted in my mouth!! Ordered the veggie flatbread which was very good. If you are not hungry but want something small I would recommend the tuna first line! But the flatbread was good. I really wanted to try the meatballs but I guess I will have to come back. Johnny was another server, very personable and enjoyable to be around. I would have take a pic of the tuna, but I ate it all read more

Forgotten Tonic - Their hh menu. Limited but very good. I had the rose cava and I was happy - Wine Bars Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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This restaurant has a policy that if you do not call that day by noon that they charge $10 per head for canceling a reservation (table of 8 reserved). I called 40 minutes prior because our party was running late to see if they could push back our reservation 15 or 30 minutes. They said they were too busy to accommodate and would hold for 10 minutes or we could rebook at 915pm. Knowing we were not going to make the reservation and 915pm would not work for us, I requested to cancel and since they were so busy assumed they would waive the cancellation fee. The manager told me it was the owners policy and he could not refund the charge so I am out $80. Although I understand why they have the fee...I just can't believe they wouldn't refund me or even reduce the fee on a "busy" evening. We eat out a lot and their are many restaurants to choose from in St Augustine. Unfortunately I will never try this one after this reservation experience. Disappointing! read more

Really quaint, intimate hidden bar outside of the main streets of St. Augustine. We went to catch the last day of The Miracle Pop-up Bar just after Christmas. It wasn't as festive as other Miracle Bar pop-ups I've been to, but the food, service, and drinks were top notch. Our server made some great recommendations outside of the miracle menu (if you're a key lime pie fan, you MUST order the key lime pie martini!) We had the Cajun egg rolls to start which were crunchy and had a little Cajun kick in the dip. I had the shrimp and grits etouffee and it was delicious! Just a little pricier than I thought but we enjoyed our post holiday treats. read more

My wife and I went with our neighbors on a date night. My neighbors said it use to be called Cellar 6 and this was the first time they'd been since the name change. It was a rainy St. Augustine Friday night but we didn't get too wet on the walk. We had a 745P reservation and we got there around 730P. There were at least 7 open tables but for some reason the told us they were still getting our table ready so they directed us to the bar. We started with two orders of meatballs and the Brie appetizer. The meatballs have a hint of spice and were served over a white gravy. There were 3 per order so we had a total of 6 on the table. The Brie came with an assortment of fruits and crackers. Both were very good. I got the cobia over ancient grains. It was very good. I didn't notice the cobia came blackened. It's not the end of the world, but I would have preferred it if it was just grilled. The grains were very good and added good texture. My wife got the burger medium and substituted mashed potatoes for the fries. The burger was cooked to the right temp and she really liked it. She didn't care for the mashed potatoes. She said they didn't taste like anything so I gave them a try. I'm not a huge salt guy but these potatoes need something. There are still a lot of places around town that we haven't tried. I would consider coming back before giving another place a try. read more

Everything was great. Our waiter was awesome and the food was delicious! Everything we ate was flavorful and fresh. Can't wait to come back here and try other menu items. Yummy!!! read more

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Attended for the Miracle Pop-up and it did not disappoint. The food was absolutely amazing and the drinks were too. Even the kids menu items were really good. I would order that kids pasta dish as my entree if I could. I had the shrimp and grits which was very good but the real winner was the Chef's Cut my husband had. Servers were very friendly too. We will definitely be back! read more

Came here for a friends birthday weekend and had so I had so much fun! The drinks were amazing! And the service was so fast considering there were 8 of us! We all got apps and drinks and stayed for a couple hours! It was a great atmosphere and our group will be back for another weekend get away soon! read more

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Came in for lunch with two kids. My kids loved the kid menu dish names. It was decked out with Halloween decorations and more importantly the staff was top notch. This is a place where there is no bad dish. The chemistry they put in every plate is very well thought out. Try this place out. It's great. read more

Love their vegan burger and their vegan panna cotta dessert. The ciabatta bread (also vegan) is insanely good, and sometimes I go just to get an order of that. It comes with the tastiest garlicky olive oil blend to dip it in. Not many places offer a full vegan line up. Much appreciated! Went with my boyfriend and my family on two separate occasions and they loved it as well. Prices are a little high, but that's what you get for great food and stellar service. The ambiance and decor are great too. read more

Loved the atmosphere, the decor, the vibe. Amazing food and creative cocktails. Will be back every time I visit!

This was my favorite go to place in the historic district. As of lately service has deteriorated, portions reduced, prices greatly increased or portions greatly reduced. Almost get the impression that you are bothering them. Wait is long. Don't hold your breath waiting on them to check on you. Wine selection has deteriorated and most seem unfinished. The baked Brie is pathetic with only a couple of each fruit. In the past you would get a cluster of grapes, not just four grapes. cost higher, much higher service an afterthought smaller portions wine quality deteriorated and doubled in cost the Meatball hors d'oeuvre tasted like Ikea they add a $1 charge to bill for what? some shared service or training ‍ plenty of better places Neither read more

over the first weekend of December I had taken one of my friends out for her birthday. well it was a cold night & I called before i got there to see what time they closed & stop serving food. so no mention of a reservations of any kind. so took almost 2hours to find parking since it was extremely busy & by the time I got there they told us no tables unless reserved or a hour & 30 min wait time outside when its 40-30 out? now when I had called all the server or hostess had to say was no tables left unless reserved. i could have taken her someone else & not even came here. & 25 people standing in line to use the bathroom? after that i said nah i'm good! left & found someplace else to eat. sorry but I'll never go to a place like this again! her the food is great but after that I won't even waste my time! read more

Great cocktails and dessert. It's a nice stop for an after dinner drink. Service is great, too!

The food is amazing and the atmosphere is stunning! I recommend sitting at their new bar and ordering an old-fashioned and the shrimp and grits! read more

Delicious!!! First let me say you are going to spend some cash here. It is on the pricey side, but we didn't mind spending the extra money on a date night. My husband got the blackened cobia and he couldn't stop talking about how surprised he was at how delicious it was. I had the shrimp and grits. It was plenty more than I could finish. It has a little bit of a kick to it. I really wished I could have finished it, it was so good. The baked Brie was also very delicious. It had blackberry jam on it and had plenty of other items to enjoy with it. Make sure to make reservations, especially if you go on the weekend. The only down side we found was that is was extremely loud, so it was hard to hear each other. Obviously it's the acoustics and not much can be done. read more

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The perfect spot for drinks outside, just off the main plaza, but away from the crowds. The mulled wine was delicious: warm, sweet and spicy, and served in an adorable Santa mug. Our server was attentive and efficient. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Nice place for dinner. Pretty empty on a weekday compared to how it can be on the weekends so we were seated quickly. Our waitress was very friendly but service was SLOW. We ordered our app and it took almost 20 minutes for it to come out and for us to be able to order our entrees. We had the Cajun eggrolls, which were better than most eggrolls I've had so no complaints. Took another 20 minutes for our food to arrive, at which point we asked for a water refill which didn't come until after we had pretty much finished our food. The entrees were amazing though - the shrimp and grits etouffee had the perfect balance of cheese grits with a savory sauce and plenty of shrimp and andouille sausage to pair with it. The chicken bella similarly was full of flavor over perfectly cooked mashed potatoes and a delicious sauce. We also tried their bread pudding and brown butter cake for dessert. Some bites were good and others were disappointing, so nothing special there. Other than the dismally slow service, it was an enjoyable dinner and nice atmosphere, just budget for extra time. read more

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Food was great, my bar tender, don't remember his name, was super professional and very knowledgeable of the menu. I had the egg rolls with southwest chicken, and it was fantastic. read more

Sooo.... we decided to get married during Covid because we didn't want to postpone our wedding for a whole another year. We did our honeymoon in Saint Augustine and this was the first restaurant that we tried recommended by our hotel. I love the vibe and ambience. The food was amazing and the hostess and our server were very friendly. Our server recommended all of the items that we ate that night. Best thing was the bruschetta it was so amazing, definitely should get that when you go there. Hope you enjoy read more

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We went back in 2020 and it was amazing! So much so that we returned in our 2024 trip. But this time the experience was not as great as the first time. Drinks were insanely overpriced, the presentation was not the same, and the ambiance had changed. It was ok though. We ordered the steak + charcuterie board and brie with one cocktail and one glass of wine. The brie was good. All of this, $200+. read more

First night in Saint Augustine and we wanted something different to celebrate the first time visit! We found it. Promptly seated for our reservation by a very sweet hostess (who commented on my pendant) and then followed by the great service by our waiter, Liam! The libations were amazing and the food was very good. Coming from a much larger city, we were amazed by the quality of this place! We will return next time in town! read more

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Cute little place but $20 for a craft cocktail was a bit much. I had the meatball app, it was delicious.

Forgotten tonic was fantastic, the shrimp and grits was the best I've ever had! The service was amazing- the wait staff and managers couldn't have been more accommodating. read more

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Very good food and drinks. You can taste the freshness in everything!! The Lima bean hummus was my favorite!! Our server Chris was very informative and gave great suggestions. We will return. read more

We stopped by late night after shopping in the area. She had the red fish sandwich and I had a burger, both were absolutely delicious. the vibe was soft and inviting and the staff was incredibly friendly. A must visit! read more

Clearly, a place of the locals Be forewarned ,it's busy. Maybe , the most outstanding executed crafted beverage menu anywhere. Ok, let's start they measure - so their recipes are consistent in taste and design . And, don't miss their Key Lime after dinner drink. And, wow , don't know who is behind their liquor selections but they are exquisite and worldly. Let's talk about the food. Excellent ingredients. clearly a scratch kitchen that excites their menu extremely well. Service is outstanding as well. Kudos to whoever is training and managing. This is a professional operation and well worth the visit if you can get in. The bar is first come, first serve. You might be able to bribe a local to give up their seat. St Augustine you are lucky to have such a place. It would be a welcome restaurant anywhere in the country . read more

First, let me say that the food was great! The service was horrible. We arrived at 6:20 for a 6:30 reservation. We were promptly seated. Server took drink order and we ordered a warm bread appetizer. It was warm and good, but it took forever to get drinks. Server took our dinner order. If the five people at the table, two received our entrees while the other three received salads. Then the rest of the entrees came out about five minutes later, with another of the salads. My salad arrived about five minutes after that. The server said the kitchen was overwhelmed and just randomly sending out food. I am not sure why the kitchen was overwhelmed because she the place wasn't unduly overcrowded when we arrived. It did get busy while we were there but isn't that expected? Also, at 6:45 when we ordered our entrees they were out of a few choices. and at 7:30 when we tried to order dessert they were out of two of the five choices. Again, the food we received was great but waiting on drinks and the food coming out in a haphazard order made for an unpleasant dining experience. Server was nice but very absent. I believe the place has a management issue that includes not knowing how to order supplies, amounts to prepare and training of servers. This was a Friday night. They should not have run out of any food items at the beginning of the weekend. We will try the place again because the food was really good but I hope they get their act together. Could be such a fave! Also, they place a 2% surcharge on your bill. This is not cool. It should ask you if you want to add the surcharge rather than putting it there and telling you that you can ask to have it removed. After the fiasco we had I was not going to wait for the server to go adjust the bill. Also, this feels like the customer paying their kitchen help. Isn't that included in the cost of the food that is on the menu? If you have to ask the customer for an additional amount to pay your regular waged staff then you aren't pricing your food correctly. read more