An English-Speaking, Tourist-Friendly Restaurant in Side

Landing in a new country and then having to guess your way through a menu you can't read is nobody's idea of a relaxing holiday. If you're heading to Side for the first time and quietly worrying about the language barrier at dinner, take a breath. Hawaii Restaurant & Bar has been feeding international visitors in the heart of Side old town since 2000, and helping guests order comfortably in plain English is simply part of how we've always worked.

A menu you can actually read and understand

Our menu is written so a first-time visitor knows exactly what they're getting. You won't need a translation app to figure out dinner. Alongside the Turkish dishes you came here to try, you'll find a whole spread of the familiar international food that makes fussy travel companions relax: thin-crust 33cm Italian-style pizzas, proper pastas, a serious steak section, Mexican plates, burritos and even a full English Breakfast if you're easing into the day slowly.

That breadth is the whole point. One table can happily order a thin-crust pizza, a plate of Spaghetti Bolognese, a Beef steak and a Chicken Curry without anyone feeling short-changed. If you'd like to browse before you sit down, our guide to the Hawaii pizza menu walks you through every option, from the classic Margherita to the fully loaded Frutti de Mare.

Real Turkish food, explained without the guesswork

Plenty of visitors want to try genuine Turkish cooking but feel nervous ordering something they've never heard of. That's exactly what our Turkish Specialities section is for. Dishes like Testi kebab (a clay pot sealed and cooked over fire, then cracked open at your table), Şiş kebab and homemade Köfte come off a real wood fire and charcoal grill, and our team is used to explaining what each one is before you commit. If you're brand new to it all, our Turkish food guide for tourists is a friendly place to start, and the Testi kebab is genuinely worth building an evening around.

No pressure, no upselling, no confusion. Ask your waiter what's good tonight and you'll get an honest answer.

Staff who are used to holidaymakers

Since 2000 we've welcomed guests from all over Europe and beyond, so ordering in English is completely routine here. If you have a question about how a dish is cooked, what comes with it, or how spicy something is, just ask. We'd far rather you enjoy every bite than politely nod through a plate you didn't want. Travelling with dietary needs? Tell your waiter. The kitchen will advise you honestly about which grilled plates and salads suit best, rather than promising things it can't guarantee.

Easy to book, easy to get to

You don't need to navigate a booking website in a foreign language either. The simplest way to reserve a table is a quick message on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83, or you can use our reservation page. A short note with your date, time and party size is all it takes.

Getting here is straightforward too. We're right in the heart of Side old town, and we offer free round-trip pickup from selected hotels, with an affordable two-way transfer arranged for guests staying further out. Prefer to eat in tonight? We also do takeaway and delivery to nearby areas.

Comfortable for the whole family

Travelling with children takes the nerves up a notch, so we keep things easy for younger guests too. There's a dedicated kids menu with pancakes, chicken nuggets, kids pizza and fish fingers, plus fun alcohol-free children's cocktails like the Spider Man, Barbie, Redkiss and our own Hawaii Cocktail. Our family dining guide covers what to expect if you're bringing little ones along.

Open daily from 10:00 to 02:00, year-round, we're set up for a quick lunch, a long relaxed dinner or a late bite after wandering the old town. If you've been putting off eating out because the language felt like a hurdle, treat this as your green light. Message us on WhatsApp, tell us when you're coming, and let the rest of the evening take care of itself.