Forgotten Tonic

Forgotten Tonic is such a great experience for drinks and food that we decided to use them last week for our son's rehearsal lunch and Im not exaggerating when I say that it may have been the best part of the wedding week. They are currently decorated beautifully for Christmas and just have a ton of seasonal special drinks and I've never had one that's bad. It really sets a festive mood. We were able to choose from our favorite appetizers, drinks, main dishes and obviously the butter cake for all of our guests. I've never once had anything to eat or drink at Forgotten Tonic that didn't hit and that wasn't a home run. I've previously recommended them for a meal but I'd like to follow that up by saying they are an ideal place to hold an event. The staff and the service match the great food and drinks. Forgotten Tonic epitomizes what a great local business should be.

This was difficult to rate. Hubs and I visited this place a couple times when it was Cellar but this was a totally different experience. I was craving mussels so that is what I ordered. Hubs and I were visiting with one of his coworkers, who lives close by. We all ordered drinks as well. The restaurant was not much different than when it was under a previous name. The menu was different and maybe it was a little busier than our previous visit but in the end, disappointing in a sense. Our drinks arrived in a timely manner so we sipped on those while deep in conversation. Hubs and his coworker's entrees arrived in a timely manner, while I waited for mine. They both finished everything on their plates and I was still waiting!Finally, a manager came over and offered a round of drinks on the house to compensate. That was a good gesture but I was still without my food. So a quick reason why I get frustrated/anxious in restaurants-being a type 1 diabetic, you have to load up on insulin in advance to when you're eating. So if you don't eat in time, you crash. That is what was happening. Luckily it did not become an extreme crash, but still uncomfortable.When the mussels finally arrived, they were good. Not the best but definitely not the worst. I waited close to 45 minutes for my meal to arrive and not really acceptable for what I ordered. I am glad management stepped in but not cool when my fellow patrons were already finished with their meals and I was still waiting. What was worse, there were no updates in the interim. I think the staff may be the same from the previous restaurant because we experienced similar issues previously. It is definitely a cozy place inside so I do want to try them again.

Called ahead to see if they could accommodate us or take a reservation for 4 adults and 2 infants. They said they had a table outside but wouldn't give us a reservation so we could secure it as we walked there. By the time we got there the table was luckily still available but they wouldn't listen that we didn't need a table for 6 like they kept saying they didn't have. The infants were being worn and no stroller or high chairs needed. Eventually they just gave us the 4 chair top. The drinks were all seasonal and unique on the menu. I got the Santa slide (white one). The 2 red ones weren't good, run run reindeer, I didn't taste the other but they said it was good. I got the roasted chicken with fries. Both were good. Also had gotten warm bread for the table and got the butter and oil with it. Both the butter and oil were excessive amount for the amount of bread you get. She saw we were out and offered more bread, not mentioning that it was an additional charge, just assumed she was being nice since she saw there was so much butter and oil left, but we got charged. If you don't know this place also adds a surcharge to every table. Rather than charge appropriately to pay their staff, they sneak this "fee" in but then still want a tip too. According to the note in the bathroom I saw after the bill was paid the surcharge is to pay their staff better wages, but then they double dip on people that don't see this so effectively getting double tipped. This is the reason I made it 2 stars, otherwise the food would be a 3.

The cocktails get a 5/5, but the food brings it down for me unfortunately. We started off super strong - my sister and I came for the Miracle Christmas pop-up and they were able to seat us a little earlier than our reservation which was great! The drink options and the Christmas mugs they came in were so festive and fun. They even had light up Christmas hats for us to wear and take home because we made a reservation. The place was decorated beautifully for Christmas - lights and garland everywhere! My sis got the Chrismopolitan which was delicious and I ordered the yippee ki-yay drink which was so festive, but I liked the classic flavor of her drink a bit better. I will say food and drinks are on the expensive side here. My drink was $19 and I ordered a chicken sandwich with fries which was $20. The chicken sandwich description said "juicy chicken thighs" but it was the driest chicken sandwich I've had in a while, and it didn't help they put the smallest dollop of chipotle mayo on it. I asked for more mayo, but it honestly didn't help. The fries also tasted stale and as if there was no potato in them. Overall we would definitely come back for the creative drink options and friendly service, but probably would eat somewhere else. Drinks & experience get a 5/5 while food gets a 2 from me. But maybe there are other items on their menu that taste better!

Inside and outside. And during any holidays, it is most festive. The drink menu is insane especially at the holidays because they make drinks with ingredients you've never even heard of. Must less thought of putting in a cocktail. Super fun experience trying crazy new drinks. Food is really good. Staff is great prices a little on the expensive side, but worth it for their creativity.

This hidden neighborhood gem located in St. Augustine for a late dinner was just what we were looking for. This cute little chic bistro is open seven days a week 11am to 11pm Sun-Thur and 11-midnight Sat and Sunday. I had the Fish Sandwich with fries $21. It was delicious. They offer a Miracle menu for cocktails during the holidays. Our server was very nice and the manager gave us some great information about St. Augustine.

I hesitate to sound too effusive in a review, but this last minute decision turned out to be a great call. The ambiance here is very cute, currently (as of 11/23/24) in a Christmas theme with a specialty menu for the season. This menu has so many warming options with lots of flavor that perfectly complemented the chilly weather we were having. Despite not being listed, I was still able to try the namesake Forgotten Tonic from the standard menu. The carbonated blend of gin and chartreuse--alongside genepy, lime zest, and quinine--is wildly flavorful and refreshing; I cannot recommend it enough as a great starting point when sampling their broad range of intriguing cocktails. My partner enjoyed the Christmapolitan which was a play on your standard Cosmo, but accented with spiced cranberry, rosemary, and anise.The food was outstanding and arrived from the kitchen in a pleasingly short amount of time. We first shared the Montenegro meatballs which I highly recommend. The herbal liqueur used in the preparation was evident and added a lot of depth to a typical meatball, and the Boursin cream sauce was delectable! I liked it so much, I was still mopping it up with bits of our main course. I had the chicken thigh sandwich with a side of roasted root vegetables. The chicken was juicy and well roasted, with the really tasty skin on, and the pretzel bun was impeccably toasted. Even the sliced tomato, something that most places might consider an afterthought, was perfectly ripe and bursting with flavor. My partner's main was the duck pappardelle... wow! The broth it came in was so rich and luscious, but the real star for me there was the tender, savory duck.None of this would really matter if the service sucked, but thankfully it was probably the best part of the experience. Shout out to Ella and Alexis who were both super personable, friendly, really knowledgeable about the menu and mixed some great cocktails. They are both a credit to the establishment.If you find yourself in historic St. Augustine and are looking for a fantastic dining option, look no further. I can't imagine that you'd be disappointed with Forgotten Tonic.

This was our 3rd bar stop of the day and it did not disappoint.Our server was amazing and I'm sad I forgot to ask her her name for the kudos.Here we had some martinis, French 75s, and some egg roll apps.. YUM!If you like a dessert in a glass the key lime pie martini was yummy and tasted like some ice cream almost.

Stopped in St Augustine on a whim and wandered into Forgotten Tonic. Unbeknownst to us, they were doing a Christmas "Miracle" pop up! It was absolutely delightful. They told us there was a 5 hour wait, so we sat at the bar which was the best decision we could have ever made. The service was amazing (shoutout to Ella!) and they provided us with great recommendations, along with comping some (very delicious) meatballs that were missed in our order. I had the duck pasta and my partner had the chicken sandwhich. Both of them were delicious and very filling. The drinks were festive and each came in their own unique glass/mug. The entire place was a vibe and really dug into the Christmas spirit and aesthetic. I hope they do this every year and can't wait to go back!

We didn't have a reservation but we're seated right away. I think the waiters were tying to figure out who was going to take care of us! 15 minutes later we ended up with a great waiter. Our waiter gave us the specials and his favorites. We had a great dinner