Forgotten Tonic - St. Augustine (FL)

5 /5 Tracy Cole: We were here during Nights of Lights, and they were definitely decorated for the season. Our service was 100% on! Ethan was a young guy ready to serve with a smile. We had meatloaf (sooo good), shrimp and grits (husband says 5 stars), and meatballs. The warm bread was amazing. Drinks were served in festive mugs, and we were given Christmas hats that light up. Weve decided this is a stop we want to bring all of our guests to experience. Definitely make this a priority!

5 /5 Matthew: What a lovely experience and truly satisfying dining experience. The decorations for Christmas were spectacular and truly the most festive restaurant Ive experienced in St. Augustine. The salad with Gorgonzola cheese was perfectly balanced and crisp with freshness. The fish sandwich blackened with aioli and patatas bravas as a side was a savory and satisfying dish. Be sure to start off with a nice or naughty shot depending on your personal preferences. Lovely experience and extremely satisfying dinner.

4 /5 Lauren Axelsen: Cute restaurant! Nice place to sit outside and decorated nicely for Christmas. Bruschetta was nicely presented and tasty! Comes on 2 crunchy on the outside,but toasty on the inside loaves instead of sliced crustini. Pickled platter was good, but bread or crackers should be included not upcharged. Sangria and beer was good. Only can beer,but served with cold glass. Tap water was served without ice. Was not cold.

4 /5 Lsavasian M: Hidden away from the main street of the Historic District in St. Augustine, Forgotten Tonic is a unique cocktail bar that’s well worth seeking out. We visited on a busy Saturday night, and the place was packed, so it did take a bit of time to get a drink. They have two bars serving craft cocktails that are just as creative as the ambiance itself. The atmosphere feels like an old-world European cottage, with warm amber lighting and vintage décor throughout. One standout detail is how the cocktails are served in adorable, curated glassware and mugs—especially during the Christmas season. It’s really fun to see the holiday theme carried through into the drink menu. Prices are on the higher end, but the experience and creativity make it a memorable stop.

5 /5 Cory Stansbury: We used the online reservation system and were immediately seated. The drink menu was quite imaginative and they had excellent homemade sodas! They were decorated for Halloween and the atmosphere was ideal. Our server was very attentive, delivered our food as ordered, and wasnt pushy at all. I ordered the pork chop, we split a large salad, and my wife got the Penne a la Vodka. My pork chop was perfectly cooked and didnt seem to be ruined by the always-common wet brine that so many restaurants employ. It had a wonderful homemade BBQ sauce and I subbed the Brussels with gochujang sauce-- which were fried nicely with the sauce being a perfect complement. The salad was very fresh, nicely dressed, and used a very good quality cheese. Lastly, my wifes pasta was generously sauced and she was extremely happy with this vegetarian option. Certainly not phoned in like some places. It had a softito base with vegetable broth and then was finished with cream, high end cheese, and vodka. We were only in town for two nights and I scoured the city to find the right place for our second night. Forgotten Tonic didnt disappoint.