Steakhouse in Side — Charcoal-Grilled Steaks at Hawaii Restaurant & Bar

When people ask where to find a proper steakhouse in Side, they usually mean one thing: real fire, real cuts, and someone in the kitchen who actually knows what "medium-rare" means. Not a hotel buffet tray under a heat lamp. At Hawaii Restaurant & Bar, in the heart of Side old town since 2000, steak isn't a line on a long menu we forgot about — it's a whole section cooked over a genuine wood fire and charcoal grill, to order, every single night until late.

What makes Hawaii a steakhouse, not just a place with steak on the menu

The difference is the fire. A lot of restaurants "grill" on a flat gas top. We don't. Every steak here goes over real charcoal and open wood flame, which is where that char, the smoke and the crust come from — the things you simply can't fake with a pan. Because it's cooked to order, you tell us how you like it and we cook it that way. If you're not sure what to ask for, our short read on steak cooking levels explained walks through rare to well-done so you order with confidence.

We've been doing this in the same old-town spot for over two decades. That longevity matters with steak more than almost any other dish: grilling meat well over fire is a feel you build over years, not a recipe you download. If you want the wider story of the grill itself, we cover it in our guide to the wood fire and charcoal grill in Side.

The full steak section — real cuts, cooked over fire

A steakhouse is judged by its range, and ours is built to cover everyone from the "just give me a good honest steak" crowd to the special-occasion table. From our Steaks & Internationals section you'll find:

• Beef steak and Fillet steak — the straightforward, done-right classics.
• Fillet Mignon and Tournedos Béarnaise — the tender, refined end of the menu.
• T-bone steak (450 gr.) — for the serious appetite. There's a whole page on our T-bone steak in Side if that's what you came for.
• Chateaubriand (For 2) — a reservation cut, carved to share; the centrepiece of a romantic dinner in Side.
• Plank steak, Wiener schnitzel and Beef stroganoff for the international crowd who want something a little different.

Not sure which cut suits you? Our steak cuts explained guide breaks down fillet versus T-bone versus the leaner options, so you order the one you'll actually enjoy — not just the one with the biggest name.

Sauced steaks, if you want more than salt and fire

Some nights you want the pure grilled cut. Other nights you want a sauce that lifts it. We do both. The kitchen turns out Pepper steak, Mushroom steak, Onion steak, Beef Béarnaise, Gorgonzola steak and the tableside classic Steak Diana. If sauce is your thing, our rundown of steak sauces explained helps you match the right one to your cut before you sit down.

What to eat and drink around the steak

A great steakhouse night is more than the main. Open with something warm from the fire or fresh from the kitchen — Garlic mushroom, Deep fried sheep cheese, or a proper Greek salad or Goat cheese salad with walnut and honey to keep it light before the main event.

For the pairing, a Turkish red does the job beautifully. Our list includes Kavaklıdere Yakut and Idol Cabernet Merlot — both easy, food-friendly reds that stand up to a charcoal-grilled cut without overpowering it. If wine's your thing, our Turkish wine guide explains the local labels worth trying. We never print weights or prices here that might be out of date, so check the live menu or just ask your waiter — they'll tell you honestly what's the best value on the night.

Why families and groups pick us for steak night

Because we're a full restaurant, not just a grill counter, the table that wants steak can sit beside the kid who wants a Kids Pizza and the friend who'd rather have pasta or seafood — everyone eats well. Kids even get their own alcohol-free cocktails (Spider Man, Barbie, Hawaii Cocktail) while you enjoy the grill. Doing a bigger celebration? We handle group dinners and birthdays, and there's karaoke and live sport screens if the night wants to keep going. We're open daily until 02:00, so a late steak is never a problem.

Book your table at Side's charcoal steakhouse

The Chateaubriand and Hawaii Special (For 2) are reservation cuts and the good tables in old town fill up in season — so it's worth booking ahead. Reserve your table at /reservation/ or message us on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83. Tell us if you're celebrating, and we'll make sure the steak — and the night — lands right. If you're weighing your options, see how we stack up in our roundup of the best steak in Side.