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 Wrap $18.90
    • Soft tortilla wrap filled with grilled chicken, mixed greens, tomatoes, smoked cheese, aioli and a side of golden fries
  • Hawaiian $18.90
    • Double lashing of pineapple and ham
  • Berries and Ice Cream $5.00
  • Wedges $9.50
    • Plan, or with sweet chilli and sour cream
  • Bacon $5.50
  • Flat Bread $13.50
    • Basil pesto and cream cheese
  • Mushrooms $6.50
  • 1 doz $24.90
  • Yonbadedi $12.50
    • Okra blanched & dressed with garlic oil & soy.
  • Nga Hin $12.00
    • A boneless fillet of fresh fish brazed in fresh tomato, chilli, coriander & tamarind sauce.
  • Ciandi Thoke $12.50
    • Grilled eggplant with sesame seeds, chilli, olive oil, shallots & coriander.
  • Jetdajo $16.00
    • Deepfried chicken pieces marinated in garlic & soy served with dipping sauce.
  • Napijo $14.50
    • Crumbly fish, served spicy with crisp lettuce.
  • Pazunjo $21.00
    • Prawns sauteed simply in garlic.
  • Beibyoke $12.00
    • Lightly spiced and sauteed blue peas, sprinkled with crispy shallots.
  • Seit Da Nut $16.00
    • Lamb curry cooked with lemongrass, ginger & curry leaves.
  • Cold Flour Noodles $12.00
  • Seafood Pancake $10.00
  • Turban Shell with Noodle $40.00
  • Korean Pancake $10.00
  • Korean Sausage Soup $15.00
  • Spicy Cod Fish Soup $15.00
  • Braised Fish $15.00
  • Bulgogi Hot Stone Pot $13.00
  • Fish $2.40
  • Jam Rap $2.00
  • 6 Mussels $5.00
  • Extra Meat $1.20
  • 2 Mini Spring Rolls $6.00
  • Kumara Chips $4.00
  • Jam Rop Explosion $3.80
  • 2 Crab Sticks $16.00
  • Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Bearnaise $29.00
  • Broccoli & Garlic Almonds $9.00
  • Handcut Chips w Aioli $9.00
  • Chefs Vegetarian Dish $27.00
    • Available upon request
  • Beetroot, Feta & Hazelnuts $9.00
  • Affagato $16.00
    • Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream
  • Our lunch offering includes a delicious selection of goodies from the cabinet which change daily. We create anything from wraps to muffins to salads to savouries, come on down and get a quality snack.
  • Vanilla Panna Cotta, Rhubarb & Apple, Toasted Oats $14.00
  • Seasonal Fruit Crumble with Cream
  • Salami, Olive, Mushroom, and Parmesan, with Napoli Sauce
  • Salmon, Rocket, Dill, and Cream Cheese
  • Ice Cream Sundae
  • Chicken Parmigana with Napoli Sauce, Olives, Ham and Parmesan, and Green Salad $18.5
  • Onion Rings $7.00
  • Crispy Squid with Chilli Honey Sauce $10.00
  • Southern Fried Chicken, Cos Lettuce, Cheese, and Chimichurri $10.00
  • Affogato +$9
    • With a double shot of either baileys, amaretto, tia maria, kahlua or cointreau
  • Risotto of the Day N/A
  • Profiteroles $14
    • filled with coconut pastry cream served with coconut caramel sauce & lemon curd
  • Tiramisu $13
    • with chocolate soil
  • Fish and Chips $27
    • battered white fish with thick cut chips & vegetable slaw
  • Grilled Beef Rib Eye $34
    • with crispy polenta, roasted portobello mushrooms, sauteed onions, cafe de paris butter & jus
  • Ice cream & Sorbet Selection $13.5
  • Bagel $15
    • with bacon, fried egg & tomato relish
  • MA PO tofu on rice(pork mince) $15
  • Steam Rice each $2
  • Hot and spicy beef in hot soup $21
  • Sweet and sour chicken $20
  • Mixed Seafood noddle soup $15
  • Squid and black bean sauce on rice $15
  • Beef with seasonal vegetables $20
  • CK box ( BBQ por or teriyaki chicken) $18
  • Boulevard Breakfast (GFO) $22.00
    • free range eggs any style, bacon, sausages, potato hash, mushrooms, slow roasted tomatoes & bread
  • BLAT (GFO) $14.50
    • Bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on Multigrain or Ciabatta
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $20.00
    • poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/salmon
  • Spiced Porridge (V) $11.50
    • cream & brown sugar or berry compote
  • Egg $2.00
  • Soup of the day (GF) $ 9.50 I $12.50
    • served with toasted bread
  • Potato hash $4.00
  • Smoked Chicken Salad
    • With crispy streaky bacon, fresh salad greens, tomato wedges, garnish. Mixed in homemade honey mustard dressing.
  • $6 Eggs on toast
    • 2 eggs the way you like poached, scrambled or fried. Served on toasted Turkish bread.
  • PIZZA & PASTA
  • Chicken & Pistachio Penne $19.80
    • Tender chicken thigh, roasted pistachio bits, feta cheese, fresh basil & penne pasta. Tossed with cream and basil pesto.
  • Fresh Fish $27.00
    • Served on creamy Agria puree. With roasted cajun capsicum slithers, green beans. Topped with herb sour cream. *Please ask our friendly wait staff for the chef’s choice of Fish this evening.
  • Philly Steak Roll
    • Angus Rump Steak, Philly style. Topped with Swiss cheese finished under the grill. Accompanied with southern seasoned crispy fries.
  • All Items $15 Unless Stated
  • ALL DESSERTS $12.50
  • Chicken $4.50
  • Mini Sausage Rolls $1.30 / $15.5
  • Pinwheel Sandwiches $1.6 / $19.2
    • Assorted gourmet fillings
  • Club Sandwiches $1.9 / $22.8
    • Assorted gourmet flavours
  • Crostini $2 / $24
    • An assortmet of gourmet toppings on crusty rounds of baguette
  • Mini Filled Gourmet Rolls $3.30 / $39.6
    • A variety of gourmet fillings
  • Mini Savouries $1.40 / $16.8
  • Cheese Sausage Rolls $3.00
  • Coconut Yoghurt $3.5
  • paleo. swap beans for Akaroa Salmon or Havoc Bacon add: $5.00
  • Add Havoc Bacon (Nitrate free) $5.00
  • Havoc Bacon (Nitrate free) $6.5
  • Paleo with coconut yoghurt & almond milk add $2.50
  • Poached Organic Eggs $16
    • With. Micro Salad. Raw Spinach and Artichoke Ketchup
  • Egg $2.5
  • Roast Portobello Mushrooms on Toast (gf option) $15
    • Mushrooms, fresh herbs, micro salad on wholegrain toast
  • BERNIE $11.00
    • bacon, avocado. egg, hash brown, cheese, sausage + a cheeky smile
  • *ALL BACON BUTTIES COME WITH AIOLI MADE BY ANDY'S MUM & SMOKEY BBQ SAUCE
  • *WE DO VEGETARIAN. GLUTEN FREE AND MAKE YOUR OWN. JUST TELL US HOW YOU WANT IT & WE'LL MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE!
  • BIG BREAKFAST $10.00
    • bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese. sausage + respect
  • JAZZ bacon, lettuce avocado, tomato, egg, extra bacon created by our friends sharon & jane $10.00
  • SHANE $12.00
    • bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese, sausage, chorizo, extra bacon + an empowering handshake
  • BROTHER $12.00
    • bacon, lettuce. avocado, tomato, hash rown, cheese, egg, sausage, chorizo + bro hug
  • ELVIS $9.00
    • bacon, banana & your choice Of peanut butter, choc hazelnut or maple or all three
  • Carl's catch fish sandwich $7.90
    • Two crispy battered fish fillets, tartare sauce, fresh lettuce and tomato on a seeded bun.
  • -with bacon $7.50
  • Jr. Carl
    • Chargrilled beef patty with lettuce, American Cheese and our special sauce.
  • -3pc $6.00
  • Jr. Fish 'n chips $6.50
    • 2 pieces of fish with small fries and drink.
  • Jr. Hamburger
    • Chargrilled beef patty with pickles, onion, mustard and ketchup.
  • Memphis chicken burger $10.90
    • Pulled pork with a breaded chicken fillet, crispy onion straws, melting cheese and bbq sauce on a seeded bun.
  • Guacamole bacon thickburger
    • Chargrilled beef patty, guacamole, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, red onions, lettuce and Santa Fe sauce on a seeded bun.
  • Curly Fries $9
  • Green Thai Curry $19.5
    • Chicken and prawn curry served with fragrant rice
  • Angus Beef Gnocchi $22.5
    • With sautéed eld mushrooms, rocket, peas and parmesan nished with jus and true oil
  • Apple + Macadamia Cake $6
  • Scottish Oats $14
    • Banana rolled in cinnamon sugar, topped with coconut crunch
  • Field mushrooms $4
  • Chef's Special $19
    • Ask your server for today’s special
  • Belgium Chocolate Brownie $4.5
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