Diyar Kebab in Side — Beef Fillet in Wine & Cream Sauce at Hawaii

Diyar kebab at Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in Side is our take on a rich, saucy Turkish speciality: pieces of beef fillet cooked with vegetables in a wine-and-cream sauce, finished with cheese melted on top, and served with rice and chips. It's a warm, comforting plate in Side's old town.

What Diyar kebab is at Hawaii

Not every "kebab" arrives on a skewer. Our Diyar kebab is the saucy, spoon-and-fork kind. We take pieces of beef fillet and cook them with vegetables in a sauce built on wine and cream, then crown the whole dish with cheese melted over the top. It lands somewhere between a hearty stew and a Turkish speciality plate, and it's one of those orders that quietly turns into a favourite.

A quick honest note: if you've had a Diyar kebab somewhere else, ours may not match it. Recipes for this dish vary a lot across Turkey, and at Hawaii it's the beef-fillet-in-wine-and-cream version described above. That's our version, and it's the one we stand behind. We don't try to be the textbook definition; we try to make a plate you'll want to finish.

How Hawaii serves it in Side

The dish comes plated and ready to dig into. Tender pieces of beef fillet sit in that creamy wine sauce with the vegetables cooked right into it, and the cheese on top pulls everything together as it melts. On the side you get both rice and chips, so there's plenty to soak up every last bit of the sauce. It's generous, unfussy comfort food, cooked fresh the way everything is at Hawaii, where we've been feeding Side's old town since 2000.

Fair warning: this is a sauce-forward dish rather than a char-grilled skewer. If you're after fire and smoke instead, that's a different corner of our kitchen, and our wood fire and charcoal grill handles those. Diyar kebab is the plate you reach for when you want something rich, warm and a little indulgent.

Who it's for and when to order it

Order Diyar kebab when you want a proper, filling main and you're drawn to creamy, savoury flavours over lighter grilled fare. It suits cooler evenings, bigger appetites, and anyone who likes a dish that comes with its own sauce built in. Because it's beef fillet in a cream-based sauce with cheese, it reads as a special-occasion comfort plate more than an everyday quick bite.

It's a natural fit for a relaxed dinner in the old town, and it plays well on a shared table where everyone orders something different. If you're browsing the Turkish side of things, it sits alongside other regional plates worth a look, like our Ottoman kebab and the theatrical testi (clay pot) kebab. For the full lay of the land, our Turkish kebab atlas maps out how these dishes differ.

What to drink with it

A creamy, cheese-topped beef dish likes a drink with a bit of backbone. A glass of red is a comfortable match for the richness, and it's a good excuse to explore our Turkish wine guide if wine is your thing. Prefer something lighter or a cold beer? Both work nicely against the sauce. Whatever you fancy, the full drinks list is on the menu.

Feeling festive? Our cocktails lean into the holiday mood, including the signature Blue Hawaii, and if you're here between 19:00 and 20:00 you'll catch our daily Happy Hour. There are alcohol-free kids' cocktails too, so younger guests aren't left out. Anyone dining with children can browse the wider options in our family restaurant rundown.

How it fits the wider menu

Diyar kebab is one thread in a big menu. Beyond the Turkish specialities, Hawaii runs a full spread of thin-crust 33cm Italian-style pizzas, grill classics, and international dishes. If you're weighing your options for the night, our take on pizza vs Turkish food tonight helps you decide, and steak lovers can head straight to the best steak in Side. For the bigger picture of where and what to eat, there's our guide to the best restaurant in Side.

Practical details

For today's price on Diyar kebab, check our live menu at /menu/, which always shows current prices. To lock in a table, book ahead at /reservation/. We're open daily from 10:00 to 02:00 at 512. Sk. in Side old town (Manavgat, Antalya). We offer free hotel pickup from selected hotels (round trip) and affordable two-way transfer from farther out, plus takeaway and nearby delivery. Questions or a same-night table? WhatsApp us on +90 533 930 12 83, and we'll sort you out.