Anatolia at Hawaii Restaurant & Bar, Side

Anatolia at Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in Side is a Turkish Speciality of beef and chicken pieces cooked with mushroom, green pepper and garlic in a creamy sauce finished with cheese, and it arrives with rice and chips on the side. It's rich, savoury and comforting rather than fiery, and it's plated to be a full main on its own.

What Anatolia is at Hawaii

Anatolia is our two-meat Turkish Speciality, and it does something a plain grill plate doesn't: it brings beef and chicken together in one dish. You get pieces of beef and pieces of chicken cooked with mushroom, green pepper and garlic, all pulled together in a cream sauce with cheese. That's the whole idea of the plate, and it's the honest description straight from our menu.

If you know skewered grill dishes from elsewhere in town, this is our take on that comfort category rather than a bare charcoal skewer. The cream sauce is the heart of it, the garlic and green pepper give it a savoury backbone, the mushrooms add earthiness, and the cheese ties everything into something soft and satisfying. It's Turkish-inspired, generous, and built for people who want flavour without heat.

How we serve it

Anatolia comes as a complete plate: the beef, chicken, mushroom, green pepper and garlic in their cheesy cream sauce, served with rice and chips. That means you get a starch on both sides, so the sauce has something to soak into. There's no guesswork on portions or extras here; the rice and chips come with it.

Everything at Hawaii is made with fresh ingredients prepped daily, and we've been cooking in Side old town since 2000. The kitchen also runs a real wood fire and charcoal grill, so if a companion at your table wants something flame-cooked while you have the Anatolia, that's easy to arrange. This particular dish, though, is all about the sauce and the two meats rather than the grill.

Who it's for and when to order it

Order the Anatolia when you want proper Turkish flavour but you're not chasing chilli or char. It's a great pick for anyone who can't decide between beef and chicken, because you don't have to choose. It suits a relaxed dinner, a hungry appetite after a day at the beach, or a colder evening when a warm, creamy, cheesy plate is exactly what you want.

Because it lands mild and comforting rather than spicy, it works well for mixed tables and for guests who prefer familiar, savoury flavours. Families settle into it easily, and if the little ones are with you, we also run a kids menu and alcohol-free kids cocktails so everyone at the table is looked after. For more Turkish options and how they sit together, our Turkish food guide for tourists and guide to the best Turkish restaurant in Side are worth a look before you order.

What to drink with it

A creamy, garlicky plate like this sits happily alongside a cold drink from the bar. If you'd like something to cut through the richness, ask our team for a beer or a glass of wine when you order, or keep it fun with a cocktail such as our Blue Hawaii. Not drinking alcohol? There are plenty of soft options too, including the alcohol-free kids cocktails. If you're timing it right, our Happy Hour runs daily from 19:00 to 20:00, so it's a good window to line up your drink alongside the Anatolia. The full drinks list, like the food, is on the live menu.

How it fits the wider menu

Anatolia sits in our Turkish Specialities, but Hawaii is an international kitchen, so it's surrounded by plenty of choice. If your table is split, we run thin-crust 33cm Italian-style pizzas from the wood fire, a full range of steaks and grills off the charcoal grill, and a spread of other chicken dishes if you want to compare. Prefer more of a Turkish spread? Pair the Anatolia with something from our starters and meze to open the meal, or explore the wider Turkish kebab atlas to see where our specialities fit. You can browse the whole line-up on the live menu.

Practical details

For today's price on the Anatolia, always check the live menu at /menu/, which shows current prices for every dish. To be sure of a table, especially in high season or during Happy Hour, book ahead through our online reservation page or message us on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83. We're on 512. Sk. in Side old town, Manavgat/Antalya, open daily from 10:00 to 02:00. We offer free hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels, and an affordable two-way transfer if you're staying farther out, so getting to us for dinner is simple. Prefer to eat in? Come and join us in the old town and we'll do the rest.