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

  • Chicken caesar salad $18.20
    • Strips of tender chicken, mixed leaves (with cos lettuce when available) crispy bacon bits, toasted croutons, and our creamy homemade Caesar dressing, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese and a poached egg.
  • Ice cream $3.20
  • Apple compote $5.20
  • Canadian maple syrup $2.20
    • "The Real Stuff" (25ml) For all your pancakes, waffles or French toast.
  • Eggs on wholegrain toast $8.50
  • Manhatten club sandwich $16.90
    • The ultimate club sarnie filled with lettuce, carrot, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, a fried egg and bacon along with cream cheese, mayonnaise and tomato relish. Served with a hashbrown.
  • Nutty porridge $8.50
  • Featured breakfast Varies
    • Ask your waitperson about our latest feature breakfast
  • Bolang $5
  • Barger $6
  • Chalaw Kabab Mixed, Salad, Drink S $10 / L $14
  • Sambosa $5
  • Nandagh Kabab Lamb, Salad. Drink S $9 / L $13
  • Nandagh Kabab Chicken, Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
  • Spaghetti S $8.5 / L $12
  • Qabili Palau Chicken, Salad, Drink S $12 / L $16
  • Shrimp Dumpling $5.50
  • Sweet Corn Buns $3.50
  • Cha Siu So $5.00
  • Bean Curd Fish-Balls Soup $10.00
  • Beef Rice Noodles $10.00
  • Jin Siu Mai $5.00
  • Beef Siu Mai $4.50
  • Beef Brisket Noodle Soup $10.00
  • -with garlic prawns $26.50
  • Blue cod fillet $28.50
    • choice of grilled or battered / tartare sauce / salad greens
  • Manuka fumed blue cod $28.50
    • grilled summer vegetables / poached egg & sauce hollandaise
  • Ice cream sundae $9.50
    • with a choice of berry, chocolate or toffee sauce & whipped cream
  • Open bean & lentil burger $27.50
    • with crispy onion rings / beetroot chips in gluten free bun
  • Chefs chicken & coconut curry / rice noodles & Asian greens $27.50
  • Bowi of French fries, new potatoes $6.50
    • side salad, rice, vegetables of the day, potato wedges with sour cream
  • Double chocolate gateau with berry coulis & cream $12.50
  • Chicken and Potatoes in Chilli Pot $25.00
  • Chicken and Corn Soup S $5.00 M $13.00
  • Deep Fried Wontons (1/2 Dozen) $7.00
  • Fried Beef Ho Fun $15.00
  • Beef Mince with Eggplant $20.00
  • Spicy Steamed Whole Fish (Blue Cod) S $35.00 L $40.00
  • Chilli Fried Beef Noodle Soup $14.00
  • Spicy Stewed Beef $22.00
  • Paleo Salad $14.00
    • Chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies and guacamole with cumin lime vinaigrette on the side (No dairy or carbs, it’s Paleo, yo!)
  • Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa (two $12.70) $6.60
  • Pulled Pork Carnitas (two $11.90) $6.20
  • Pulled Pork Carnitas $14.10
  • Slow Roasted Beef Barbacoa $14.40
  • Nacho Supreme $16.20
    • Seasoned double mince with traditional pinto beans, chipotle crema and guacamole
  • Longboard Taco Salad $15.10
    • Pulled pork carnitas with seasoned black beans, fresh fruit salsa, chipotle crema and guacamole
  • Tortilla Chips & Guacamole $8.00
  • Thai Style Noodle Soup $10
    • Chicken or pork or beef
  • Red Curry $10
    • Bamboo shoots & vegetables with coconut milk. Vegetables, chicken, beef or pork or tofu
  • Pad Cee-Ew $10
    • Stir fried rice noodles with egg & dark soy sauce. Vegetables or tofu, chicken, beef or pork
  • Mussamun Curry
    • Potato, carrot & nut with coconut milk. Chicken, beef or pork
  • Tom Kha Soup
    • Cocked with sliced onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, spring onions & thai herbs with coconut milk
  • Fried Rice $10
    • Fried rice with egg & vegetables. Vegetables or tofu. Chicken, beef or pork
  • Oyster Sauce $10
    • served with rice. Softly fried seasoning vegetables with oyster sauce. Vegetables of tofu. Chicken, beef or pork.
  • Drunken Noodle $10
    • Spicy rice noodles with vegetables, chili & fresh basil. Vegetables or tofu, chicken, beef or pork.
  • ·Soup w Toasted Bread
  • Whero Pea Taco $60.00
  • Small Cheese or Nut Cheese Plate - $10.00
  • Sauerkraut Grilled Cheese $10.00
  • Served from 6pm - 11pm Wednesday - Saturday. (Bar opens at 4pm)
  • Potato Truffle Vichyssoise Mille Feuille $60.00
  • -Add Cheese Toastie $7.00
  • -Add Grains $5.00
  • Twisted Cheese Burger $25.00
    • prime Angus beef patty with Swiss cheese and smoked gouda, bacon, tomato relish and pickles in a brioche bun. Served with aioli, beer battered fries and salad garnish
  • Pork Loin Chop $29.00
    • with white wine sauce, ginger and apple preserve. Served with caramelised red cabbage and smashed gourmet potatoes
  • Nepalese Dumplings $13.00
    • chicken or vegan dumplings served with a mildly spiced herbed tomato dipping sauce
  • Vegetarian Special of the Day N/A
    • POA. Please ask your server
  • Southern Style Crispy Chicken Wings $16.00
    • with Twisted tzatziki
  • Market Fresh Fish of the Day N/A
    • POA. Please ask your server
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • vegetable and bean mix served with corn chips, melted cheese, salsa and topped with sour cream
  • Chef's Pasta of the Day N/A
    • POA. Please ask your server
  • Large $34.50
    • Approx. 35+ pieces
  • Small Platter $29.50
  • -11 $7.20 pp
  • Large Platter $35.00
  • -31 $6.70 pp
  • Small $34
    • Club sandwiches, slices and fresh fruits. (For Approx. 5 People)
  • Large Club Sandwich Platter $35.50
    • 32 pieces
  • -Spinach Chicken and Garlic
  • Stir Fried with the meat of your choice
  • Jungle curry (Gang Bpa)
  • Chicken, Pork OR Pork $10.00
  • Beef Noodle Soup $10.00
  • Chicken, Pork, OR beef $10.00
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and Tofu $10.00
  • Thai Bamboo shoot Salad (Soop No Mai) $10.00
    • (Shredded bamboo shoot in wild Thai leaves, hot lime sauce, onions, fish sauce and chilis)
  • Sukiyaki (Hot Pot) $55.00
    • (Noodle soup dish made with vegetables, mung bean noodles, and the meat of your choice in a hot pot – for 4 people)
  • Hot Meat Sandwich / Roll $7.50
  • Chips S $1.90 / L $3.00
  • Fish $3.10
  • Wedges S $2.40 / L $4.00
  • Croquette $2.60
  • Pepper Steak / Steak Bacon & Cheese / Chicken / Meat Pasties / Quiches $4.50
  • Spring Roll / Curry Roll / Lasagna Square $3.00
  • Filled Sausage / Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.30
  • Teriyaki Chicken
    • The go.to sushi. Avocado and red pepper accompanies our tasty teriyaki chicken with a spread of mayo
  • Premier Platter $35
    • A selection of 28 pieces of sushi. This variety includes fresh salmon, vegetarian, teriyaki chicken and tuna. (price includes all the extras like ginger, soy, wasabi and chopsticks). delivery free may apply
  • Double Avocado Chicken
    • Need that extra avocado hit? The avocado is doubled in this number to accompany our teriyaki chicken
  • Chicken Supreme
    • Mayo and Katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this saucy number
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken
    • Our teriyaki chicken is spiced up with a little sweet chilli sauce on top
  • Spring Onion Mayo
    • Love Mayo? Then this is for you. Blobs of spring onion mayo are placed on teriyaki chicken
  • Tuna (GF)
    • Flaked una is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado
  • Tuna (GF)
    • Flaked una is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado
  • Harissa Koninginnehapje - Marinated Chicken Breast $35.60
    • Harissa marinated chicken breast over spiced vegetable, infused couscous, baked artichokes and lemon yoghurt
  • Gekruide Inktvis $18.90
    • Salt and pepper squid w chili and lime dipping sauce
  • Pot Au Chocolat $13.50
    • Chocolate fondant served warm w berry compote and vanilla bean ice cream
  • Bowl of Wedges $7.50
  • Tomato, pepper & green bean spaghetti w hot smoked salmon $22.50
  • Stoofvlees Op Vlaamsewijze - Beef Stew $28.70
    • Belgian style beef Bourguignonne, slow braised beef in Leffe Brune stock w slow cooked root vegetables
  • Vis Van de Dag Op Vlaamse Wijze - +Flemish Fish Dish $36.50
    • Sauteed fresh fish w walnut lime butter, baby potatoes, braised spinach and leeks
  • +Moules Mariniere
    • Steamed in white wine, garlic, leek,celery and thyme
  • HOT SIX $10.20
    • egg noodles with roast pork beef chicken and vegetables in special Thai chili sauce
  • TOM YUM SOUP $9.80
    • thin rice noodles with chicken tomato pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup
  • LEMON PRAWNS NOODLES/RICE $12.80
  • SPECIAL FRIED RICE $9.80
    • fried rice with roast pork shrimps and vegetables in traditional Chinese sauce
  • HONEY CHICKEN FRIED RICE $9.80
    • fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce
  • SAMBAL CHICKEN $9.80
    • thin rice noodles with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian sambal sauce
  • NASI GORENG $9.80
    • fried rice with roast pork and vegetables in Malaysian style spices
  • HOKKIEN MEE $9.80
    • egg noodles with roast pork shrimps and vegetables in mild chili soy sauce
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