Costas Taverna Greek Restaurant and Ouzo Bar in Christchurch Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Village Pita Bread $11.99
    • Freshly toasted pita bread served with made-in-house spreads. V
  • Flaming Saganaki $11.99
    • Feel the heat of wild flames as your server pours Metaxa. Brandy over imported Greek Cheese and immediately flambés it before your eyes. V GF
  • Garlic Pita Bread $9.99
    • Freshly toasted pita bread filled with creamy garlic butter. V
  • Meze Platter $43.00
    • Delightful feast of Mediterranean meatballs, drunken tiger prawns, calamari, golden falafel, marinated feta, marinated mixed olives, dolmades, zucchini n’ feta fritters and cheese pastries, served with toasted village pita bread on a classic wooden platter.
ENTREES ENTREES
  • Mediterranean Meatballs $11.99
    • Fork-tender marinated meatballs oven baked and finished in a rich tomato, onion and red wine sauce, topped with melted Kefalograviera cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
  • Spanakopita Of Kiani $11.99
    • Crispy golden filo pastry filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
  • Dreaming Of Dolmades $11.99
    • Steam softened grape vine leaves packed with sticky arborio rice and fine herbs, dressed with extra virgin olive ‘n lemon oil, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V GF
  • Grandma's Cheese Pastries $11.99
    • Just like our Grandma used to make, flaky triangular pastries filled with four varieties of scrumptious melted cheese, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
  • Costas Calamari $14.99
    • Succulent calamari crumbed with our delicious semolina blend and topped with imported Greek oregano flakes, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and sundried tomato ‘n herb mayonnaise.
  • Drunken Tiger Prawns $16.99
    • Juicy tiger prawns in a piquant tomato, fresh garlic and Metaxa brandy sauce, topped with crumbled feta cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
  • Old-Fashioned Zucchini N' Feta Fritters $11.99
    • Fresh zucchini and melted feta cheese mixed with Costas, traditional blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, flash fried to golden perfection, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and roasted capsicum sauce. V
COASTAS SOUVLAKI PLATTER COASTAS SOUVLAKI PLATTER
  • Barbequed Greek Beef Patties $23.50/ $28.50
    • Thick ‘n juicy Canterbury Angus beef marinated with Costas® traditional herbs ‘n spices and barbequed for a full flavoured finish. (R/ G)
  • Grilled Canterbury Lamb $25.50/ $29.99
    • Export quality Canterbury lamb marinated with Costas® traditional herbs ‘n spices and cooked to tender perfection.(R/ G)
  • Evros 'Sun-Kissed' Chicken Fillet $24.50/ $29.50
    • Loaded with flavour our 100% chicken breast fillet is marinated with Costas® classic family blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, char-grilled for a bold ‘n smoky flavour and delivered to your searing hot.(R/ G)
  • Golden Falafel' Veggie Delight $23.50/ $28.50
    • Puréed chickpeas mixed with Costas® classic blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, lightly flash-fried for a golden crust and fluffy centre. V (R/ G)
TRADITIONAL FAVOURITES TRADITIONAL FAVOURITES
  • Mamma's Moussaka $27.99
    • Baked layers of herb crusted agria potato, fresh eggplant and rich mince sauce, topped with creamy béchamel and sprinkled with imported Kefalograviera cheese, served with a side of fresh garden salad.
  • Legendary Lamb Shanks $25.50/ $29.99
    • Slide-off-the-bone Canterbury lamb shanks braised in fresh garlic, tomato, and red wine sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice and a medley of fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables. DF GF (R/ G)
  • Salata Costas $23.50
    • Chunks of char-grilled chicken breast and streaky bacon, tossed through fine salad, free-range egg, Greek Kefalograviera cheese and pita croutons, topped with sundried tomato, green olive ‘n herb dressing.
  • Lamb Salata $24.50
    • Grilled Canterbury lamb served over fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables and fresh mesclun, dressed with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinaigrette, finished with crumbled feta cheese and toasted sunflower seeds. GF
  • Village Style Kleftiko $28.50
    • Masterpiece of slow cooked Canterbury lamb, grilled Mediterranean vegetables and thick cut agria potatoes, oven baked in Costas® flavorsome packed herb sauce, and topped with crumbled feta cheese, served the 200 year old traditional way in a Greek clay pot. GF
  • Fresco Lemonato Chicken $23.99/ $28.99
    • Succulent 100% char-grilled chicken breast topped with Costas® zesty lemon herb sauce, served on a bed of baby spinach ‘n jasmine rice and fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables. DF GF (R/ G)
  • Hearts of Gold Veggie Pasta $22.99
    • Heart healthy feast of Mediterranean vegetables cooked on the lash of wild flames, and bound in Greek tomato ‘n herb sauce, tossed through ‘al dente’ penne pasta and dressed with imported extra virgin olive oil. V DF
  • Spanakopita Of Kiani $27.99
    • Aromas of freshly baked pastry evoke memories of the mainland’s Village Kiani, enjoy layers of golden filo filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs, and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and village style Greek salad. V
  • The Fisherman's Catch $28.50
    • Fresh-off-the-boat fish of the day, lightly pan-fried and served with fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables and garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes, finished with a rich roasted lemon cream sauce. GF
OFF THE FLAME-GRILL OFF THE FLAME-GRILL
  • Mountain Tea Smoked Pork Cutlets $33.99
    • Tender pork cutlets smoked with Greek mountain tea, char-grilled and glazed with red wine syrup, served with fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables on a bed of garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes, topped with sweet chunky fruit chutney. DF GF
  • Filleto Fantastico 225g $37.00
    • 225g pure Angus fillet lightly seasoned and char-grilled, served with Mediterranean style beetroot and slow roasted Portobello field mushrooms, drizzled with tarragon red wine sauce on a bed of aromatic garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes. DF GF
  • Hercules Brizola 300g $33.99
    • 300g prime Angus ribeye marinated with Costas® traditional family recipe and char-grilled for a stunning bold flavour, served with fire roasted mediterranean vegetables and baked rosemary ‘n garlic agria potatoes, topped with rich red pepper ‘n white-wine sauce. GF
  • Flame-Grilled Tiger Prawns $32.99
    • Plump tiger prawns marinated in Greek extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon zest and a hint of chilli to spice things up, char-grilled and served with fragrant jasmine rice, herbed tomato ‘n capsicum sauce and village style Greek salad. GF

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Mushrooms $6.50
  • Turf
    • 200g Angus rump served with golden fries, green salad and peppercorn jus
  • Chicken Morsels
    • Chicken and cherry tomato skewers served with golden fries, green salad and satay sauce
  • one piece $19.90
  • Vegetarian $18.90
    • Olives, red onions, jalapenos, tomato, basil and feta
  • Chicken Souvlaki
    • Pita bread topped with green salad, minted yogurt, tomato salsa finished with satay sauce
  • two piece $25.90
  • - with Smoked salmon $18.40
  • Popo
    • Lashings of streaky bacon, prime nz beef, lettuce, tomato, swiss cheese, honey mustard & tomato relish
  • Roasted Carrot
  • The G Max
    • Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese, beetroot & mayo
  • All bound with balsamic vinaigrette.
  • Toasted walnuts
  • Create your own masterpiece
    • choose your meat
  • Sweet chilli
    • Tomato, bbq
  • Brazil nuts
  • Sauteed green beans with feta cheese, mint and cacao nibs $9.00
  • Mystery
    • Grand Marnier Orange
  • Venison Short Ribs - Take a Leap! $26.50
    • Venison short ribs served with grilled pineapple, crunchy coleslaw, kumara crisps and house chocolate BBQ sauce.
  • - Add haloumi $7.00
  • Eggs Any Way $16.50
    • Two eggs poached, fried or scrambled, served with house made tomato & mango chutney and toasted ciabatta, accompanied by your choice of mushrooms or bacon or grilled tomato.
  • Moorish Nut Crunch $6.80
    • Almonds, hazelnut and cashews in a weave of dark chocolate and caramel.
  • Each $2.90
  • Fries $12.50
    • Our famous hand cut fries. Choose you condiment: Cacao and sea salt ~ Cajun spice ~ Smoked paprika ~ Chocolate dip ~ Chilli sauce and sour cream.
  • Potato Fritter, Guacamole, Cottage Cheese & Poached Egg $17.50
  • Cheesecake (ask our staff for the current flavour) $13.00
  • Bagel with Smoked Salmon, Beetroot & Horseradish Pesto $19.50
  • Mega Breakfast: Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Mushrooms, Tomato & Toast $23.50
  • Raw Cheesecake - Seasonal Fruit, Low GI, Gluten & Dairy Free $8.50
  • Small $9.50
  • Beetroot Bruschetta with Feta, Honey & Walnuts $20.50
  • Kumara, Quinoa & Prawn Croquettes with Creamed Leeks $17.50
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN FULL - TWO LEGS, ONE BREAST $24.00
    • Tender spring chicken marinated in traditional Indian masala with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices and yoghurt, skewered and cooked in the Tandoor.
  • MANGO CHICKEN $20.00
    • Chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, then tempered with cream, herbs and spices.
  • LAMB KORMA $22.00
    • Lamb pieces simmered in a creamy sauce with a curry masala and herbs and spices.
  • PANEER MAKHNI $18.00
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a butter sauce with a touch of fenugreek.
  • LAMB BALTI $22.00
    • Chunks of lamb cooked in variety of spices to give an exotic aroma such as cardamom, ginger, garam masala, cumin seeds and tomatoes.
  • TANDOORI CHICKEN WINGS $11.00
    • Chicken wings marinated in yoghurt with fresh herbs and freshly ground spices. Skewered and cooked in the Tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
  • MEAT BHUNA MASALA $22.00
    • A dry dish. Lamb chunks stir fried with onion, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices, crushed tomatoes, fresh coriander and curry masala. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • KASHMIRI NAAN $4.50
    • Fillet bread stuffed with nuts and raisins.
  • Red Curry Stir Fried with Seafood $20.50
    • (Thai most popular dish) Mixed fresh seafood stir fried with red curry paste and a touch of coconut milk
  • Pork, Chicken or Beef $3.00
  • Pad Khing (Ginger) $18.50
    • Your choice of tender pieces of Chicken, Beef or Pork delicately stir fried with fresh ginger, dried mushroom and vegetables
  • Pad Thai $16.50
    • The most popular Thai dish in New Zealand. Combination of your choice Chicken, Beef or Pork stir fried with seasonal vegetables and served with beansprouts and crushed peanut
  • Prawn, Fish or Cuttle Fish $4.00
  • Garlic and Pepper Fish $20.50
    • Deep fried fillets of fish stir fried with garlic and pepper topped with fresh coriander
  • Pork Spare Ribs $9.50
    • Sweet and tender deep fried pork spare ribs with chef's special sauce
  • Red Curry Stir Fried with Calamari $20.50
    • (Thai most popular dish) Stir fried calamari in red curry paste with green beans and capsicum topped with kaffir lime leaves and fresh chilli
  • Roast Pork Mushroom Chow Mein $11.00
  • 1 Doz Wontons $10.00
  • Vegetarian Chow Mein $10.00
  • Steak Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
  • 1 Main Meal
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $11.00
  • 1/2 Dozen Deep fried chicken wings
  • Ginger Beef $12.00
  • Braised Stewed Roast with Bean Sprout $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Hotplate Stewed Roasted $16 Small / $24 Large
    • Sliced stewed roast with veggy, ginger and sesame on steamy hotplate
  • Hotplate Lemon Red Roast Noodle
    • Sweet and sour plum and lemon sauce over Crispy Red roast (Mienjin) with stir fried noodle and cashew nuts on sizzling hotplate
  • Rice Vermicelli Soup $10 Reg / $15 Lge
  • Soysage or Soy 'Ham' Omelette $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Crispy Herbal Shred on Veggy $12.50 Reg / $19 Lge
  • Something 'Fishy' on Hotplate
    • Slices of firm creamy soy protein with seaweed over fried Ramen noodle, fresh vegetable and cashew nuts serve on sizzling hotplate
  • Sweet and Sour Crispy Balls $12 Reg / $18 Lge
  • Works Burguer $6.50
  • Chicken $8.95
  • Falafel $7.95
  • Squid Ring/Chicken Nuggets/Wontons/Mussel/Fish Bites/Mushroom $0.70
  • Hawaiian Delight $3.50
  • Chicken Burguer $5.50
  • Crab Stick / Meat Pattie / Cheese and Onion Pattie / Pineapple Ring / Chicken Cheese & Apricot Pattie / Jam Wrap / Plain Donut / Chocolate Donut / Banana Fritter $2.00
  • Spring Roll / Curry Roll $2.80
  • Chicken, beef or pork curry fried rice $15.00
  • Chicken, pork or steak fried vegetables in oyster sauce $15.50
  • Chicken, beef or pork chow mein $15.00
  • Black bean BBQ pork $17.50
  • Ma po tofu $15.00
  • Jar choy & beef soup (small/large) $5.00/$10.00
  • Chinese vegetables with garlic $14.50
  • Stir-fried chop suey $13.00
  • Chicken and Apricot
  • Steak and Sweet
  • Mince Pies
  • Steak and Cracke
  • Chicken and Satay
  • Chicken and Cranberry
  • Steak, Cheese
  • Mince and Curry
  • Prime Rump 300 gr $21.00
    • A lean cut that has lots of flavours, best served medium rare
  • For two $51.00
    • A selection of different meat cuts:Beef, chorizo, and chicken accompanied byyour choice of 2 sides and 2 sauces
  • Arepas Fritas $5.00
    • Deep fried cornmeal bread typically from Venezuela and Colombia
  • Guasacaca $2.00
    • A unique Venezuela version of Guacamole
  • Calamar $12.00
    • Salt and pepper tender squid served with tartare sauce
  • Ensalada verde $6.00
    • Green salad with a delicate passion fruit dressing
  • For one $28.00
    • A selection of different meat cuts: Beef, chorizo and chicken accompanied by your choice of 1 side and 1 sauce
  • Pico de Gallo $2.00
    • Salsa fresca
  • TUNA
    • flaked tuna is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado GF
  • CHICKEN SUPREME
    • mayo and katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this sauce number
  • VEGETARIAN
    • a vegetarian and vegan's delight the goodness of pickle cucumber avocado red pepper and carrot are all rolled unto one GF
  • CHICKEN SUPREME
    • mayo and katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this sauce number
  • FRESH SALMON
    • NZ finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds in rolled up with avocado to give you a real Omega 3 hit GF
  • FRESH SALMON
    • NZ finest King Salmon from the Marlborough Sounds in rolled up with avocado to give you a real Omega 3 hit GF
  • DOUBLE AVOCADO CHICKEN
    • the avocado is doubled in this monber to accompany our teriyaki chicken
  • SWEET CHILI CHICKEN
    • our teriyaki chicken is spiced up with a little sweet chili sauce on top
  • Pizza bread (warm) $7.50
    • Dusted with parmesan and parsley
  • Breads and dips (warm) $10.00
    • Warmed breads with housemade seasonal dips
  • Chicken bacon wrap $19.50
    • Grilled chicken breast with bacon, mesclun, slaw and sweet chilli wrapped in a flour tortilla served with garden salad, fries and aioli
  • Twice cooked pork belly GF $28.50
    • Braised pork belly with potato and herb rosti, bok choy, confit garlic, kumara chips and jus
  • Crispy polenta (fried) GF $10.00
    • Served with rocket, shaved parmesan and aioli
  • Canterburry lamb rump GF $30.00
    • Oven roasted lamb rump with kumara and potato dauphinoise, spinach puree, semidried vine tomatoes and red currant jus
  • Crumbed Hoki $9.50
  • Junior cheeseburger $9.50
  • With a Breast of house Smoked Chicken $9.50
  • Leafy Green Salad $8.50
  • Breakfast Omelette $18.50
    • Crispy Bacon, spinach, caramelised onion, & mozzarella cheese OR Vegetarian – mushroom, spinach, tomato & mozzarella cheese OR Smoked Salmon, avocado, spinach & mozzarella cheese Served with grain toast & tomato chutney
  • Bully Hayes Famous Seafood Chowder $14.00/ $17.80
    • An abundance of New Zealand seafood, served with garlic olive & herb bread (Regular serve/ Large serve)
  • Tiramasu “The pick me up” $14.50
    • Savoiardi biscuits dipped in Café L’Affare espresso and liqueur then layered in an Italian custard cream. Served with chai foam and lemongrass ginger ice cream
  • Bacon & banana pancakes with maple syrup $10.00
  • Caesar Salad G $21.50
    • Fresh crisp baby cos lettuce tossed with garlic croutons, crispy belly bacon, soft boiled egg, shaved parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing
  • Crisp & Spicy Battered Chicken Burger $22.70
    • 200g chicken breast shallow fried in our secret herbs and spices with crispy bacon, tasty cheese, salad garnish, BBQ sauce and garlic aioli in a grilled brioche bun
Costas Taverna Greek Restaurant and Ouzo Bar

Costas Taverna Greek Restaurant and Ouzo Bar

location

Address

478 Cranford Street, Redwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8051, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033523232

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Greek , Mediterranean , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Waitstaff ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Kid Friendly ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
478 Cranford Street, Redwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8051, New Zealand