Madam Tojos - Located only TWO minutes from AQUALINE APARTMENTS

EXCELLENT LOCAL FOOD LOCATED ONLY TWO MINUTES FROM AQUALINE APARTMENTS

Madam Tojos is one of those hidden gems (conveniently located in Chirn Park and only two minutes from Aqualine Apartments) that while revered by locals, may be easily missed by passing travellers. Café by day and bustling tapas bar every Friday night, this local treasure embodies the heart and soul of the Gold Coast and is a must stop for anyone wishing to experience home-grown friendliness without compromising on culinary excellence.

Dining at Madam Tojos feels more like visiting family for a night, rather than being just another customer at another restaurant. The staff are exceptionally helpful and chat to you like they’ve known you for years. This homely feel is only reinforced by the eclectic mix of décor and furniture; unique vintage pieces work together to create the feeling of stepping into a collection spanning multiple eras. Graffiti and quotes adorn the outside of the building, while a fusion of cabaret, Moulin rouge inspired roses, chandeliers and ornamental mirrors mix with rustic, bohemian wooden furniture and mismatched chairs and to create an endearing atmosphere. It’s like stepping into Grandma’s house if Grandma was extremely stylish with a flair for interior design.  

Locally grown talent will entertain you while you eat with soft acoustic sounds mellowing the restaurant’s vibe. Guitarist, Wex, banters with customers and staff alike in between songs while owner, Antoinette, entertains you with stories about her photography. She regularly photographs her regulars and their dogs, which can be seen decorating the outside walls. She also turns these photos into greeting cards, with proceeds going directly to charities Paradise Kids and the Animal Welfare League QLD. It truly does feel like a family and you know staff will make an effort to remember your face. 

And most importantly, the food! Madam Tojos offer a wide range of tapas, while a little on the pricey side, will satisfy the foodie within. Offering walnut and quinoa stuffed mushrooms, lime and coriander chicken, spinach and three cheese pie and chorizo topped potato stack, to name a few. Everything was cooked to perfection with flavours that burst in your mouth and impressive, yet restrained, presentation. They also have their own wine label sourced from the Barossa Valley, with reds described by staff as “melted toffee apple seasoned with salt”. My recommendation is the pancetta wrapped haloumi – amazing! You can be rest assured, I’ll be returning for lunch to try out a different menu.

Madam Tojos is just one example of what a Southport stay has to offer. To truly experience the best of the Gold Coast, choose Aqualine Apartments and ensure you’re central to local dining like Madam Tojos, hidden beaches and other scarcely visited treasures without sacrificing proximity to the popular theme parks and Surfers Paradise beaches and Glitter Strip.