Forgotten Tonic

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   JordanE

   VIP

   Tampa

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant was lovely! Such a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommend.
   

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   Kate

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Boyfriend and I went for Valentine’s Day and it was above and beyond. Will definitely be back :)
   

   Forgotten TonicResponded today

   Kate, we’re so happy you and your boyfriend had an above-and-beyond Valentine’s Day with us! That’s exactly what we love to hear. Can’t wait to have you both back for another great night!
   

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   Charlie

   Grand Rapids

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing drinks and bar service and absolutely loved the atmosphere. Food was delicious but not a ton of options. Will absolutely go back.!
   

   Forgotten TonicResponded today

   Charlie, we’re so glad you loved the cocktails, bar service, and atmosphere! Our kitchen and prep areas are small, so we keep the menu limited to focus on freshness and making every dish the best it can be—but we’re always looking for ways to keep things exciting. Is there anything you’d love to see us offer? Can’t wait to have you back for another round of amazing drinks and delicious food!
   

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   Colleen

   Detroit

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A busy Valentines Day evening but service and food was spot on,…..well organized and cheerful people. Menu is limited but they had specials to encourage repeat diners. Watching the mixologists do their thing is true art! Highly recommend and one of the few restaurants in this city that take reservations to make everything easey peasey.
   

   Forgotten TonicResponded 1 day ago

   Colleen, we’re so glad you joined us for Valentine’s Day! A busy night like that takes a great team, and we love hearing that the hospitality and food were on point. Appreciate the reservation recommendation, and we’ll have a spot ready for you next time—reservations do make it easy peasey!
   

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   April

   Greensboro

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a wonderful experience. Love the atmosphere, staff and especially the food and drinks♥️
   

   Forgotten TonicResponded 1 day ago

   April, we’re so glad you spent Valentine’s Day with us! It’s always a pleasure having you, and we love that you enjoy the atmosphere, our team and of course, the food and cocktails. Can’t wait to have you back for another wonderful experience!
   

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   Jean

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went here for Valentine’s Day, made reservations for 2 sitting at the bar. Service was excellent, my husband said the fish sandwich was the best he’s ever had. Cocktails were delicious and artfully prepared. I had bibimbop which wasn’t the flavors I expected but everything was fresh and the blackened shrimp were perfectly cooked. Bulgogi, sesame oil and a fried egg on top would have made it a 5. Highly recommend going here.
   

   Forgotten TonicResponded today

   Jean, we’re so glad you chose to spend Valentine’s Day with us! It’s fantastic to hear that the hospitality, cocktails, and food all hit the mark—especially that your husband found the fish sandwich to be the best he’s ever had! We appreciate your feedback on the bibimbap; while we put our own spin on it, we’re happy to hear the ingredients were fresh and the shrimp cooked perfectly. What about the flavors wasn’t what you expected? Since you highly recommend us, we’d love to know—what could have made it a 5-star experience for you? Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
   

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   Dawn

   Jacksonville

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic local restaurant in the very quaint but not so touristy part of historic St. Augustine. The cocktail menu is comprehensive and creative. And the appetizers and sides and mains to go with are delicious! Highly recommend.
   

   Forgotten TonicResponded today

   Dawn, we’re so happy to have you back! Love that you appreciate our little corner of historic St. Augustine—it’s always a pleasure having you here. Our team puts a lot of care into crafting unique cocktails and delicious dishes, so it’s great to hear you enjoyed them. Thanks for the high recommendation, and we can’t wait to see you again soon!
   

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   Kathy

   E. Tennessee

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great casual dining experience. I would highly recommend
   

   Forgotten TonicResponded 6 days ago

   Thanks, Kathy! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience and appreciate the recommendation. Hope to see you and your guests back on Aviles Street soon!
   

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   Jeremy

   Jacksonville

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The Forgotten Tonic Burger used to be my favorite burger BY FAR that I’ve ever had. It was cooked to perfection with a flavorful crust. It had the best bacon you’ve ever tasted. The cheese was rich. The FT sauce was so unique and delicious. The service was impeccable. Everything has changed. Burger tasted like nothing. The crust was gone. They changed the bacon. The whole was smaller. Absolutely not the same burger. The service was terrible (although our server was very nice). It’s just not the same place it used to be. Now it will go down as a truly “forgotten” burger! Sad.
   

   Forgotten TonicResponded 2 days ago

   Jeremy, we’re really sorry to hear you feel this way, especially since our burger is a favorite of yours—hopefully, it got a glowing review back then! Kayla, our sous chef, spoke with you that afternoon after we re-made your burger to your requested doneness, and we appreciate you sharing your concerns with her. As she mentioned, aside from a small sauce adjustment, nothing has changed in how we prepare it—but we understand that perception matters. You also rated hospitality as 1-star but mentioned in your review that your "service was impeccable". Phoebe always aims to provide a great experience, so if there was something she could have done better, we'd love to know. We also reached out via email to continue the conversation but never heard back.
   

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    John

    VIP

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Always fantastic food, drinks, and service! It is a true gem!
    

    Forgotten TonicResponded 6 days ago

    Appreciate you, John! It means a lot to hear that you keep coming back and enjoying everything. We love being your hidden gem on Aviles Street and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
    

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