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

  • Chicken/Lamb Vindaloo $15.99
    • Hot dish from south Indian based chili, spices and fresh tomatoes. Goes well with plain Naan.
  • Tandoori Prawn (8pc) $13.00
    • Prawns battered with garlic cooked in tandoor oven.
  • Palak Paneer $14.99
    • Cottage cheese and spinach cooked with spicy gravy.
  • Prawn Harabara $17.99
    • Prawn cooked with cumin cloves fresh tomato, garlic and spinach.
  • Murg Malai Kebab (6pc) $11.99
    • Chicken buttered in cashew paste, cream cheese with chick pea flour, curd and cooked in tandoor.
  • Gorkhali Puloo $5.00
  • Mango chicken $15.99
    • Exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in subtle mango sauce.
  • Dal Bhat $15.99
  • Oven baked garlic & herb loaf $8.00
    • Add chilli ($0.50) or cheese ($2.00)
  • Curry of the day $22.00
    • From tandoori chicken to creamy tikka masala, our curry of the day is always served with homemade garlic naan & rice ( can be spiced up on request )
  • Extra pizza toppings $3.00 each
    • Chicken / pepperoni / salami / smoked chicken / smoked cheese / mozzarella / chorizo / pine nuts / feta / bacon
  • Fisherman's burger $21.50
    • Crispy fried fish, in a toasted bun with burger greens, sliced tomato & tartare sauce, and served with fries
  • Sauces $3.00
    • Mushroom, peppercorn, chipotle, hollandaise, bearnaise or red wine jus
  • Soup of the day $9.50
    • Served with toasted ciabatta
  • The whitford's beef burger $18.50
    • Prime angus beef patty, sliced tomato, burger greens & aioli in a toasted bun, served with fries
  • Apple pie $10.00
    • Served with cream & french vanilla ice cream
  • Sashimi Bi-bim-bap $15.00
    • Rice with sliced raw fish
  • Turban Shell with Noodle $40.00
  • Noodles with Seafood Soup $12.00
  • Sigol Bapsang (more than 2 people) $20.00 pp
    • Salad, Stir-fried Glass Noodles and Vegetables, Korean Savoury Pancake, Braised Fish, Spicy Stir Fried Pork or Bulgogi, Korean Soybean Paste Soup, Two kinds of Cooked Vegetables, Kim-chi, Two kinds of Side Dishes, Steamed Rice, Dessert (Coffee or Tea)
  • Spicy Assorted Sausage Stew $30.00
  • Whole Squid $17.00
  • Boiled Dumplings $13.00
  • Dumpling Soup with Rice Cake $14.00
  • Twice Cooked Pork Belly With Chilli Garlic And Basil $18.00
    • Crispy Pork Belly, Chilli Garlic, Green Bean, Spring Onion And Basil
  • Pad Se Ew
    • Flat Rice Noodles, Garlic, Egg, Chinese Broccoli, With Black Sweet Soy Sauce
  • Classic Thai Green Chicken Curry $17.00
    • Chicken Breast Fillets, Coconut Cream, Bamboo Shoots, Green Bean, Zucchini, Basil, Red Pepper, Pumpkin
  • Stir Fried Beef Fillet With Ginger And Oyster Sauce $17.00
    • Fresh Ginger, Broccoli, Baby Corn, Green Bean, Bean Sprout, Sesame Seed
  • -Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
  • Stir Fried Chicken With Chilli Garlic And Basil $17.00
    • Chicken Breast, Chilli Garlic, Onion, Carrot, Basil
  • Mou Ping/Thai Style Grilled Pork Skewers (3) $8.00
    • Grilled Pork Tenderloin Marinated With Soy Sauce, Fresh Cream, Palm Sugar Served With Spicy Dip
  • Any Dish Is Completely Gluten Free
  • Fries with fire spice $6.00
  • Burrito $18.50
    • Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice , Re-fried beans, and your choice of: Vegetarian, pulled chipotle pork, chicken tinga, carne asada (marinated BBQ Beef) Served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Beef sliders 2 $9.00
    • Mini cheese burgers with bite
  • Corn chips and dips $8.00
    • House made corn chips seasoned with fire spice, served with sour cream, salsa roja and salsa queso
  • Chimichang $18.50
    • Large flour tortilla filled and wrapped with cheese rice and your choice of Vegetarian, pulled pork chipotle, chicken tinga or Carne asada (marinated beef) Cooked till crispy and golden served with salad, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
  • Taquitos 2 for $9.00
    • Corn tortillas filled with pulled pork and cheese, cooked till crispy and served with fresh salsa.
  • Enchilada $14.50/ $19.50
    • Flour tortilla filled with cheese, chili and your choice of pulled chicken or pulled pork, Smothered in Enchilada sauce and grilled cheese, Served with Mexi corn salad, corn chips and sour cream. (Single/ Double)
  • Devilskins $17.50
    • Spicy potato wedges topped with jalapeno cheese sauce. Spicy ground beef, salsa roja and sour cream
  • Sour Cream
  • Double Meat $2.50
  • Guacamole $2.00
  • Bowl naked burrito in a bowl/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Chicken-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle adobo sauce and grilled to perfection
  • CHIPS + SALSA $4.50
  • Jalapenos
  • NACHOS SUPREME $14.90
    • Chips, queso cheese, your choice of meat, all the trimmings and fresh guacamole
  • Tacos 3 hard tacos/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Pork Carnitas-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle and juniper sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • Inari (GF)
  • Super Family Selection 44 PCS - $68.00
    • 8 pcs Crispy Chicken lettuce 8 pcs Teriyaki Chicken Avocado 8 pcs Tuna mayo lettuce 8 pcs Vegetarian Avocado California Roll 8 pcs Fresh Salmon Avocado California Roll 4 pcs Salmon Nigir
  • -Jumbo $11.20
  • Fresh Salmon Sashimi $9.20
    • Freshest NZ King Salmon 90-95gm, Serve With Soy Sauce, Ginger, Wasabi
  • -Large $5.80
  • Nigiri Combination 20 PCS - $36.00
    • 12 pcs Salmon Nigiri 4 pcs Avocado Nigiri 4 pcs Prawn Nigiri
  • Crispy Prawn Sushi (8PC) $9.20
  • Ramen from $11.90
  • Plain Sundae N/A
    • Who needs topping when you've got a whole cup of our fluffy soft serve, made with fresh milk?
  • The Clubhouse Angus N/A
    • We’ve gone all out with this new burger. 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, caramelised onion and salad, topped with Big Mac® sauce. Get ready to be completely absorbed in The Clubhouse Angus.
  • Grilled Chicken & Aioli McWrap® N/A
    • The new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with ingredients like 100% NZ grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes, all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla.
  • 3pk Chicken McNuggets® & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
    • Get more bang for your buck with this awesome snack bundle! Just $3 will get you 3 chicken McNugets, dipping sauce and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
  • Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Crispy N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Loaded Fries Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream N/A
    • Bring your fries to life...Try our legendary crispy french fries topped with smooth sour cream and finished off with tasty sweet chilli sauce. Your tastebuds will be screaming for more!
  • The Boss® N/A
    • Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back.
  • Cheeseburger & Small Fries Snack Deal N/A
    • Get more bang for your buck with this great snack bundle! Just $4 will get you a cheeseburger and small fries! Snack-time - sorted!
  • Free Range Pork Cutlet $32.50
    • Mustard greens, potato, olive crumble
  • Canterbury Lamb Shoulder $34.00
    • White polenta, truffle popcorn, kale
  • Duck Liver Parfait $13.50
    • Crostini, raisin, pinot jelly
  • One $17.00
  • Three $32.00
  • Kid's Sundae $10.00
    • Vanilla ice cream, crunchy fruit, chocolate or berry
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • Fiddlesticks Feature Feast POA
    • Bespoke shared feast for two, ever changing, constantly evolving … add any two sides
  • Lamb Jaffrani Biryani (Med) $14.90
  • Touch of Spice's Mixed Sizzler $21.50
  • Chicken Jaffrani Briyani (Med) $13.90
  • Fish Tikka Masala (Med) $13.90
  • Chicken Vindaloo (Hot) $13.90
  • Lamb Palak (Med) $13.90
  • Kheema Naan $5.00
  • Pindi Channa (Med-Hot) $12.90
  • Crumbed Calamari $15.00
    • Crumbed calamari rings with fresh lemon and chipotle mayo
  • Flat Bread $9.00
    • Rosemary, garlic and parmesan baked flat bread
  • Flat Bread $9.00
    • Rosemary, garlic & parmesan baked flat bread
  • Butter Milk Pancakes $22.50
    • maple syrup, whipped cream, berry compote or bacon & banana
  • French Fries $9.00
    • Beer battered fries with garlic aioli & tomato sauce
  • Cereal $16.50
    • Toasted muesli, cornflakes, light n tasty or weetbix w/ natural yoghurt & berry compote
  • Fresh Sliced Fruit & Yoghurt $17.50
    • season fruit topped w/ honey sweetened yoghurt
  • Chocolate Brownie $16.00
    • Warm chocolate caramel brownie with maple & walnut ice cream
  • Rustic fries, aioli(GF)(DF)
  • CROISSANT AND COFFEE $12.00
    • freshly baked croissant filled with ham and gruyere served with espresso coffee of your choice
  • Mussels with honey, soy and sesame seeds(DF)
  • TRUFFLED SCRAMBLED EGGS $14.50
    • scrambled eggs, seasoned with chive and truffle salt, served with grilled tomato and toasted ciabatta
  • Maple marinated scallops (2) wrapped in bacon(DF)(GF)
  • SMOKED SALMON ON POTATO HASH $14.50
    • Aoraki smoked salmon on potato hash with poached eggs
  • TOASTED SOUR DOUGH BREAD WITH BUTTERS $12.00
    • plain, anchovy and parsley butter
  • Coleslaw $7.00
  • Toasted Sandwich $3.00
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
  • - Cheese and ham
  • Asian Basket $10.00
    • Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Add fries for an extra $3.00
  • Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
    • Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
  • - Cheese and onion
  • Meatlovers pizza $20
    • chorizo, chicken, pepperoni and bacon, finished with our famous barbecue sauce
  • Salt and paper squid $13
    • flash fried, semolina dusted squid with spiced mayo
  • Kahlua and caramello cheesecake made on-site with real Caramello $12.5
  • Cranberry and chicken pizza $20
    • chicken, cranberry, roasted cashew nuts and cream cheese Gluten free bases available – add $4.0
  • Shrimp cocktail $14.5
    • O.G.H classic with crunchy iceberg lettuce, avocado and Marie Rose dressing
  • The antipasto platter $35.0
    • cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, pesto, house-made dips with toasted ciabatta & crackers
  • Seafood basket $13
    • mussels, fish bites, a crabstick and squid rings. Served with golden fries and tartare sauce
  • The Jockey burger $24.5
    • 200gm beef patty, double cheese, double bacon, onions rings, beetroot and a runny egg. Served with golden fries >>
  • Honey mustard big chicken burger $8.90
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and honey mustard sauce on a seeded bun.
  • -combo $5.00
  • Memphis chicken burger $10.90
    • Pulled pork with a breaded chicken fillet, crispy onion straws, melting cheese and bbq sauce on a seeded bun.
  • Hashrounds $2.50
    • Crispy, poppable potato rounds.
  • -Small $2.50
  • Classic carl $5.90
    • Chargrilled beef patty, lettuce, cheddar cheese and our classic sauce.
  • -burguer only $5.40
  • Guacamole, chicken & bacon sandwich $10.90
    • Chargrilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon, guacamole and swiss cheese on a honey wheat bun.
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