Grilled Trout in Side

Grilled Trout at Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in Side is trout cooked over our real wood fire and charcoal grill, served simply with fresh vegetables and potato. It's a clean, honest plate from our Sea Foods menu — no heavy sauces, just fish and fire in Side old town, open daily.

What Grilled Trout is at Hawaii

Trout is one of those fish that rewards a light hand, and that's exactly how we treat it. At Hawaii Restaurant & Bar we grill it over the same wood fire and charcoal we've been cooking on since 2000, letting the flame do the seasoning work. The result is fish with a little smoke on the skin and a tender, flaky centre — nothing that fights the natural flavour.

There's no elaborate marinade or reinvention here. Our Grilled Trout is served with fresh vegetables and potato, and that's the whole idea: a straightforward, satisfying plate where the fish is the star. If you love seafood that tastes of itself rather than of a sauce, this is the order for you.

How we serve it

The trout goes over the charcoal to pick up that unmistakable grill character, then comes to your table alongside fresh vegetables and potato. It's a balanced plate straight out of the kitchen — protein, veg and a proper side, no assembly required. We use fresh ingredients every day, so what lands in front of you is prepared to order rather than sitting under a heat lamp.

Because it's grilled rather than fried or drowned in cream, it eats lighter than a lot of mains — which makes it a favourite on warm Side evenings when you want something that satisfies without weighing you down. Our wood fire and charcoal grill is the heart of the kitchen, and the trout is a quiet showcase of what it does best.

Who it's for and when to order it

Grilled Trout suits anyone who wants a clean, fresh seafood plate without a big production. It's ideal if you're watching how heavy your dinner sits, if you're a little sceptical of fried food, or if you simply prefer fish grilled the honest way. Solo diners love it because it's a complete plate on its own; couples often pair it with a lighter starter and share the table.

It works at lunch when you want something restorative after the beach, and it's just as good in the evening. If you're building a seafood-led dinner, it slots neatly next to the rest of our seafood in Side — see our full grilled fish guide if you want to compare your options before you sit down.

What to drink with it

Grilled fish and a cold beer are a classic Side pairing — an ice-cold draught or bottle keeps things fresh and unfussy against the smoke of the grill. If you prefer wine, a chilled glass of white is a natural partner that won't overpower the delicate trout, though a light red works too if you'd rather go against the grain. Ask your server what we're pouring.

Feeling more holiday than table wine? Our signature cocktails, including the famous Blue Hawaii, turn dinner into an occasion, and there are alcohol-free kids' cocktails so the little ones aren't left out. And if you time it right, our daily Happy Hour (19:00–20:00) is the moment to order that first drink.

How it fits the wider menu

The Grilled Trout sits in our Sea Foods section alongside other grilled favourites — if you're deciding between fish, take a look at our grilled sea bass and grilled prawns and shrimp. Dining as a pair and can't choose? The mixed sea plate for two is built for exactly that.

Of course, Hawaii is more than seafood. We're a wood-fire grill restaurant in Side that also fires thin-crust 33cm Italian-style pizzas, so a mixed table where one person orders trout and another orders pizza is completely normal here. That flexibility is a big part of why we're a popular family restaurant in Side — everyone finds their plate, including the kids.

Practical details

Prices change, so we don't print them here — check today's figures on our live menu. To be sure of a table, especially in high season, book online or message us on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83. We're in Side old town (512. Sk., Manavgat/Antalya) and open daily 10:00–02:00.

Staying nearby? We offer free round-trip hotel pickup from selected hotels and affordable two-way transfer from further out, so getting to us is easy. Prefer to stay in? We do takeaway and delivery to nearby hotels too. Come hungry for something fresh off the flame — the Grilled Trout will be waiting.