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

  • Chilli black beans, jalapeno salsa $7
  • Hand hacked guacamole, corn chips $11
  • Popcorn sundae with organic banana & salted caramel ice cream, Mexican chocolate sauce & caramel popcorn $12
  • Fire grilled flank steak, tomato, peppers, black olive salsa $8
  • Tikin xik-grilled market fish,squid and prawns, melon salad $28
  • Sautéed seasonal vegetables, black olive, toasted seeds & nuts, queso $8
  • Guac, salsa & corn chips $13
  • Fire grilled chicken and chorizo sticks, pickled red onion, xlapa-style peanut mole $27
  • Scampi(#1x2pcs) Sashimi $30
    • head → miso soup
  • Squid $6
  • Tuna $9
  • Crumbed Chicken & Avocado Roll $16
  • Edamame - Chamame $6
  • Fried Shrimp Roll 5pcs $10
  • Cajun Spiced Garlic Tuna $8
  • 3 Kinds of Sashimi 12pcs $20
    • salmon, tuna & white fish
  • Available from 5pm daily
  • Satay chicken skewers $17.50
    • 6 free range chicken skewers served with a satay dipping sauce on top of beer battered fries
  • Mushroom sauce / pepper sauce $3.00
  • Brickworks brekky $22.00
    • Served on a bed of mesclun with chilli, coriander, shallots & fried onions, garlic flakes drizzled with a refreshing vietnamese dressing.
  • Open steak sandwich $20.00
    • Cooked to your liking served on rustic ciabatta with lettuce, tomato. onion jam finished with a fried egg drizzled with bearnaise & smokey bbq sauce.
  • Works wedges $16.50
    • Cheese & Bacon Wedges served with Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • Check with your lovely waitress for today's special flavor served with crusty garlic bread.
  • -Add Fries $3.00
  • Pil Pil marinated Chicken strip, battered and saved with chilli jam $12.00
  • Chickpea a pumpkin Salad
  • Seafood chowder $13.50
  • For 2 or more people . This is the best option to enjoy many wonderful tastes and the variey of our cuisine . Please advise your waiter if you have an allergy or special diet.
  • Sautéed Calamari with 'anon, olives and fresh herbs $12.00
  • The famed Moroccan casserole, with Simo's spices and served with your choice of Arabic rice, couscous or smoked barley and fresh salad
  • Black Forest Gateau $7.90
  • Spanish Salad with tomato, red onion & capers
  • Tamarind & Date $3.00
  • Vegetable Korma $15.90
    • Assorted vegetables with a mild masala blend and a creamy sauce (mild)
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $17.90
    • Lamb cooked with roasted crushed spices accompanied with onions and tomato (medium)
  • Mango Chicken $16.90
    • Exotic curry with tender chicken cooked in a subtle mango sauce (mild)
  • Pindi Chana $15.90
    • Chickpeas accompanied with tomatoes, ginger and garlic (medium - hot)
  • Dhal Makahani $15.90
    • Black lentils and red kidney beans soaked overnight then slowly cooked with whole spices tomato and garlic (medium)
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
  • Karhai Paneer $15.90
    • A host of whole spices sauteed in onion and tomato with Indian cottage cheese (medium - hot)
  • Classic Thai Fish Cake (7) $7.00
    • Minced Fish Fillets, Red Curry Paste, Egg, Fresh Herbs Served With Home Made Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Classic Chicken Satay (4) $8.00
    • Grilled Marinated Thigh Chicken With Lemongrass Served With Home Made Peanut Sauce And Cucumber Pickle
  • -Vegetable And Tofu $12.00
  • Spring Roll Lover (7) $7.00
    • Vegetarian Thai Style Spring Rolls Served With Dipping Sauce
  • Crispy Squid With Turmeric & Black Pepper $9.50
    • Marinated Squid Coated With Fresh Turmeric, Garlic, Black Peppercorn Served With Chilli Sauce
  • Stir Fried Fish Fillet With Ginger And Asian Celery $18.00
    • Deep Fried Fish Fillet, Garlic, Onion, Ginger, Celery, Baby Corn, Carrot, Chilli
  • -Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
  • Steamed Seasonal Asian Greens $9.00
    • With Roasted Sesame Seed Dressing
  • West Coast Whitebait Omelette $39.5
    • Fennel slaw, fries, tartare
  • Risotto $25
    • Truffle cauliflower, Parmesan, almonds
  • Soy and Vegetable Dumplings $13
    • Pan fried, soy chilli sauce
  • Golden battered fish & chips $24
    • Tartare, Lemon, salad
  • No.4 Chef’s inspired dish Market price
    • Constantly changing, always evolving
  • Dressed summer leaves $8
  • Beetroot Hummus Flat Bread $12
    • Feta, dukkah
  • The No.4 Plank $35/$58
    • Chicken wings, spiced calamari, duck liver parfait, smoked salmon, cured meats, local cheddar, vegetable dumplings, pickles, dips, pork crackling, toasted breads
  • Doughnut $1.70
  • Extras:
  • Steak Beef $10.50
  • Cheese & Pineapple $4.50
  • Couscous $11.00
    • Choose from Lamb, Beef, Chicken or Kofta or vegetarian served with salad & sauces
  • Mini Doughnuts 5 for N/A
  • Pineapple $3.90
  • Chicken $10.50
  • Pork foo young $12.00
  • Steak and Black Bean Sauce $108.00
    • 8-10 servings
  • Chicken & corn soup $6.00
  • Combination Fried Noodles $12.50
  • Pork Fried Rice $12.00
  • Lemon Blue Cod $13.50
  • Steak on noodles $12.00
  • Roast Pork Cashew Nuts on Rice $13.50
  • Doubles Extra $0.50
  • Pink Berry Delight $12.50 / $22.50
    • Caramel sauce, strawberries, white chocolate, Pinky bar.
  • Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
    • Chocolate or strawberry.
  • Chinese $22.50 / $32.50
    • Lemon chicken, green capsicums and baby corn, yummy.
  • Four Cheeses $22.50 / $32.50
    • Mozzarella, Feta, Blue, tasty cheese, capsicums, garlic, sun dried tomato.
  • Lewinsky $22.50 / $32.50
    • Salami, spinach, mushroom, garlic, BBQ sauce, oregano, tasty cheese. Goes down a treat.
  • Hot Chocolate-Cup $3.50
  • Flat Bread $7.50
    • Filadelfio's style with olive oil, parmesan cheese, rosemary, rock salt, nuts, garlic, olives - very, very tasty.
  • SHERPERDS PIE $13.50
    • with chips or salad
  • Small $9.90
  • ROAST SANDWICH (beef, pork, lamb or chicken) $6.90
  • MACARONI CHEESE $13.50
    • with cheese or salad
  • CHICKEN & SALAD (2 pieces) $9.90
  • ROAST MEAT ROLLS (beef, pork, lamb or chicken) $10.00
    • with chips and salad
  • MEDIUM ROAST MEAL COMBO $15.90
    • roast meal(beef, pork, lamb or chicken)+ 420 ml Coca - Cola range
  • CHICKEN & CHIPS (2 pieces) $9.50
  • Edmond’s iceberg lettuce wedge with Highlander mayonnaise $6.50
  • Artisan Sausage $19.50
    • Cumberland coil with winter greens, agria mash & onion gravy
  • Add chorizo, smoked cheese, anchovies, salami $3.00
  • Linwood $26.00
    • BBQ base, mozzarella, chicken, Kransky, bacon & smoked cheese
  • Cassels Beef Burger $26.50
    • Tomato, gherkins, onion jam, chipotle mayonnaise, greens, Gruyère cheese, bacon & fries
  • Soup of the day with fresh bread & butter $15.50
  • Wood-fired flatbread with hummus & olives $15.50
  • Caesar Salad $24.00
    • Lightly dressed cos lettuce, bacon, chicken, anchovies, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese & a poached egg
  • Small: $7.50
  • Regular: $11.00
  • Any two fillings from the above on rice
  • Turkish delight 2 for $1.00
  • Desserts:
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Lamb:
  • Wholly guacamole $9.30
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion and guacamole
  • Peacemaker (V) $9.90
    • Falafel, lettuce, tomato, red onion and hummus
  • Roast beef $7.20
  • Garlic bagel bites $3.50
    • Bagel pieces with garlic butter
  • Sal's $29.00/ $17.00
    • Double pepperoni, italian fennel sausage, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Honey walnut raisin $5.40
  • Barnyard $8.20
    • Bacon, egg, cheese & tomato salsa relish
  • Pate $5.40
  • Seasonal allotment salad $18.50
    • Roots (carrot, beetroot, kumara) and green leaves finished with avocado & our own summer dressing (the chef recommends adding a side of bacon)
  • Toast, hash brown, hollandaise, tomato, crumpets $4
  • Brioche french toast (va) $19.50
    • With bacon jam ice cream & maple syrup
  • The naan (ef) $16.50
    • Herb naan, cream cheese, spinach & tomato compote with your choice of either bacon or mushrooms
  • Ginger marinated chicken or halloumi skewers $25
    • With cos, tomato & tzatziki served with a side of tempura courgette ribbons
  • Jam & lemon curd, cream cheese, honey, homemade peanut butter and crab apple jelly $3
  • Eggs royale $24
    • With our own hot-smoked salmon, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
  • Eggs terra viva (v) $24
    • With mushroom and feta, served on homemade english muffins with poached eggs and hollandaise
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