Fish for Kids & Families in Side: Boneless & Fuss-Free

The easiest seafood for children at Hawaii Restaurant in Side is boneless fish fillet, mild grilled trout, calamari rings and the mixed sea plate for sharing. Little ones who prefer familiar food have kids-menu fish fingers, so the whole family eats happily together.

Eating fish with kids in Side — without the stress

Any parent knows the worry: you fancy fresh seafood on holiday, but you're not sure the children will touch it, and you'd rather not spend the meal picking tiny bones out of small mouths. At Hawaii Restaurant in Side's old town, we've fed families since 2000, and we've learned exactly which dishes make fish easy, safe and genuinely fun for younger diners. This is a practical guide to what to order, sorted by how fuss-free it is for kids.

The most boneless, mildest choices

If your child is new to fish, start with our fish fillet. It's cut boneless and cooked mild over our wood-fire and charcoal grill, so it flakes softly and has none of the strong "fishy" edge that puts children off. It's the single most requested option for cautious young eaters, and it's easy to cut into small, safe pieces.

Close behind is our grilled trout. Trout is a gentle, tender freshwater fish with a clean flavour, and grilling keeps it light. Trout does carry pin bones by nature, so we're happy to help portion it for little ones — just ask your server and we'll take care of it at the table.

Fun to eat: calamari rings

Calamari is a brilliant "gateway" seafood for children because it doesn't taste of much and it comes in ring shapes that are fun to pick up. Our grilled and fried calamari is naturally boneless, mild and easy to chew in small bites — many kids who say "no" to fish will happily eat calamari rings. For a warmer, saucier version to share, the calamari casserole is a lovely option too.

The sharing hero: mixed sea plate

When the table can't agree, the mixed sea plate for two solves it. It brings together a spread of our grilled seafood on one platter, so parents can try more variety while offering the children the softest, most boneless pieces. It's our favourite way for a family to explore seafood together without over-ordering — everyone dips into the same plate and finds something they like.

When they just want something familiar

Not every child is ready for grilled fish on holiday, and that's completely fine. Our kids menu includes proper fish fingers — the reassuringly familiar, crispy, boneless favourite — so a fussy eater is always covered while the rest of the family enjoys fresh seafood. It means nobody has to choose between "the food the kids will eat" and "the food the grown-ups want".

What else makes us easy for families

Beyond the plate, the logistics matter with children in tow. We're open every day from 10:00 to 02:00, so you're never rushing an early dinner. We offer free hotel pickup from selected hotels plus an affordable two-way transfer, which takes the hassle out of getting a tired family to and from the restaurant — handy if you're staying in Kumköy, Evrenseki, Çolaklı, Sorgun, Titreyengöl, Gündoğdu, Ilıca or across Manavgat.

On the food itself, all our meat and chicken are halal (halal slaughter). Pork is only prepared on request in a separate area with dedicated equipment, so families who avoid it can order with confidence. We should be honest, though: Hawaii is also a bar, and alcohol is served — so while we're very much a welcoming, family-friendly restaurant with halal meat, we're not an alcohol-free venue. If that suits your family, you'll feel right at home.

How to plan your family meal

Families with younger children tend to enjoy the earlier evening most, before things get busier. To be sure of a good table and to arrange free pickup where available, book a table in advance and let us know how many children are joining — we'll point you to the softest, most boneless dishes on the night. You can browse everything, including all the seafood and the full kids selection, on our live menu.

Want a fuller steer on eating out with children here? See our guide to the best family restaurant in Side for the complete picture — from timing and transfers to keeping everyone happy at the table. Fresh seafood and holiday-happy kids really can share the same meal, and in Side old town, that's exactly what we do best.