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

  • Bowl of Wedges with Sour Cream $11
  • Sausage $4
  • Luciano’s Bruschetta $16
    • Toasted ciabatta with garden greens and Prosciutto, tomato, basil & mozzarella
  • Bangin’ Breakfast Potatoes $16
    • Golden crispy potatoes, grilled asparagus, heirloom tomatoes, caraway seeds and poached eggs served with our house made brown onion relish
  • Free Range Egg $2.5
  • Eggs Your Way $10.5
    • Two free range eggs, poached, fried or scrambled, on your choice of toasted sourdough or multigrain
  • Ice Cream Sundae $9
    • Fruit salad & mixed berry reduction
  • Manuka Smoked Bacon $4
  • Vegetable Fried Rice $11
    • Stir fried rice with fresh vegetables
  • Kothu Parotta Chicken / Beef / Veg $15
    • Signature South Indian street food, chopped South Indian bread stir-fried with diced onion, egg and meat (chicken/beef) or vegetable curry
  • Egg Curry $15
    • Traditional Kerala boiled egg curry finished in onion tomato based gravy
  • Mango Lassi $5
  • Kerala Beef Masala $16
    • Tender beef cubes simmered in stock, roasted spices, onion and tomatoes and curry leaves
  • Masala Bonda $5.50
    • Potato masala balls marinated in gram flour and deep fried
  • Kerala Flaky Garlic Parota $3
    • Soft and flaky bread freshly cooked.
  • Cheese Dosa $10
    • Dosa topped with grated cheese
  • Ensalada Caesar $20
    • our interpretation of the classic Caesar Salad as invented in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924 by Caesar Cardini
  • El Calamar $12
    • corn meal dusted calamari served with our own sweet chilli sauce and chipotle mayonnaise
  • The Flying Burrito $25
    • a grilled flour tortilla parcel drizzled with coriander oil and served with sour cream, salsa, guacamole and salad greens with your choice of: Hot Adobo Beef / Smoked Chipotle Chicken / Chipotle Spiced Seasonal vegetables
  • Taquitos De Pollo $14
    • small fresh corn tortillas filled with chicken, deep fried and served with Mole Poblano sauce
  • Quesadilla De Pollo $23
    • pibil braised chicken, chilli cheese and topped with poblano pesto
  • Quesadilla de Hongos $23
    • saute mushrooms, epazote and chilli cheese
  • Refried Beans $3
  • Fresh flour tortillas x 2 $4
  • Boteco meat mix $49.90
    • Best of all meats (chicken, beef, crispy pork, belly and chorizo) served with pico the gallo, farofa and fries
  • Falafel kebab open souvlaki $18.90
    • Home made falafel served with greek salad, fries, homemade sauces and pita bread
  • Lamb kebab
    • Lamb kebab skewers cooked on charcoal BBQ served with greek salad, home made sauces, fries and pita bread
  • Falafel entree (V) $9.50
    • Home made vegetarian patties served with tazitzki sauce
  • Kokeba $18.90
    • Traditional beef minced made into a ball filled with tazitzki sauce
  • Garlic pita bread $4.50
  • Eggplant entree $9.50
    • Eggplant cooked in boteco special way in tomato base served with pita bread
  • Boteco's home made beef lasagne $22.90
    • How mama used to make it to us
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $12.00
  • Lemon Chicken $10.00
  • Sweet and Sour Fish $10.00
  • Steak Chow Mein $9.50
  • Bami Goreng (Noodles) $11.00
  • Sweet and Sour Pork $11.00
  • Roast Pork Foo Young $10.50
  • Pork Foo Young $9.50
  • Honey Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • Sweet Sour Chicken Noodles/Rice $9.80
  • Honey Chicken Noodle $9.80
    • Egg noodles with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
  • Seafood Mee Goreng $11.00
    • Egg noodles with king prawns calamari, crab meat, fish balls, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian style sauce.
  • Thai Sweet Chili Beef $9.80
    • Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in Thai sweet chili sauce.
  • Honey Prawns Noodles/Rice $12.80
  • Chicken Satay $9.80
    • Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in satay sauce.
  • Vegetarian Soy Noodles $9.00
  • Granola $12.90
    • Mrs. Hucks Granola with homemade Blueberry Yogurt Whole Milled Oats, Sunflower, Pumpkin & Flax seeds, Hazelnuts, Dried Fruit
  • Hand Cut Fries $6.90
  • Mrs Hucks Cheeseburger with Hand Cut Fries $18.90
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Pretzel Bun $10.90
  • Roasted Chicken, Mayo & Radish Sandwich, Potato Chips $9.90
  • - Before 9.00am $5.00
  • New Season Asparagus $15.90
    • New Season Asparagus, Soft Parmesan Polenta, Poached Egg & Crisp Kale
  • Simple Side Salad $6.90
  • Small Platter $28.80
    • 24 pieces
  • Small Platter $28.00
  • Sports Pack
    • 1 Sports Drink, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Piece of Fruit, 1 Sweet Treat
  • Smokey Ham: Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato & smokey ham
  • -Savoury Ham and Onion
  • -21+ $8.00 pp
  • Small $34
    • Club sandwiches, slices and fresh fruits. (For Approx. 5 People)
  • Small Platter $26.50
  • French Fries, Japanese Mayonnaise, American Ketchup $8.50
  • Kalamata and Picholine Olives $11.50
    • Thyme, lemon, garlic
  • BBQ Lamb Sandwich $23.50
    • Smoked paprika butter, Swiss cheese, chilli slaw, fries
  • White Chocolate Brulee $15.00
    • Pine nut brittle, thyme and vanilla ice cream, biscotti
  • Fiddlesticks Fried Chicken $10.00
    • Salad, tomato sauce
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • Ceviche $16.00
    • Pickled cucumber, shallot, avocado, coriander
  • Garlic Crostini $11.50
    • Beetroot hummus
  • SEASONED WEDGES $8.50
    • Served with sweet chilli and sour cream
  • STEAK SANDWICH $15.50
    • Grilled steak, melted cheese, portobello mushroom, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion in a warm ciabatta roll
  • GOURMET CHICKEN BURGER $18.50
    • Chicken breast, streaky bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, caramelised onion, tomato and house made aioli. Served with chips.
  • Two house made hash browns $20.50
  • Add Chips $3.00
  • SMOKED SALMON $11.50
    • Smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, lettuce, red onion and dill pickle
  • Classic Sour Dough $18.50
  • CAESAR SALAD $16.50
    • Cos lettuce, streaky bacon, garlic croutons and shaved Parmesan tossed with a soft poached egg and Caesar dressing.
  • Coconut Butter Pork (Spicy) $11.00
  • All served with a bowl of rice N/A
  • Milk Butter Pork (Spicy) $11.00
  • Squid with Satay Sauce $11.00
  • Beef & Vegetables $11.00
  • Beef with Chilli Szechuan Sauce $10.00
  • Deep fried Chicken with Honey $11.00
  • Chicken with Satay Sauce $10.00
  • BLT Bagel $19.00
    • With bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli served with fries
  • Sausages $6.00
  • Brigettes Tasting Platter $55.00
    • Selection of items from our menu including garlic loaf, spreads, warm lamb salad, salt & pepper squid, oven baked salmon, cured meats, cheese and soup
  • Creamed Mushrooms $21.50
    • On toasted brioche with fresh rocket, tomato and poached egg
  • Spinach $5.00
  • Egg $3.00
  • Croissant $14.00
    • With ham and melted cheddar cheese or Rocket pesto, caramelised onion and brie
  • Toasties $11.00
    • Ham, cheese and tomato; or Spinach, mushroom and caramelised onion; or Chicken, cranberry and brie; Served on house-made vienna or multigrain bread
  • Steak & Fries $32.00
    • 250g sirloin & fries, with peppercorn sauce & garlic green beans
  • Mussels steamed with Cassels Lager, crème fraîche & bread $16.00
  • Soup of the day with fresh bread & butter $15.50
  • Fish & Chips $26.50
    • Fresh market fish with Cassels and Sons Pilsner batter, fries and tartare sauce
  • Horotane $24.00
    • Olive oil base, pear, blue cheese, bacon & thyme
  • Chicken liver pâté, spiced cider jelly, pickles & crostini $15.00
  • Linwood $26.00
    • BBQ base, mozzarella, chicken, Kransky, bacon & smoked cheese
  • Avoca $24.00
    • Tomato base, mozzarella spinach, olives, goat’s feta, red onion & sun-dried tomatoes
  • BROTHER $12.00
    • bacon, lettuce. avocado, tomato, hash rown, cheese, egg, sausage, chorizo + bro hug
  • JAZZ bacon, lettuce avocado, tomato, egg, extra bacon created by our friends sharon & jane $10.00
  • HAPPY BUTTIE $10.00
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, hash brown,cheese, egg + free hug
  • BLAT $9.00
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato
  • BACON $8.50
    • delicious bacon
  • ROMANA $11.00
    • bacon, chili jam, chorizo, avocado & lettuce - hot, but also burns
  • SHANE $12.00
    • bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese, sausage, chorizo, extra bacon + an empowering handshake
  • BIG BREAKFAST $10.00
    • bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese. sausage + respect
  • Raspberry Bavarois $13.50
    • Rich raspberry Bavarois w raspberry sorbet and chantilly cream
  • +Mosselen Po Pei $26.40
    • Mussels w spinach, cheese, bacon
  • +Provencaalse Mosselen $26.40
    • Mussels w tomato, garlic and cheese
  • Additions
  • Belgian Cabbage $7.00
  • Bowl of Wedges $7.50
  • Pot Au Chocolat $13.50
    • Chocolate fondant served warm w berry compote and vanilla bean ice cream
  • Wilde Paddestoelen $16.90
    • Mushrooms on toast, pan fried w garlic butter, hearty relish on grain toast
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