Seafood Menu Guide: Every Fish & Shellfish We Grill in Side

Hawaii Restaurant in Side old town grills ten fresh seafood dishes: fish fillet, trout, black bream, sea bass, salmon plank, calamari, calamari casserole, prawns, shrimps casserole and a mixed sea plate for two. Each is cooked over our wood-fire and charcoal grill, open daily 10:00–02:00.

Trying to work out what seafood we serve before you sit down? This is the full index. Hawaii has stood in Side's old town on 512. Sk. since 2000, and the sea has always been at the heart of our charcoal grill. Below we walk through all ten seafood dishes so you know exactly what to expect. For current prices, just tap through to our live menu — we never quote figures here because they can change with the season and the catch.

Whole grilled fish

Our grill was built for fish, and four of our dishes come whole or as a clean fillet cooked over charcoal and wood-fire. Grilled sea bass is the classic Mediterranean choice — mild, flaky and easy to love, and we've written more about it in our grilled sea bass in Side guide. Grilled black bream (çipura) is its slightly richer cousin, with firm white flesh that takes beautifully to the smoke. Grilled trout is the freshwater option, tender and delicate, and a favourite with guests who prefer a softer fish. If you'd rather skip the bones entirely, the fish fillet gives you the same charcoal char with none of the fuss.

Want the full method behind how we cook these over open flame? Our grilled fish guide for Side explains the wood-fire and charcoal process in detail.

Salmon, done our way

The salmon plank is one of our signature seafood plates. Cooking salmon on a wooden plank over the coals keeps it moist and gives it a gentle, smoky edge you won't get from a flat grill. It's a great pick if you like a fuller-flavoured, oil-rich fish rather than a lean white one.

Calamari and prawns

Not everyone comes for a whole fish, and our shellfish and squid dishes are just as popular. Calamari arrives crisp and tender — one of the most ordered starters in the house — and if you can't decide between squid dishes, our best calamari in Side guide breaks them down. The calamari casserole takes the same squid into a warm, saucy oven dish for those who want something heartier. Grilled prawns are cooked simply over the fire to let the sweetness come through, while the shrimps casserole serves them in a rich, comforting sauce.

The mixed sea plate for two

Can't choose? Neither can most of our tables. The mixed sea plate (for 2) is our sharing centrepiece, bringing several of the dishes above together on one platter so you can taste a little of everything. It's the easiest way to sample the range in one sitting, and it's built for couples and friends who like to share. We've given it its own write-up in our mixed sea plate for two guide.

Which seafood is right for you?

If you like it mild and flaky, choose sea bass or the fish fillet. If you prefer firm, full-flavoured fish, go for black bream or the salmon plank. For something tender and light, trout is your friend. Craving squid or shellfish? Start with the calamari, then work up to the casseroles or grilled prawns. And if you simply want the full tour, the mixed sea plate does the job. For a broader look at how these compare with the rest of our kitchen, see our best seafood in Side overview.

Good to know before you visit

All our meat and chicken are halal (halal slaughter), and we're a genuinely family-friendly spot in the heart of the old town. That said, Hawaii is also a bar — we serve alcohol, including 30+ cocktails and a Happy Hour from 19:00 to 20:00 — so we're honest that this isn't an alcohol-free venue. Pork is only prepared on request in a separate area with its own dedicated equipment, so it never crosses paths with the rest of the kitchen.

We're open every day from 10:00 to 02:00, with a wood-fire and charcoal grill, karaoke, and live sport on the screens (football, Premier League, Champions League, Formula 1 and hockey). We serve guests across Side, Kumköy, Evrenseki, Çolaklı, Sorgun, Titreyengöl, Gündoğdu, Ilıca and Manavgat, and we offer free hotel pickup from selected hotels plus an affordable two-way transfer. Ready to taste the catch? Check the live menu for today's seafood, then message us on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83 to book a table.