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

  • Western $18.20
    • Bacon, onions, garlic, bell peppers & tomato.Large thin crepe, filled, rolled and served with two eggs any style, served with hashbrown
  • Apple compote $5.20
  • Baco Bagel $14.50
    • Bacon with cream cheese, alfalfa sprouts, tomato and red onion in a poppy seed bagel. Served with a hashbrown.
  • Smoked Salmon $6.80
  • French Toast $7.40/ $12.80
    • Generous slices or french bread dipped in egg & cream butter. Fried in butter and dusted with powdered sugar, served with whipped butter (One piece/Two pieces)
  • Two eggs plus TWO $19.90
    • Served with hashbrown plus a choice two of the following. Bacon or Ham or Sausage or Corned Beef Hash or Grilled Tomato or Mushrooms
  • Forestiere $18.20
    • Bacon, mushrooms, onion, garlic & cheese.Large thin crepe, filled, rolled and served with two eggs any style, served with hashbrown
  • Chocolate sauce $2.50
  • SPICY PORK WITH SQUID $45.00
    • sauted squid and pork with hot paper sauce
  • COLD NOODLES $14.00
    • cold buckwheat noodles served
  • BEEF RIB IN SEASONED SAUCE $17.00
    • grilled la beef ribs seasoned sauce on sizzling plate
  • SEAFOOD WITH SOYBEAN STEW $15.00
    • mixed bean with various vegetables and seafood in hot pot
  • SPICY SEAFOOD SOUP $45.00
    • hot blend soup consistant of seafood with vegetable
  • SUNDAE SOUP $15.00
    • hot sundae soup with mixed pork meats in hot pot
  • ROASTED FISH $20.00
    • grilled fish
  • SPICY NOODLES $14.00
    • noodles with assorted vegetables and hot sauce
  • Chicken fettucine $18.00
    • Chicken, mushroom and bacon, tossed through with basil pesto
  • Lamb shank pie $23.00
    • Shank braised in a rich casserole, covered with puff pastry and served with creamy mash potato and minted peas
  • Lamb burger $15.00
    • The classic (250g) of succulent lamb, stacked with lettuce, onion, beetroot and tomato with fries on the side
  • Seafood chowder $10.00
    • A selection of seafood bound in a creamy soup
  • Chicken on focaccia $12.00
    • Lettuce, tomato and bacon topped with a pesto yoghurt dressing
  • Creme brulee $12.00
    • Your wait staff will advise you of today's flavour
  • Pork belly $23.00
    • Sage and onion slow roasted belly served with cabbage, creamy mash, apple sauce and cider jus.
  • Chicken and port wine pate $12.00
    • With chutney, wholegrain toast and crackers
  • Potato Rosti Stack $16.90
    • w/ smoked salmon and salad of red onion, tomato, capers and a dill Aioli
  • Chips $6.00
    • w/ Aioli or tomato sauce
  • Caesar Salad $18.90
    • w/ chicken
  • Eggs Benedict $16.90
    • choose bacon or smoked salmon
  • Open Beef Burger and Chips $16.90
    • w/ Red onion relish
  • Blue Cod and Chips $16.90
    • w/ salad
  • Bacon & Egg Roll $8.90
    • Ciabatta roll, bacon, egg and BBQ sauce
  • Caesar Salad $15.90
  • Priscilla Burrito $17.50
    • The vegan burrito that's takin' care of business, baby. Stuffed with heaps of Fajitha-style vegetables, Mexican red rice, house black beans, corn salsa and enchilada sauce. Topped with more enchilada sauce, guacamole and fresh pico de gallo
  • Bizkits and Gravy $18.50
    • Proper homemade southern buttermilk biscuits, light, fluffy, buttery, sausage country gravy from scratch with just a hint of pepper and spice. Topped with 2 fried eggs and a nice hoity toity microgreen salad. You are going to need a nap
  • Trailer Park Pork $19.00
    • Spicy pulled pork topped with crispy onion straws, white-trash slaw, sliced jalapenos, pickles and hazelnut gremolata all piled on grilled stove-top stuffing bread
  • Taco Tuesday $19.00
    • Every Tuesday, Mamacita takes over the Sun Dog Kitchen to bring you a selection of three different tacos on hand-pressed corn tortillas. Tacos come with a side of Mexican red rice and house black beans.
  • The Buzzcocks $12.00
    • Free range boneless chicken bits fried until crispy and then tossed in your choice of sauce
  • Dinosaur Jr Eggs $6.00
    • That's right, deviled eggs. Simple, classic and out of this world. We'll start you with 6
  • Fight Club $18.50
    • I am Jack's double decker happly place. Upper half with lettuce, tomato salsa, aioli and bacon. Lower half with dijon mustard, fancy cheese and sliced chicken breast.On three slices of toasted bread plus 8-bit fries on the side
  • Drop it Like It's Hotcakes $16.50
    • Three huge, fluffy buttermilk pancakes. You get real maple syrup and seasonal fruit compote and some sweet whipped vanilla cream to customise your stack
  • Bacon and Tomato Omelette and a Garden Salad $12.00
  • Wedges topped with Sour Cream $7.00
  • Large Chips $6.50
  • Ham Steak, Pineapple, Chips and a Garden Salad $13.50
  • Crumbed Fillet of Whiting, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
  • Beef Schnitzel, Mushroom Sauce, Chips and a Garden Salad $16.50
  • Sausages, Eggs and Chips topped with Gravy $14.50
  • Steak, Eggs, Chips and a Garden Salad topped with Garlic Butter $17.50
  • Daily Dessert Specials N/A
    • Check our specials board for today’s dessert specials
  • Toasted Bagel (Available all day) $12.00
    • Parmesan bagel topped with your choice of cream cheese, smoked salmon, and capers OR bacon, egg, Swiss cheese with tomato relish
  • For 2 people $35.00
  • Garlic Bread $9.00
  • Vegetarian Lasagne $22.00
    • Our open style lasagne is topped with roast pumpkin, spinach and ricotta
  • Dressed Pie $15.00
    • Homemade pie topped with mash, peas, beetroot and gravy. Check with our staff for today’s pie selections.
  • Fish and Chips $15.00
    • Fresh market fish either battered or crumbed served with chips, coleslaw and tartare sauce
  • Tea and Coffee N/A
    • A selection of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and liqueurs is available, please check with our staff
  • Roast pork curry fried rice or chow mein $15.00
  • Sweet & sour pork $17.00
  • Mini spring rolls (1/2 dozens) $5.00
  • Tea $2.50/person
  • Jar choy & beef soup (small/large) $5.00/$10.00
  • Squid with black bean sauce $17.00
  • Wonton soup (S/L) $5.00/$10.00
  • Chicken, steak or roast pork foo yung $15.00
  • Risotto $25
    • Truffle cauliflower, Parmesan, almonds
  • No.4 Chef’s inspired dish Market price
    • Constantly changing, always evolving
  • Garlic Ciabatta $11.5
    • Garlic ciabatta, basil pesto, mozzarella
  • Soy and Vegetable Dumplings $13
    • Pan fried, soy chilli sauce
  • Trending local vegetables $8
  • No.4 Chicken Wings 1/2kg $18.0 1kg $29.0
    • BBQ Bourbon, hot sauce   or Tandoori, fried cashews
  • Prime Canterbury Beef $39.5
    • Fillet 200g
  • Thai Fried Calamari $17/$29
    • Nam Cham dipping sauce
  • Smoked Akaroa Salmon Dip $14
    • Pickled Cucumber, Mini Bread Rolls
  • Beef Brisket Reuben Sandwich $15
    • Rye Bread, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Pickle, Russian Dressing
  • BBQ Wings $14
    • Buttermilk Ranch, Celery, Carrots
  • Smores $12
    • Toasted Marshmallow, Graham Cracker, Chocolate
  • Wakanui Beef Brisket $20
    • Crispy Potato, BBQ Sauce
  • Smoked Chicken Hoagie $15
    • Arugula, Swiss Cheese, Green Tomato Salsa, Chipotle Aioli
  • Beef Hoagie $15
    • Smoked Wakanui Beef Brisket, Cheddar, Onion Rings, BBQ Sauce
  • Double Barrel Hoagie $15
    • Smoked Pulled Pork, Smoked Chicken, Red Cabbage Slaw, Onion Rings, BBQ Sauce
  • Fresh Fruit Salad & Toasted Granola (P) $12.00
  • -Berries & Cream $14.00
  • Toasted Bagel from $6.70
  • Toasted Croissant $5.50
  • Bacon & Egg Bagel $15.00
  • Eggs Benedict
  • -Sugar & Lemon $12.00
  • Toast of Fruit Toas $5.00
    • Choice of spreads
  • Boulevard Breakfast (GFO) $22.00
    • free range eggs any style, bacon, sausages, potato hash, mushrooms, slow roasted tomatoes & bread
  • Pasta $18.00
    • fettuccini, bacon, mushroom & spinach in a creamy sauce
  • Spinach $4.00
  • Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $20.00
    • poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/salmon
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Tomatoes $4.00
  • Boulevard salad (GF) $22.00
    • Lamb loin medium- rare on leaves, cucumber, olives, feta, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts & balsamic dressing
  • Potato hash $4.00
  • Bacon & Pea Alfredo Fettucine $18.50
    • Crispy bacon bits, baby peas & tri colour fettuccine, mixed in traditional Alfredo sauce.
  • ALL DESSERTS $12.50
  • FROM THE SEA
  • Philly Steak Roll
    • Angus Rump Steak, Philly style. Topped with Swiss cheese finished under the grill. Accompanied with southern seasoned crispy fries.
  • Hot Cakes
    • Served with mixed berry compote, freshly whipped cream & lashing of icing sugar.
  • Mushroom and Almond Risotto
    • Finished with parmesan cheese and baby spinach.
  • Camembert & Chicken Melt
    • Chargrilled chicken thigh & baked camembert cheese. Served on crisp toasted ciabatta bread topped with cranberry jelly.
  • Fries / Salad / Slaw / Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables $4.00
    • Garlic butter, Aioli, BBQ sauce, Sweet Thai chilli, Chipotle aioli, Hollandaise (Complimentary)
  • Charred Broccoletti $16
    • seasoned with oyster sauce and miso butter, crisp garlic
  • ‘Saliva’ Chicken $14
    • with roasted shallots and sesame
  • Bok Choy $12
    • hoisin butter and sesame
  • Iki Mata $16
    • Chilled salad of marinated (no, not cooked with heat) monk fish, kafr lime, hint of chili, crisp shoots, coconut sorbet and lime espuma
  • Whole Fresh Gurnard or Terakihi POA
    • either steamed or BBQ on the Robata...but to be honest, Robata really is the way to go!! Served with a tangy Thai-style yellow curry sauce or kaffir lime, ginger and chili sauce and sesame dressing.
  • Sweet & Sour Pork Pastry Dumplings (4 X Fried) $16
    • This is the shizzle! Very unusual, very cool!
  • Cumin Garlic Lamb (3 Skewers) $14
  • 1/2 Bamboozle Beijing Duck $42
    • 1. Eat the skin by dipping it in a salted black doris plum sauce then sugar, we call it ‘Duck candy’. 2. Wrap the meat with your choice of 5 spice duck stuffing sauce, hoisin or chili mayo with crisp vegetables or fruits. 3. Finish with warm brandy and duck stock shooter.
  • Slow-Roasted Agave Baby Carrots $7.00
    • guajillo oil mole, goats feta, migas, baby cress
  • Cinnamon Spiced Churros $12.00
    • w dulce de leches & dark cacao soil
  • Panucho $8.00
    • spiced squid, red frijoles, mint, fennel, chili pico, olive powder, cucumber yoghurt
  • Marinated Pan-Fried Fish $7.00
    • w sauce gribiche, pumpkin slaw, green chili crema
  • Charred Watermelon $12.00
    • queso, baby rocket, sunflower seeds, ancho dressing
  • Coffee Agave Lamb $16.00
    • zucchini, pumpkin, oregano, garlic chips, salsa borracha
  • Roasted Baby Beetroot $12.00
    • wilted kale, walnut, queso seco, orange, chili, red quinoa
  • Ancho Chili Chicken (Free Range) $7.00
    • poblano rajas, seeds, crispy kale, chili, coriander
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