Grilled Prawns & Shrimp in Side — Garlic Shrimp, Casserole & More | Hawaii Restaurant

Some people come to the Turkish coast and order the same thing every night. And some people come for the shrimp. If you're in the second camp, this page is for you — a straight, honest run through every way Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in Side old town puts prawns and shrimp on your table. We've been grilling over real wood fire and charcoal since 2000, right on 512. Sk. in the heart of the old town, and shrimp is one of those things we quietly do very well.

This isn't a whole-fish page. If you want a sea bass or a trout cooked on the bone, our grilled fish guide for Side covers that properly. And if you're feeding two and want a bit of everything, the mixed sea plate for two is the sharing move. This page is purely about shrimp and prawns — the small, sweet, quick-cooking stuff that a lot of visitors specifically go hunting for.

Every way Hawaii serves shrimp

Rather than bury shrimp inside one line on the menu, we spread it across the meal. Here's the full lineup, roughly in the order you'd meet it.

Grilled prawns — the headline

Our grilled prawns sit in the Sea Foods section and they're the reason most shrimp lovers walk in. They go over the same charcoal grill we use for our steaks and Turkish specialities, which gives them a light char and a smoky edge you simply don't get from a pan. Prawns cook fast, so the skill is in not overcooking them — pull them at the right second and they stay plump and juicy. That's the whole game, and it's the kind of thing you learn after a couple of decades on the same grill. If you love that live-fire flavour, it's worth reading how our wood fire and charcoal grill works across the menu.

Fried shrimps with garlic — the crowd favourite

If "garlic shrimp Side" is what brought you here, this is your dish. Fried shrimps with garlic live in our Starters, and honestly a lot of guests order two portions and call it dinner. Warm garlic, tender shrimp, a hunk of bread to mop up what's left — it's simple and it's exactly what you want by the water. Pair it with our starters and meze and you've got a shared table that keeps everyone happy while the mains come out.

Shrimps cocktail — the cool starter

When it's hot outside and you don't want anything heavy to begin, the shrimps cocktail is the classic answer. Chilled shrimp, a cool sauce, something light and refreshing to open the meal — the opposite of the smoky grilled prawns, and a lovely contrast if you order both.

Shrimps casserole — comfort in a dish

For the guest who wants shrimp but wants it warm, saucy and satisfying, the shrimps casserole delivers. It's the cosier, more filling end of the shrimp menu — perfect on a cooler evening or when you simply want a proper plate rather than a starter. It reads very differently in summer versus winter dining in Side, and we love it either way.

Shrimps salad — the light main

Not everyone wants a heavy plate on holiday, and that's exactly what the shrimps salad is for. It's a genuine main-sized salad built around shrimp — fresh, light, and a good shout at lunch or on a warm night. If salads are your thing, our full salads in Side rundown has the rest of the options too.

How to build a shrimp-led meal

Because shrimp shows up in four sections of our menu, you can genuinely make an entire dinner out of it. Here's how we'd do it:

• The all-in shrimp night: shrimps cocktail to start, then grilled prawns as your main, with a portion of fried shrimps with garlic in the middle for the table.
• The light option: fried shrimps with garlic to share, then a shrimps salad — refreshing, not too much, ideal at lunch.
• The comfort plate: garlic bread and a shrimps cocktail, then the shrimps casserole when you want warm and hearty.
• The mixed table: one person on grilled prawns, someone else on the wider seafood, and a shrimps salad to keep it fresh.

Everything is made with fresh ingredients prepped daily, and the kitchen is happy to steer you if you're not sure which shrimp dish fits your mood. Ask your waiter — that's what they're there for. We won't quote prices here because they can change; check the live menu or just ask when you sit down.

Getting to us — and getting shrimp to you

We're open daily from 10:00 to 02:00, all year round, in the middle of Side old town. If you're staying a little further out, we offer free hotel pickup from selected hotels (round trip) plus an affordable two-way transfer for hotels further afield — details on our free hotel pickup page. Prefer to eat in your room? Takeaway and delivery to nearby areas is always on.

Ready for a proper shrimp night? Reserve a table at our reservation page or message us on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83 — tell us you're coming for the prawns and we'll make sure you leave happy.