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Seafood in Side

Sea bass, bream, trout, prawns and calamari — eating from the Mediterranean in Side, grilled simply and served metres from the water it came from.

You can see the Mediterranean from Side's old town walls — it would be strange not to eat from it. Fish here is not a trend; it is geography.

The sea section at Hawaii Restaurant & Bar keeps it honest: whole sea bass and black bream grilled simply, trout from Türkiye's mountain rivers, prawns and calamari done both crisp and casserole-style, a salmon plank for ceremony and a mixed sea plate for two when choosing feels impossible. The guides below help you order like a coast local.

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Calamari in Side — Crispy Fried & Casserole-Style Squid at Hawaii Restaurant

Craving calamari in Side? Hawaii Restaurant serves squid two ways — crispy fried Calamari as a starter and a warm Calamari casserole main. Here's how to order it, what to pair it with, and how to make a light seafood evening in Side old town.

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Salmon Plank in Side — Plank-Grilled Salmon by the Old Town | Hawaii Restaurant

Craving salmon in Side? Hawaii Restaurant serves a Salmon plank cooked over real wood fire and charcoal — the plank method that keeps the fish moist. Here's how it works, how it differs from our local trout, bream and sea bass, and how to book.

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

Craving prawns in Side? Hawaii Restaurant serves shrimp every way that matters — charcoal-grilled prawns, garlic fried shrimps, a cool cocktail starter, a bubbling casserole and a shrimp salad. Here's how to build a shrimp-led meal in Side old town.

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The Mixed Sea Plate for Two: Order the Whole Coast

Fish, prawns, calamari — one platter, two forks, zero decisions. Why the mixed sea plate is Side's most peaceful order.

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Sea Bass, Bream or Trout? Choosing Grilled Fish in Side

Three grilled fish, three personalities. A plain-English guide to choosing between sea bass, black bream and trout — plus how to eat a whole fish with dignity.

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Best Seafood in Side: The Honest Fish Guide (2026)

Sea bass, black bream, trout, prawns, calamari — what to order from the Mediterranean in Side, and how to spot a kitchen that respects fish.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Grilled sea bass, grilled black bream, grilled trout, fish fillet, salmon served on a plank, plus prawns, calamari and seafood casseroles — and a mixed sea plate for two.

Sea bass (levrek) and black bream (çipura) are the Mediterranean classics — mild, white and made for simple grilling. Undecided tables order the mixed sea plate for two.

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📍 Side, 512. Sk., Manavgat/Antalya — open daily 10:00–02:00

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