This was a very charming restaurant. The Christmas decorations up gave it a very cozy winter atmosphere that I really enjoyed. The food was pretty good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tina Collins
The manager/bar tender was entertaining! The food was great! Drinks even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Philip Tufano
One of my favorite restaurants. The food & service are ALWAYS consistently excellent and the atmosphere is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 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. We've decided this is a stop we want to bring all of our guests to experience. Definitely make this a priority!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juan Gonzalez
Attempted to request a table, restaurant was empty. They sat a group of 5 right before us. Then said they couldn’t seat our group of 9. We asked them for two separate tables and they said they couldn’t accommodate that either. We asked for one table for 4 and then proceed to add us to the waitlist for the empty restaurant and an hour has gone by still haven’t been called.
Michele Just Michele
We went for the Christmas pop up and it was delightful. The service and decor was top notch as were the the food and drink offerings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jasmina Thielke
I came here during Christmas time and it was so beautiful inside. I loved the decor! The food surprised me because it was one of the best meals I've had in a while! Everyone at my table loved their food and drinks as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luis Orozco
Was visiting from California and as impressive and delicious their cocktail menu was, it’s always amazing when you can ask for a classic or a modern classic and the bar staff just nails whatever you throw at them. If you’re into cocktails or you just want a perfectly executed martini, THIS is the best place in the area
Kristin Little
Even being super busy during Night of Lights the food and service were both fast and fantastic. We definitely had a reservation and were seated quickly. 10/10 will be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brigette Bradley
Very cramped but beautiful atmosphere. We were able to attend during Christmas. I was slightly upset when the bartender told our server I left a tab open, when it was clearly closed out and tried to charge me twice for drinks. The waitress was very kind and fixed the error. When ordering regular drink they will persuade you otherwise. I understand recommending a drink and promoting holiday items but I was persuaded multiple times for a holiday drink I did not want nor fully enjoy.
This restaurant was incredible. We did not sit inside but our experience was great. The drinks were amazing and the food was delicious. The waitress was super nice and friendly. It is definitely worth the reservation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew
What a lovely experience and truly satisfying dining experience. The decorations for Christmas were spectacular and truly the most festive restaurant I've 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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Ferrara
Forgotten Tonic is hands down one of the best restaurants in downtown St. Augustine. From the moment you’re greeted at the front desk through the entire dining experience, the service is consistently warm and welcoming. Our server, Isabel, has waited on us before and always provides true 5-star service. We started with the tuna tartare, which was beautifully prepared with an excellent balance of flavors, highlighted by subtle notes of orange and strawberries. For dinner, we enjoyed the mussels (my favorite), burgers, and the burrata sandwich. Hats off to Chef Ash and the kitchen staff for their consistency and outstanding flavors across every dish. The bar staff are true mixologists—creative, consistent, and impressive. The cocktails are an amazing blend of flavors. We absolutely love Forgotten Tonic and always bring our family and friends here. I highly recommend not missing this hidden gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cassandra Engeldinger - Bontly
They did a FANTASTIC jib! I asked them to make the evening special for my son’s birthday on Christmas Eve and they not only met but EXCEEDED my expectations. We had the best time! We were not rushed out of the restaurant, there was a special surprise waiting for all of us the table and the food was amazing! I even picked up a few fun souvenirs. I really hope you share with them how happy we all were and what a great evening it was…THANK YOU!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Dearth
Mandatory tip that you have to ask the sever to remove.
This was a very charming restaurant. The Christmas decorations up gave it a very cozy winter atmosphere that I really enjoyed. The food was pretty good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The manager/bar tender was entertaining! The food was great! Drinks even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite restaurants. The food & service are ALWAYS consistently excellent and the atmosphere is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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. We've decided this is a stop we want to bring all of our guests to experience. Definitely make this a priority!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Attempted to request a table, restaurant was empty. They sat a group of 5 right before us. Then said they couldn’t seat our group of 9. We asked them for two separate tables and they said they couldn’t accommodate that either. We asked for one table for 4 and then proceed to add us to the waitlist for the empty restaurant and an hour has gone by still haven’t been called.
We went for the Christmas pop up and it was delightful. The service and decor was top notch as were the the food and drink offerings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I came here during Christmas time and it was so beautiful inside. I loved the decor! The food surprised me because it was one of the best meals I've had in a while! Everyone at my table loved their food and drinks as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was visiting from California and as impressive and delicious their cocktail menu was, it’s always amazing when you can ask for a classic or a modern classic and the bar staff just nails whatever you throw at them. If you’re into cocktails or you just want a perfectly executed martini, THIS is the best place in the area
Even being super busy during Night of Lights the food and service were both fast and fantastic. We definitely had a reservation and were seated quickly. 10/10 will be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very cramped but beautiful atmosphere. We were able to attend during Christmas. I was slightly upset when the bartender told our server I left a tab open, when it was clearly closed out and tried to charge me twice for drinks. The waitress was very kind and fixed the error. When ordering regular drink they will persuade you otherwise. I understand recommending a drink and promoting holiday items but I was persuaded multiple times for a holiday drink I did not want nor fully enjoy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
This restaurant was incredible. We did not sit inside but our experience was great. The drinks were amazing and the food was delicious. The waitress was super nice and friendly. It is definitely worth the reservation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a lovely experience and truly satisfying dining experience. The decorations for Christmas were spectacular and truly the most festive restaurant I've 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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Forgotten Tonic is hands down one of the best restaurants in downtown St. Augustine. From the moment you’re greeted at the front desk through the entire dining experience, the service is consistently warm and welcoming. Our server, Isabel, has waited on us before and always provides true 5-star service.
We started with the tuna tartare, which was beautifully prepared with an excellent balance of flavors, highlighted by subtle notes of orange and strawberries. For dinner, we enjoyed the mussels (my favorite), burgers, and the burrata sandwich. Hats off to Chef Ash and the kitchen staff for their consistency and outstanding flavors across every dish.
The bar staff are true mixologists—creative, consistent, and impressive. The cocktails are an amazing blend of flavors. We absolutely love Forgotten Tonic and always bring our family and friends here. I highly recommend not missing this hidden gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They did a FANTASTIC jib! I asked them to make the evening special for my son’s birthday on Christmas Eve and they not only met but EXCEEDED my expectations. We had the best time! We were not rushed out of the restaurant, there was a special surprise waiting for all of us the table and the food was amazing! I even picked up a few fun souvenirs. I really hope you share with them how happy we all were and what a great evening it was…THANK YOU!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandatory tip that you have to ask the sever to remove.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
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