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

  • Sumac beef kofta with pomegranate sauce $16.00
  • Berber couscous (vegetarian) $ 17.00
  • Roasted pear, date and feta $12.00
  • Simos $25.00 per person
    • Chefs choice, with selection of dips and bread
  • Seafood chowder $13.50
  • Dolmades of mint and rice stuffed vine leaves with garlic & cucumber dip (6 pieces) $8.50
  • Andalauslan $15.00 per person
    • Dolmades, falafel, North African roll, vegetables crudites, quince paste, roasted capsicum, olives, extra virgin olive oil and pomegranate
  • Assortment of Moroccan dips with dukkah and extra virgin olive oil/flat bread $10.50
  • Grilled chicken breast escalope 32.50
    • avocado, tomato & mushroom butter / saffron risotto
  • Crispy fried calamari $18.50
    • Greek style salad / feta cheese & aioli dip
  • Double chocolate gateau with berry coulis & cream $12.50
  • Chateau club sandwichChicken fillet,or beef burger $18.50
    • with bacon, relish, cheese, tomato & French fries
  • Market fresh soup of the day $9.50
  • Chefs roast special Market price
  • Freshly sliced seasonal fruit with sorbet $12.50
  • Bowi of French fries, new potatoes $6.50
    • side salad, rice, vegetables of the day, potato wedges with sour cream
  • Pineapple Ring $2.00
  • Jam Rap $2.00
  • SWEET & SOUR WON TON $10.00
  • ROAST PORK $5.00
  • CHEESE $4.00
  • PRAWN CHOW MEIN $12.00
  • ROAST PORK CURRY ON RICE $12.00
  • LEMON CHICKEN $12.50
  • Kofta $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Lunch Box (Available from 12-3.30pm except Monday & Tuesday) $9.50
    • Your choice of meat or falafel served with salad, our signature sauce with rice in a container.
  • Snack Box $8.50
    • Your choice of meat or falafel in a box of fries, tomato or chilli sauce, garlic mayo and sprinkle of green salad.
  • Beef $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Kebab Meal $16.00
    • Your choice of meat or falafel served with salad, our signature sauce on either pita bread, Egyptian rice or couscous in a plastic container.
  • Snack Box Combo $9.90
    • Snack Box with a can of drink
  • Lamb $9.00 / $12.00 / $14.50
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Triple Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $18.50
  • FISH & CHIPS P.O.D
    • beer battered fish and thick-cut fries see specials board
  • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $23.50
    • served with gourmet roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables or garden salad
  • AKAROA SALMON $27.00
    • fresh pan seared Akaroa salmon wit house made rosti and steamed greens
  • LAMB SHANKS $26.50
    • lamb shanks marinated in rosemary, red wine and garlic served with potato and parsnip mash and steamed vegetables
  • KIDS SUNDAE $4.00
    • your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry toppings
  • NACHOS $12.00
    • house- made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
  • DUNSANDEL DELUXE BURGER $21.50
    • 150 gm Angus beef stacked with bacon, fried egg, tasty cheese and onion rings served with thick cut fries
  • CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $18.00
    • grilled chicken breast, toasted ciabatta croutons, parmesan cheese and a poached egg
  • BBQ Pork Noodles $9.80
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, tomato and vegetables in Cantonese BBQ sauce.
  • Sambal Chicken $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian sambal sauce.
  • Tom Yum Soup $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken, tomato, pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup.
  • Mongolian Beef $9.80
    • Thin rice with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce.
  • Garlic Fried Rice $10.50
    • Fried rice with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Vegetarian Fried Rice $9.00
  • Curry Laksa Soup $10.20
    • Egg noodles with king prawns, chicken, crab meat, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian-style creamy coconut curry soup.
  • Green Curry Chicken $9.80
    • Thin rice noodle with chicken, tomato and vegetables in Thai spicy green curry sauce.
  • Stuffed Mushrooms - Classic stuffed with Wulnuts, Sundried Tomatoes, Cream Cheese, Blue Cheese, Alone with Green Salad, Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce or Aioli Sauce. $15.00
  • Lambs Fry - Cooked by our master chefs perfectly, add some crispy bacon, mushroom & crack pepper sauce. Sticky onions and toasted garlic bread Served. $19.50
  • Garlic Bread - Crispy Toasted and smothered with garlic and herb butter. $9.50
  • Famous Pate - Bourbon & cracked pepper blended with roasted chicken liver and bacon. Served with crusty bread, pickled cucumbers & beetroot pesto. $15.50
  • Ribeye Steak - 200gms of Ribeye Steak, cooked to your liking and served with crisp fries, a horseradish & beetroot pesto and battered onion rings. $24.50
  • Cheeky Tortilla - Trio of wraps with ripped lettuce, creamy avocado and chunky tomato salsa and pickles. Along with Marinated Chicken, sweet chilli and aioli. $15.50
  • Cheeky Tortilla - Trio of wraps with ripped lettuce, creamy avocado and chunky tomato salsa and pickles. Along with Smoked salmon and citrus aioli. $16.50
  • Today's Soup Creation - Tasty steaming hot brew served with toasted Bread. $13.50
  • Beef with ginger and spring onion $19.00
  • Garlic squid on rice $13.80
  • Seafood, lamb, meat $4.00/each
  • Roast pork fried rice or chow mein with cashew nuts $18.00
  • Garlic chicken on rice $13.80
  • Thai curry chop suey $13.50
  • Vegetarian satay $12.50
    • stir-fry vegetables with peanut sauce on a bed of steamed rice
  • Chicken, pork or steak with black bean sauce $15.50
  • - Chicken
  • Cream Roll $1.50
  • Lamb, Beef, Chicken $4.00 each
  • - Mixed
  • Available on Pita Bread
  • - Falafel
  • Turkish Gozleme $3.50
  • Chapli Kebab & Salad $6.00
  • Steamed corn custard with roast eel and radish $18.00
  • Agedashi $10.00
    • Crispy tofu with ginger, scallion and dashi shouyu
  • Ora king salmon with umeshu jelly, toasted rice, apple wasabi and shiso $18.00
  • Sasami Chicken fillet with plum sauce $7.00
  • Kawa Chicken skin $4.00
  • Chicken thigh with spicy tomato sauce $7.00
  • Lamb Rump with rosemary and red wine miso $12.00
  • Ebi Yuan prawn with chilli mayo $12.00
  • SOUTHERN-FRIED OYSTERS (4) $21.50
    • Texas caviar, avocado purée, micro greens(GFO)
  • 12-HOUR ANGUS SIRLOIN $23.00
    • served with "Hello Cleveland" potato salad, bourbon steak sauce
  • FRIED CHICKEN, BREAD & BUTTER PICKLE, HOUSE SLAW, BUTTERMILK RANCH
  • "HELLO CLEVELAND" POTATO SALAD (GF)( V) $8.00
  • VENISON BOUDIN BALLS (4) $14.00
    • Andouille mayo, grain mustard, pickle relish
  • CAJUN-SPICED SHOESTRING FRIES $9.50
    • WITH COMEBACK SAUCE(GF, V)
  • DEVILLED EGGS (4) $9.50
    • TOPPED WITH POPCORN SHRIMP, HOUSEMADE PICKLE, AND CHIVES
  • CREOLE SHRIMP $19.00
    • cornmeal waffle, blackened corn salsa.
  • Chicken wings (fried) $14.00
    • Fried chicken wings tossed in homemade hot sauce
  • Open steak sandwich (on request) GF $20.50
    • Grilled 150g sirloin steak with lettuce, tomatoes, onion marmalade and aioli served on a garlic batard with garden salad and fries
  • Moroccan lamb salad GF $21.50
    • Grilled canterburry lamb with baby spinach, chick peas, crumbed feta, grilled courgette, pangrelato and yoghurt and mint dressing
  • Marinated lamb (warm) GF $16.50
    • Grilled and served with semi dried tomatoes and bell pepper vinaigrette
  • Crumbed Hoki $9.50
  • Sweet corn fritters (warm) $10.00
    • Served with capsicum and apricot relish and balsamic glaze
  • Stuffed chicken breast GF $27.50
    • Spinach and feta stuffed chicken breast served with crispy polenta, basil pesto, parmesan wafer and caper hollandaise
  • Calamari salad (warm) GF on request $14.00
    • Grilled calamari with pangrelato and citrus dressing
  • -Fried
  • -3. Salmon, Onion and Cheese
  • Whitebait Sandwich $18.00
    • White side of green salad +Sliced lemon
  • -Bacon and aioli sauce with chips $21.00
  • -3 Seafood & Saffron $21.00
  • Wedges $8.00
    • Served with sour cream and tomato sauce
  • -1. Bacon, Cheese and Tomato
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Served on Ciabatta with mesclun (mixed lettuces) top with Hollandaise sauce
  • Teriyaki Beef Skewers $13.50
    • Beef skewers served with a fresh salad.
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • With toasted bread.
  • Garlic Loaf $9.00
    • Becks high top loaf served piping hot, smothered in garlic and herb butter.
  • Seasonal Vegetables $5.50
  • Bangers and Mash $20.00
    • Gourmet sausages with mashed potato and Seasonal vegetables with an onion gravy.
  • Lamb Shank w Mash & Veg $20.00
  • Fresh Garden Salad $5.50
  • Rib Eye $33.00
    • Cooked to your liking with red wine jus and onion rings. Served with either a roast vegetable tart and seasonal vegetables or served with chips and salad.
  • Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
  • Seafood Basket $12.50
  • Toasties $3.50
  • Fish Bites & fries $7.00
  • Wedges $7.00
    • Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
  • Basket fries $4.50
    • w Tom sauce or aioli
  • Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
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