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

Styx and Stone (sample menu)
  • Buffalo Wings SPICY
    • Styx SPICY style Buffalo wings served with Styx blue cheese dipping sauce and celery sticks
  • Fries $4.00
  • Meat Lovers $18.90
    • Salami, crispy bacon, ham, chorizo and pastrami topped with BBQ sauce
  • Bacon and Eggs
    • Streaky bacon, two fried eggs, hash browns and warmed batard
  • - with Smoked salmon $18.40
  • Mushrooms $6.50
  • Corn Chips and Guacamole $10.00
  • Steak Sandwich $23.90
    • 160g sirloin steak served with salad greens, tomato, caramelized onions, bacon, smoked cheese, mushrooms, aioli and golden fries
O.G.B (sample menu)
  • Market fish cotterchio, braised kale, tua tua’s, cumin, crusty sourdough $33
  • Seasonal Vegetables $8
  • Beef or tomato tartare, truffle, fermented hot sauce, egg $18
  • Salmon pastrami, blood orange, fennel, burrata $19
  • Charred octopus, sofrito, pickled radish, black garlic $18
  • Freekeh, farro, barberries, smoked almonds, fava beans $18
  • O.G.B Mash $10
  • Celeriac, nashi pear, rocket, watercress, truffle $10
Kebab Inn (sample menu)
  • Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Falafel $13.90
  • Mixed (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Ikender $6.00
  • Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Salad $6.00
  • Pump Water $3.00
Le Xom (sample menu)
  • Honey Crispy Chicken $19.5
    • Lightly battered chicken, then fried to a crisp and stir-fried with homemade honey tangy sauce, served with kumara chips, fresh salad and dressings
  • Pad Thai (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $18.5
    • Thai classic rice, noodle dish, egg, bean sprouts, spring onion, served with crushed peanut, and lemon wedge
  • Chicken/Beef/Pork $3
  • "Bun" Ha Noi $18.5
    • Vermicelli noodle, lettuce, mint, coriander, peanut, crispy spring roll, and grilled pork served with special le Xo'm sauce
  • Lemongrass Chicken $18.5
    • Mouth watering chicken stir-fried with fresh chilli, garlic, lemongrass, onion and turmeric powder
  • Summer Rolls $9
    • Freshly made rice paper rolls, pork and prawns, carrot, cucumber, mint, lettuce, vermicelli noodles with le xo’m dipping sauce.
  • Sizzling Fish Steak $19.5
    • Fillets, lightly battered, then deep-fried, stir-fried tomato, red onions, mushrooms, garlic, chilli and black pepper sauce
  • Slow Cooked Pork w Star Anise $19
    • Aromatic slow-cooked pork cheek in a dark rich sauce, half boiled egg, Chinese mushroom and Bokchoy - very popular in IndoChina
Curry Junction (sample menu)
  • Butter Prawns $16.50
    • Prawns along with herbs and spices cooked in a tangy tomato and butter sauce
  • Paneer Pasanda $13.90
    • Homemade Indian cottage cheese with mint and dried fruits in a creamy cashew and onion gravy
  • Kerala Fish Curry $16.50
    • Seasonal fish fillets cooked with mustard, ginger, garlic and coconut cream
  • Chicken Schezwan $14.90
    • Tender chicken pieces battered in corn flour, bakers flour, eggs and cooked with Chef’s special sauce
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $12.00
    • Lean Lamb cooked with roasted ground spices and onion, tomato gravy
  • Chutney/pickles $2.50
    • Mango chutney, Mango pickle, Lime pickle, Mixed pickle
  • Biryani (Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Vegetable) $14.90
    • A delightful combination of basmati rice cooked with exotic spices and tender cubes of chicken/lamb /beef/vegetables
  • Bhuna Chicken / Bhuna Lamb $14.90
    • Boneless chicken pieces /diced lamb cooked with garlic, ginger, fresh coriander, capsicum, onions, mango chutney and spices
Dunsandel Tavern (sample menu)
  • CHEESECAKE $12.00
    • check out the specials board for today's cheesecake
  • CHICKEN WRAP $12.00
    • chicken tenders with salad and thick cut fries
  • FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST $21.00
    • beef sausages, bacon, hash brown, eggs, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and hollandaise sauce
  • MINI BREAD LOAF $9.50
    • oven baked loaf with garlic butter and pesto
  • STICKY DATE PUDDING $12.00
    • freshly steamed sticky date pudding served with vanilla bean ice cream
  • NACHOS $17.50
    • house-made cowboy chilli beef with sour cream and guacamole
  • SIRLOIN STEAK $28.00
    • 300g. steak, thick cut chips, salad, fried egg and onion rings with your choice of garlic butter, mushroom sauce, gravy or peppercorn sauce
  • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $23.50
    • served with gourmet roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables or garden salad
Curators House Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Soup of the day $18.00
    • served with crusty bread
  • Suprema de pescado gratinado - gratin fish in alli oli $37.00
    • Fish fillet grilled gratin in alli oli on house made tomato sauce
  • Tapas variadas $55.00
    • A tasting selection of our tapas including chorizo, croquetas, mushrooms, calamari, patatas bravas, ali oli & bread
  • Butifarra garcia $39.00
    • Housemade catalan pork sausage with portobello mushroom & fries
  • Sauteed seasonal vegetables $9.00
  • Paella mixta–house speciality Chicken, & Seafood tossed with saffron scented rice, tomatoes & vegetables. Cooked & served in a paella pan - Minimum order of two per table. We recommend pre-ordering paella at the Curator’s House, especially if you are dining at peak time. Please check the availability of paella with your waiter. Please allow at least 25 minutes cooking time. It is worth the wait! per person $43.00
  • Curator's fries $9.00
  • Extras: bread $2.00
Rose and Thistle (sample menu)
  • Ice Cream Sundae
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Mediterranean – Olives, Feta, Cucumber, Salad greens and Cherry Tomatoes $12.00
  • Chicken, Spinach, Pine nut, and Pesto
  • Crispy Bacon $3.00
  • The Meat Platter
    • Sticky Ribs, Salami, Fried Chicken, Sausage, Cheese, Pesto, and Breads
  • Salami $3.00
  • Sticky Pork Ribs with Salad and Fries $18.50
The Kingfisher Indian Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Beef Vindaloo $16.50
    • Beef cooked in a hot and spicy Goan style sauce.
  • Malai Kofta $14.50
    • Grated potato & fresh cottage cheese dumplings simmered in creamy nut sauce.
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Leavened bread sprinkled with crushed garlic baked in tandoor.
  • Tandoori Roti $3.50
    • Wholemeal flour bread baked in tandoor.
  • Sesame Naan $5.00
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour baked in tandoor with sesame seeds & butter on top.
  • Prawn Vindaloo $18.50
    • Prawns cooked in hot and spicy Goan style sauce.
  • Chicken Korma $15.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with cashew nut based gravy and a touch of cream.
  • All mains served with aromatic basmati rice
@ Tony's Teppan Yaki Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Shake $18.00/ $29.00
    • akaroa salmon (entrée 10pcs/ main 20pcs)
  • Kai $32.00
    • soft shell crabs with seasonal vegetables tempura (main)
  • 3 aiskurimu $15.00
    • scoop each of vanilla, chocolate, green tea ice cream with fruits
  • @ Tonys house salad $7.00
  • Tori $28.00
    • 200g chicken. traditional/chilli
  • Shake $15.00
    • salmon avocado roll
  • Ebi tobiko $17.00
    • tempura prawn & flying fish roe
  • Shaki niku tataki $21.00
    • 90g thinly sliced quick seared rare venison.
Linwood Seafood (sample menu)
  • Curry Roll $2.60
  • Hawaiian Burger $5.00
  • Scallop 12 for $16.00
  • Fish Bites 12 for $8.00
  • Pineapple Ring $2.10
  • Bacon & Corm Patty $2.10
  • Meat Patty $2.10
  • Red Cod (Batter/Crumbed) $4.30/4.50
Strange & Co. (sample menu)
  • Rib Mountain $38.00
    • Smoked and braised in our coffee rub, finished in a sticky BBQ sauce
  • Pan Seared Blue Cod $34.00
    • Creole salsa, chat potatoes, parsley butter
  • NY Cut Sirloin Steak $26.00
    • With red wine jus, served with shoestring fries
  • Quinoa & Goji Berries $18.00
    • Fresh shallots, spring onions, baby beets & turnips, dressed with a vanilla vinaigrette
  • Sauteed Green Beans & BBQ Kale $10.00
    • With remoulade, parmesan shavings, shallots
  • Black-Eyed Pea Falafel $10.00
    • Grated beetroot, slaw, feta cheese, ranch
  • Fried Shrimp $15.00
    • Lettuce, shallots, fresh herbs, Tabasco mayo
  • Shoestring Fries $8.00
    • With rosemary salt & truffle mayo
The Dragon Express (sample menu)
  • Delicatessen platter (combination any 4 of the above) $41.00
  • Seafood soup $14.00 / $16.00
    • medium / large
  • Peking duck 2 course (skin w/pancake, meat w/salted cabbage) $68.00
  • Chicken with seasonal vegetables $16.80
  • Cream corn and chicken soup $5.50 / $12.00 / $14.50
    • small / medium / large
  • Honey roast pork $21.00
  • Clams with hot chilli sauce (subject to availability) $18.00
  • Combination seafood casserole with vegetables $23.10
Sockburn Bakery (sample menu)
  • Cottage pie
  • Each $4
  • Lamb Pie
  • Mince Pie
  • Sausage Rolls $2.20
  • Lamb & Mushroom Pie
  • Lamb & Pepper Pie
  • Steak, Onion & Tomato
The Naked Baker (sample menu)
  • Chili Tenders and Chicken Chippies $31.80 / $43.80
    • Includes dipping sauces (Small / Large)
  • Work Shout Platter (Large) $46.20
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Savoury and Sweet Twist Pieces, Scones and Muffins - For Approx 8 People
  • Quiche Bites $34.20 / $46.20
    • Flavours available: Ham and Pineapple / Vegetarian (Small Quiche Bite platter - 24 pieces / Large Quiche Bite platter - 32 pieces)
  • Savoury Platters $25.50 / $35.50
    • Mixed Savouries including: Mince, Cottage, Chicken, Sausage Rolls, Chilli Roll Bites & Dipping Sauces (Small - 24 piece / Large - 36 piece) (Can be delivered heated or cold for you to heat)
  • Sandwiches (Healthy Choice) $31.00 / $42.00
    • Small platter / Large platter
  • Sushi $47.00
    • Made to order - Only available after 11am
  • Club Sandwiches $26.50 / $36.50
    • Small Club Sandwich platter - 16 pieces / Large Club Sandwich platter - 32 pieces
  • Average Joe Pack $9.00 / $8.50 / $8.00
    • Contains: 1 Can of Drink, 1 Sandwich Pack, 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Piece of Fruit (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
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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