Chophouse
Grills · Sliema
Restaurant in Sliema, Malta
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Cut-Focused Grill Room
Price
€€
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Chophouse is the Sliema pick when the group wants a grill-led dinner at a €€ level rather than café food or buffet breadth. The Michelin Guide Malta 2026 Plate gives it a useful quality signal, but the appeal is practical: Tigne Point location, easy booking, a format that works well for date nights, client dinners, small groups that know they want meat-led dining.
About Chophouse
On a Sliema evening, Chophouse is a practical choice when the group wants grills, smart casual dress, a €€ price point rather than a more open-ended dining plan. If the priority is simply another style of meal, options such as Breakfast B-Likeat may be worth comparing; if the group specifically wants a grill-led sitting, Chophouse is the clearer choice.
The strongest reason to pick it is focus. Sliema has other dining options, but a grill restaurant gives the decision a narrower shape: come here when a meal built around grills is the point. That makes it especially useful when the safe move is not to overcomplicate the choice. Keep the visit centered on the grill-led offering, treat anything else as secondary rather than trying to turn the meal into something the verified details do not establish.
A Sliema dinner choice when the group wants grills, not grazing
Chophouse works as a Sliema option because it answers a common problem: where to go when the setting needs to feel more deliberate than a quick bite, but the evening does not need to become overly formal. It is not the pick when the group wants an unspecified dining style; it is the pick when the table agrees that grills are the reason for the meal.
For someone who has already been once, the next visit should be sharper. Do not treat the meal like a checklist. The venue's verified value sits in its grill focus, so the smarter play is to make that the center of the visit and keep the rest restrained. That is also where the €€ positioning makes sense: the spend is easiest to frame when the order matches the restaurant's core focus.
The Michelin Guide Malta 2026 Plate recognition matters here, but it should be read correctly. It is a quality signal, not a promise of ceremony. Expect a restaurant with outside validation that can suit a planned meal, while remaining accessible in price positioning. That is the lane: credible, useful, better for diners who want a confident grill-focused meal.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose Chophouse when the group wants a clearer evening plan built around grills. Skip it if the group is split between several different meal expectations. Stella's buffet Restaurant, Breakfast B-Likeat, Aaron´s Kitchen, Al Pilèr, Trattoria Zero Sei are names to compare if Chophouse's grill focus is not the right fit. Chophouse is the better call when dinner needs to feel considered without pushing beyond its €€ positioning.
The recommendation is simple: go when the group wants grills in Sliema and is comfortable with smart casual dress. Dinner service runs Monday through Saturday, with both lunch and dinner listed on Sunday. For a regular, the main upgrade is choosing it with people who want the same kind of meal, because the restaurant is less compelling if half the table wants something outside its verified grill-led lane.
Planning details
- Location
- Tigne Point, Censu Xerri, Sliema, Malta
- Website
- chophouse.com.mt
- Phone
- +356 2060 3355
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chophouse presents a focused, grill-first identity that leans into the elemental work of fire and cut. Sitting at Tigne Point on the harbour, the kitchen narrows its argument to protein, char and temperature control rather than ornate plating. That discipline is underscored by a Michelin Plate nod, which recognizes careful, technically sound cooking within a straightforward grill format. The dining room feels rooted in steakhouse fundamentals — an emphasis on butcher’s decisions, fat rendering and the single-minded pursuit of a properly cooked ribeye — producing an experience that is rustic in technique but restrained and classical in presentation.
Best For
This is a destination for people who prioritize well-handled meat and the theatre of fire. Chophouse suits dinner crowds: steak lovers, couples seeking an elevated, intimate night out and groups arranging celebratory meals where the focal point is the grill. The restaurant’s mid-range positioning and Michelin Plate recognition make it a compelling pick for guests who want technical cooking without the trappings of a starred tasting-room, while the harbour location adds a scenic backdrop for special evenings and private bookings.
Ordering Tips
Start with the Argentinian ribeye to judge the kitchen’s command of cut and temperature — the review emphasizes ribeye as central to the house’s argument. The tasting menu is another way to sample how the grill logic translates across proteins and preparations. From the signatures, the Chophouse Burger with truffle mayo and the Tuna Crudo provide contrasts to the steak offerings, and the 3D printed vegan steak signals an attention to alternative protein options. Given the kitchen’s focus on fat rendering and char, ask about preferred doneness and any recommended sharing plates to round out the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Beautifully designed restaurant with warm, sophisticated lighting and an elegant atmosphere; outdoor terrace offers stunning evening vistas of Valletta across the bay.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Argentinian Ribeye
- Chophouse Burger with Truffle Mayo
- Tasting Menu
- Tuna Crudo
- 3D Printed Vegan Steak
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Also consider
Where to go if Chophouse is not the right fit
Choose Stella's buffet Restaurant if the group wants variety and a lower-pressure meal structure. Choose Breakfast B-Likeat for a daytime plan rather than dinner.
If the issue is cuisine rather than timing, Aaron´s Kitchen is the better cross-shop for €€ traditional cuisine, while Al Pilèr keeps the grill brief but shifts the location decision.
Restaurant context
How Chophouse compares in Sliema
Chophouse is the better choice when dinner needs a clear grill focus and a more composed evening than Breakfast B-Likeat or Stella's buffet Restaurant. Breakfast B-Likeat is the easier daytime decision; Stella's is more useful when the group wants breadth and less commitment to one style of cooking. Chophouse wins when the table agrees on grills and wants a dinner setting rather than a casual catch-all.
Against Aaron´s Kitchen, Chophouse is less about traditional cuisine and more about a meat-led meal at the same €€ signal. Aaron´s Kitchen is the safer alternative for diners who want a broader traditional-cuisine brief; Chophouse is stronger for a focused grill order. Compared with Al Pilèr, which also sits in grills at €€, Chophouse is the Sliema-local option, so it makes more sense if location and convenience matter as much as the food category.
Trattoria Zero Sei is the cross-shop when the group would rather shift toward Italian-style comfort than a grill-led dinner. For value, Chophouse is strongest when the order stays centered on the grill; for flexibility, Stella's buffet Restaurant is easier; for an early, casual plan, Breakfast B-Likeat is the cleaner fit.
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Compare Chophouse
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chophouse | Sliema | Grills | Michelin Guide Malta 20262025 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| Breakfast B-Likeat | Sliema | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Stella's buffet Restaurant | Sliema | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Trattoria Zero Sei | Valletta | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Aaron´s Kitchen | Valletta | Traditional Cuisine | No published awards | €€ |
| Al Pilèr | Nicosia | Grills | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate | €€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Chophouse?
Start with the grill-focused part of the meal, since the verified cuisine type is Grills and the restaurant sits in the €€ range. The Michelin Guide Malta 2026 Plate is the clearest trust signal here, so this is a place to choose for a grill-led meal rather than an unspecified dining plan. If the group wants a different kind of outing, Trattoria Zero Sei is another option to consider.
What should I wear to Chophouse?
The dress code is smart casual, so aim for neat dinner wear rather than beachwear. The listed hours run from 7–10:30 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday service from 12–3 PM and 7–10:30 PM. Aaron´s Kitchen is another name to compare if Chophouse is not the right fit.
Is Chophouse good for a special occasion?
It can be, if the occasion calls for a smart-casual meal where a Michelin Guide Malta 2026 Plate and a grill focus matter. The Sunday lunch slot also gives it more range than a dinner-only schedule, but the main draw remains its verified grill focus. For a different plan, Al Pilèr is another option to consider.
Is lunch or dinner better at Chophouse?
Dinner is the more widely available option across the week, since the venue runs dinner service Monday through Saturday and adds Sunday lunch from 12–3 PM. That schedule makes it more dependable for a planned evening than a daytime fallback. If you want to compare another option, Breakfast B-Likeat may be worth checking separately.
Is Chophouse worth the price?
Yes, if €€ fits the budget and the group wants a grill meal with a Michelin Guide Malta 2026 Plate behind it. The value case is not about unverified extras; it is about paying €€ pricing for a more deliberate grill-focused meal in Sliema. If the group is comparing other options, Stella's buffet Restaurant is another name to consider.
What are alternatives to compare with Chophouse?
For comparison, consider Trattoria Zero Sei, Aaron´s Kitchen, Stella's buffet Restaurant, Breakfast B-Likeat, Al Pilèr, along with other dining in Sliema. Chophouse is the one to choose when the group wants grills, smart casual dress, €€ pricing, a more intentional evening plan in Sliema.
