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

  • Hokey pokey and chocolate cheesecake $12.00
    • Served with hokey pokey ice cream
  • Venison red wine casserole $25.00
    • Slow braised venison served with a rich red wine sauce, with courgettes and spinach on pappardelle pasta
  • Lamb shank pie $23.00
    • Shank braised in a rich casserole, covered with puff pastry and served with creamy mash potato and minted peas
  • Warm beef salad $12.00
    • Sliced soy marinated beef on a tomato and cucumber salad with a mint and sesame dressing
  • Creme brulee $12.00
    • Your wait staff will advise you of today's flavour
  • Hokey pokey and chocolate cheesecake $12.00
    • Served with hokey pokey ice cream
  • Fish and chips $15.00
    • Beer battered fish of the day served with a side salad
  • Vegetarian salad $12.00
    • Our chefs combo of hot treats, honey glazed carrots, spinach and beetroot with toasted pinenuts and feta bound in tarragon mayo
  • Beans /Mushrooms/Other Vege $2.00
  • Banana & Strawberry Jam $8.00
  • 3e French Toast $14.00
    • Bacon, egg, caramelised banana, cinnamon & real Canadian maple syrup
  • Nutella $8.00
  • Gluten Free/Dairy Free Crepe $1.00
  • 3e Complete $9.50
    • Ham, cheese & free-range egg
  • Cheese & free-range egg $8.50
  • Gelato/Sorbet with Crepe $3.00
  • Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns $10.00
    • 3pcs
  • ‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • PSDB Signature Xiaolongbao $12.00
    • 5pcs
  • Beijing Duck $10.00
    • w/ Cucumber, Spring Onion and Sticky Hoisin Sauce
  • PSDB Wonton - 3 pc $6.50
  • Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Szechuan Cucumber Salad $6.00
    • w/ Garlic, Szechuan, Chilli & Sesame
  • Steamed Asian Greens $6.00
    • w/ Fried Shallots & Ginger Chilli Soy
  • The Stag $13.90
    • It definitely won’t make you more attractive but it’ll make you feel great. Venison, Salad, Portobello Mushroom, Blue Cheese, with Aioli and Plum Chutney.
  • Energy Drinks $5
  • Powerade $5
  • Cheese $2
  • Juices $5
  • Velvet Burger $10.90
    • It has Venison, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, with Chilli Mayonnaise and Velvet Relish. You definitely want to try this one with a bit of extra bacon.
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Velvet Lady $13.90
    • Everybody wants her but she keeps it classy just like your mum back in the day - Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado and Cheese with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Popcorn Chicken $15.00
    • Marinated in ginger and soy, and Japanese mayonnaise.
  • Brulee $14.00
    • Classic vanilla crème brûlée with braised rhubarb crumble.
  • Ribs $14.00
    • Juicy, tender, sticky.
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $25.00
    • Cos lettuce with parmesan, bacon, soft boiled egg and classic dressing.
  • Chunky Chips with Aioli $10.00
    • With Aioli.
  • Seafood Chowder (Entree) $17.00
    • Classic creamy chowder filled with fresh salmon, prawns, fish and mussels, served with garlic bread
  • Hand Cut Chips $8.00
  • French Toasted Banana Bread $17.00
    • Served with Strawberry Jam and Cream
  • Any 2 Filling $5.00
  • Scallops Battered $2.00
  • Small Hot Dog / Jam Wrap / Plain Donut $2.40
  • Fish - Battered $2.80
  • Hawaiian Delight $2.70
  • Tomato $2.50
  • Large Hot Dog / Spring Rolls / Curry Rolls $2.90
  • Fish $4.50
  • Children’s size Scrambled eggs on toast $9.00
  • Open Chicken Sandwich: $17.50
    • Fresh Lettuce with Pan fried Chicken breast, brie, Pesto & Mayo on toasted foccacia
  • Sides $5.00
    • Eggs (2), Hashbrowns (2), Bacon (2), Herb Sausages (4), Oven Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon
  • with pesto and cream cheese $9.00
  • with salmon and cream cheese $10.00
  • Creamy Mushrooms on Toast: $17.00
    • Sliced Portabello Mushrooms in a creamy sauce served on foccacia
  • Bagels:
  • Scrambled Salmon: $19.00
    • Our famous scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and cream cheese on toasted foccacia
  • Chicken Curry on Rice $9.50
  • Sweet and Sour Wontons $11.00
  • Mushrooms $2.50
  • Mixed Vegetables Chow Mein $8.50
  • Steak Mushroom on Rice $10.50
  • Steak Oyster Sauce $11.00
  • Chicken Foo Young $9.50
  • Pork with Cashew Nuts $12.00
  • 1/2 Dozen Deep fried chicken wings
  • Roast Pork & Season Veges $12.00
  • Sliced Steak & Season Veges $12.00
  • Chicken Corn Soup $6.50
  • Lemon Chicken $13.00
  • 1 Dozen Wontons
  • Curry Beef $12.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.00
  • Beer Battered Fish n Chips - Crispy fish n chips with gourmet salad and homemade tartare sauce. $19.50
  • Cajun Prawn & Fish Salad - Grilled and arranged on a salad of snow pea shoots, cucumber, red onion, mandarins and feta bound with vinaigrette, finished with a roast garlic aioli. $23.50
  • Today's Soup Creation - Tasty steaming hot brew served with toasted Bread. $13.50
  • 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
  • Flat Bread - Pita bread coated with a blend of sun dried tomatoes and garlic with a dash of fresh parmesan and oven baked to perfection. Sweet chilli sauce & sour cream to compliment. $12.50
  • Famous Pate - Bourbon & cracked pepper blended with roasted chicken liver and bacon. Served with crusty bread, pickled cucumbers & beetroot pesto. $15.50
  • 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
  • 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
  • Add on: Bacon, Avocado, Tomato $4.00 each
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
  • Smoked salmon on rye with poached egg, avocado and sauce hollandaise $16.50
  • Eggs on toast $10.00
  • Soup of the day $15.00
  • Mince on toast w a poached egg $16.00
  • Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00
  • Creamy Pumpkin $15.00
  • Hor Mok Talay Market Seafood w/ red curry paste in a smoky coconut shell $37.00
  • Miang spinach Leaf w/ Thai style grilled pork $6.00
  • SP Grilled Pork balls street style $12.00
  • Wok fried green beans in Tee's XO Sauce $14.00
  • Machete Chiang Mai Pork ribs w/ Five Spice $26.00
  • SP Pad thai in eggnet w/ free range chicken, tamarind sauce, peanuts & lime $26.00
  • Frozen chocolate mousse parfait $14.00
  • Slow cooked beef rib w/ Basil, Spniach, Chilli & Garlic $31.00
  • Exec Lunch Box 2 $12.00
    • Packed full of delicious sushi you want to share with fine selection of sushi and nigiri, seafood and salad, show your colleagues who's really in charge of the "executive" lunch room
  • Chicken Supreme
    • Mayo and Katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this saucy number
  • Chicken on Rice
    • Our Tasty teriyaki chicken is placed on sushi rice. to sauce it up mayo and Katsu sauce is applied
  • 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
  • Chicken Supreme
    • Mayo and Katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this saucy number
  • Double Avocado Chicken
    • Need that extra avocado hit? The avocado is doubled in this number to accompany our teriyaki chicken
  • Spring Onion Mayo
    • Love Mayo? Then this is for you. Blobs of spring onion mayo are placed on teriyaki chicken
  • Fries $5.50
    • Served with our own Aioli & Tomato Sauce
  • Open Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • Sirloin cooked to M-R served on Vic's Focaccia & Baby spinach & topped with Melted Brie, Onion Jam & Aioli
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • Served with toasted Vic's Focaccia - winter only
  • Pancakes $10.00
    • Served with Seasonal Fruit, Maple Syrup & Yoghurt
  • Chicken Salad $16.50
    • A mixed salad topped with Warmed Sliced Chicken, Streaky Bacon, Roasted Pecans, Pear & Fig Chutney & Aioli
  • Corn Fritters $14.90
    • Served w Streaky Bacon, fresh Seasonal Salad, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli
  • Homemade Muesli $8.50
    • Served with natural Yoghurt
  • Pasta of the Day $15.00
    • Winter only
  • Quiche $12
    • In house made quiche with side salad
  • Lasagne $12
    • In house made lasagne with a side salad
  • Fish $ Chips $16
    • Beer battered fish served with chips and tartar sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Hash brown, Asparagus, poached egg, spinach, hollandaise sauce
  • Open Grilled Chicken Sandwich $16
    • Lettuce, tomato, Moroccan grilled chicken, avocado, salsa, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Big Breakfast $16
    • Eggs, bacon, hash brown, mushrooms, tomato, sausage, toasted bread
  • Pasta $12
    • Pasta of the Day
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad $12
    • Moroccan chicken, fresh salad, minted yoghurt dressing
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