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

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  • Guac, salsa & corn chips $13
  • Hand hacked guacamole, corn chips $11
  • Jarrito’s Mexican Sodas $6
    • Pineapple, Mandarin, Lime, Guava, Grapefruit, Cola
  • Bacon, egg & hash brown $8
  • Popcorn sundae with organic banana & salted caramel ice cream, Mexican chocolate sauce & caramel popcorn $12
  • Extra soft shell tortillas 3=$2.50 / 5=$4 / 7=$5.50
  • Fire grilled mushrooms, garlic, fried onion queso, fresh herbs $9
  • Crispy fried oyster torta (3), watercress, smoked oyster crema $18
The Bower & Urban Corner Cafe (sample menu)
  • Sticky Date Pudding $12.50
    • Smothered with butterscotch sauce, ice-cream and berries
  • Fish of the Day $23.00
    • Market fresh fish, battered or pan fried served with seafood salad & fries
  • Caesar Salad
    • Crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
  • Pizza
    • Hawaiian or cheese
  • Mini Cheese Burger
    • 120g. Angus meat pattie, with lettuce, cheddar cheese & fries
  • Cheerios
  • All burgers served with fries
  • Option 3 $15.00
Korea House (sample menu)
  • Pork Soup $15.00
  • Noodles with Seafood Soup $12.00
  • Tofu & Kim-chi L $40.00/M $20.00
  • Bulgogi Hot Stone Pot $13.00
  • Korea House Special B.B.Q (more than 2 people) $23.00 pp
    • Pork Belly, Assorted Beef, Assorted Vegetables (Potato, Onion, Mushroom), Salads, Stir-fried Glass Noodles and Vegetables, Side Dishes, Steamed Rice, Soy Bean Paste Soup
  • Spicy Sliced Raw Fish and Steamed Rice $15.00
  • Garden Salad $10.00
  • Spicy Stir Fried Pork $15.00
Red Orchid Thai Takeaway (sample menu)
  • B.B.Q Pork Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with B.B.Q pork, bean sprouts.
  • Chicken Cashew Nut $10.00
    • Stir fried chicken with vegetables and cashew nut
  • Beef Noodle Soup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with beef, bean sprouts.
  • Won Ton Soup $10.00
    • Won ton and bean sprouts.
  • Chicken NoodleSoup $10.00
    • Rice noodle with chicken, bean sprouts.
  • Spicy Noodle ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
  • Thai Laksa Chicken $10.00
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  • Stir Fried Red Curry Paste ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
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New Town Chinese Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Set Menu for 3-4 people $32.50
    • Chicken with cashew nuts, Roast Pork Fried Rice, Deep Fried Wontons (14) with a pottle of sweet and sour sauce
  • Chicken Mushrooms on Fried Rice $11.00
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  • New Town Chow Mein (Combination) $11.50
    • Sliced steak, chicken, Roast pork, prawn with seasonal vegetables and mushrooms in gravy on egg noodles
  • Mushrooms / Pineapple / Tomato $2.50
  • Steak Tomato Fried Rice $11.00
    • Sliced steak with seasonal vegetables and tomatoes in gravy on fried rice
  • Prawn Chow Mein $11.50
    • Prawns with seasonal vegetables in gravy on egg noodles
  • Sole Fillet $5.00
Cafe Kudos (sample menu)
  • Mocchiato / Vienna $3.80
  • French Toast $18.50
    • generous slices of brioche dipped in cream and egg batter served with berry compote and yoghurt
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • w’sour cream & sweet chilli
  • Sirloin Steak $25.00
    • generous 200g sirloin steak-medium rare w’ caramelised onion served with fries and green salad
  • Hot Chocolate (reg / large / bowl) $4.70 / $5.00 / $5.60
    • No syrup
  • Milkshakes $5.60
    • Banana, Raspberry, Chocolate, Strawberry, Lime, Caramel, Vanilla, Spearmint. Thick shakes add $0.50
  • BLT $18.50
    • streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato & our own aioli on turkish OR ciabatta, served with fries and green salad
  • Caramel Mocha Latte $6.50
Table at Monks (sample menu)
  • LEMON MULTI-SEED WAFFLES WITH ROASTED APPLE $18.00
    • Lemon multi-seed flourless waffles served with roasted apple, mixed berries, natural yogurt & maple syrup (V)
  • LAMB SALAD WITH BABY VEGETABLES, HAZELNUTS & CRUMBLED FETA $23.50
    • Oven baked lamb rump with baby vegetables, watercress, hazelnuts and crumbled feta with a lite balsamic dressing (GF)
  • SMOKED SALMON EGG BENEDICT $21.50
    • Hot smoked salmon, spinach, two free range poached eggs, house made hollandaise sauce on toasted English muffin
  • CLASSIC BLT $12.50
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomato sandwich, served with fries and home made aioli (DF)
  • MIXED PLATTER $15.00
    • Brie, olives and pesto, served with toasted ciabatta (V)
  • BATTERED FISH GOUJONS $13.50
    • Two battered fish goujons, served with salad, fries & tartare sauce (GF), (DF)
  • APPLE CRANBERRY FETA SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS $8.00
    • Apple, cranberries, toasted walnuts and feta with fresh salad leaves and a lite balsamic dressing (GF), (V)
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    • Seared salmon fillet, rocket, parmesan, preserved lemon and green pea risotto (GF)
Tuk Tuk Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Crispy Pork $16.50
  • 18. Yellow Curry Stir Fried
    • Served with rice, a spicy curry flavor dish, stir fried with chef’s selected vegetables & egg in yellow curry sauce
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7 pieces) $18
  • 15. Thai Oyster Sauce Dish
    • Served with rice, stir fried with chef’s selected vegetables
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  • Roasted Duck $18
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The Kingfisher Indian Restaurant (sample menu)
  • The Kingfisher Vege Platter (2 people) $18.00
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  • Vegetable Biryani $16.00
    • Flavored basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables, yogurt, spices & garnished with nuts.
  • Prawn Saag $18.50
    • Tender pieces of prawns cooked with spinach and flavored with fresh spices.
  • Palak Paneer $14.50
    • Indian cottage cheese (paneer) cooked with spinach, extra garlic & ginger.
  • Veg Korma $14.50
    • Fresh vegetables cooked in creamy cashew nut based sauce finished with fenugreek leaves.
  • Prawn Jalfrezi $18.50
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  • Kadhai Beef $16.50
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Panda Express Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Chef's Special Soybean Milk $2.50
  • Stewed Beef Shank with Five Spice & Soy Sauce $12.00
  • Fried Bread Stick $1.50
  • Chef's Special Tofu Jelly with Homemade Gravy $5.00
  • Egg Jianbing with Fried Bread Stick $5.00
  • Spicy Broad Bean $6.00
  • Chinese Burger $5.50
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The Dragon Express (sample menu)
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  • Stir fried seasonal vegetables with oyster sauce $12.60
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Purple Weka Cafe & Bar (sample menu)
  • Eggs Benedict
    • 2 poached eggs served on a toasted ciabatta with either crispy bacon, or smoked salmon smothered in a rich hollandaise sauce
  • Breads and Dips $14.50
    • a selection of bread with house-made dips
  • Toast and Home-Made Preserves $8.50
  • Fresh Battered Fish of the Day $18.50
    • served with a fresh salad, fries, lemon wedge and tartare sauce
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  • BLT $17.50
    • bacon, lettuce, and tomato served on toasted ciabatta with aioli and fries
  • Bowl of Fries with Sauce $5.00
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    • served with tomato, cheese, onions and salad greens, on toasted ciabatta with a side of fries
Winnie Bagoes City (sample menu)
  • Charred Lamb $18.50
    • Served warm with red capsicum, mushroom and cucumber on a bed of crisp lettuce and bread fingers, served with a balsamic vinaigrette
  • Funghi Prosciutto $18 Med / $21 Lge
    • Mushroom, ham, olives, garlic and mozzarella
  • Fresh Garlic Bread $8.50
  • Thai Honey Chicken
    • Seared chicken marinated in sweet chilli, honey, garlic and sesame seeds, with green beans, baby corn, red capsicum and red onion
  • Vegetarian Harvest $18.00
    • Capsicum, broccoli, tomato, feta, sundried tomato, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, cashew nuts and basil pesto
  • Large $33.00
  • Warm Chicken Noodle $17.50
    • Pan-fried chicken, vegetables and crispy noodles with chilli and coriander dressing. Served on a bed of lettuce.
  • Cajun Chicken $18.00
    • Chicken and cherry tomatoes sauteed in a rich cremay Cajun sauce with penne pasta
South Bar & Cafe (sample menu)
  • Garlic Prawns $14.00
    • with chilli flakes, lemon and parsley
  • Mac's All Day Breakfast $21.50
    • Eggs any style, bacon, venison sausage, grilled tomato, wilted spinach, mushrooms and potato rosti served with a toasted ciabatta
  • CAESAR SALAD Crispy bacon, a soft poached egg, parmesan, crunchy croûtons and a creamy Caesar dressing $17.00
  • VEGGIE DELIGHT Char-grilled peppers, spinach, zucchini, mushroom and red onion $23.00
  • MAC’S BEER BATTERED FISH ‘N CHIPS Fresh NZ fish in a Mac’s gold batter tartar sauce, lemon and a garden salad served with makikihi fries $20.00
  • Makikihi Fries $9.00
    • with rosemary salt, served with aioli or gravy
  • Mushroom Arancini (3pcs) $9.50
    • with puttanesca sauce
  • BEEF BURGER THE WORKS Beef pattie, bacon, fried egg, cheese, tomato and lettuce served in a toasted sesame bun accompanied with makikihi fries $20.50
Gustav's (sample menu)
  • Small - serves 2 $32.50
  • Gluten-free base add $2.00
  • Hummus, cheese, olives, pickles, salami, ham, Kransky, cold smoked salmon, dukkah, flat bread & crackers.
  • Chocolate truffle fudge cake $12.50
  • Pacific Oysters
    • natural or beer battered
  • Bruschetta $11.50
    • tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella on toasted sourdough
  • Add chicken $7.50
  • Add chicken $7.50
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

email

Email

cranford@costastaverna.co.nz

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
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