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May 12, 2023 · From our surveys, we have reliability ratings for a whopping 31 gas grill manufacturers, including big-name brands like Weber, Napoleon, Blaze, KitchenAid, and Cuisinart. CR members can read on...
- The Winners, at A Glance
- The Tests
- What We Learned
- The Criteria: What to Look For in A Gas Grill
- Our Favorite Gas Grills
- The Competition
- FAQs
- Why We’Re The Experts
With three burners, even heat distribution, large wheels for transport, and two side tables (and tool hooks), you’d be hard-pressed to find a better grill for the money than the Weber Spirit II. This is similar to our top pick but comes with smart features and is a couple of hundred bucks pricier. It has a digital screen that shows the internal gri...
Assembly Test: We assembled each grill, evaluating the ease of doing so and timing how long it took.Onion Heat Map Test:We cooked onion rounds on medium-high (evenly spaced across the entire cooking area), to determine how evenly the grill heated.Burgers Test: We cooked 12 burgers on each grill to assess its even cooking and searing abilities, as well as its capacity. If the grill couldn’t fit all of the burgers, we noted this.Fish Test:We cooked fish fillets on medium-high heat, seeing how the grills did with a delicate protein.How Much Should You Spend on a Gas Grill?
We get it: Spending a couple of hundred bucks on a gas grill sounds appealing. Especially when cheap ones tend to throw in a whole bunch of extras (Side burners! Lights! Rotisseries!). But cheap is cheap, especially for something that’ll be sitting outside and weathering the elements, thus prone to breaking and rusting quickly when made with sub-par materials. (If outdoor storage is an issue, maybe you're looking for an indoor grill.) That’s why we say to spend up…and why five out of six of o...
What Size Gas Grill Should You Get?
Two-, three-, four-burner…we can’t say any one size is the best fit for everyone. However, we’ll assert a three-burner grill is our favorite for its versatility, pricepoint, and cooking area. For most home cooks, it’ll be spacious enough for weeknight cooking and backyard bashes (as long as you cook in batches—alliteration!). If you’re considering a two-burner, have the outdoor space, and can afford it, go bigger. You’ll avoid over-crowding—no one wants flabby, sub-optimally browned grilled c...
Gas vs. Charcoal Grills
Kenji broke down the differences between gas and charcoal here, but we’re including TL;DR chart below.
For the most versatility, opt for a three-burner gas grill. It should have dials that turn smoothly and ignite easily, a cooking area that heats evenly, and two spacious side tables (one for raw ingredients and the other for cooked). It should also come with two wheels, which will make it easy to move around and store during inclement weather.
What we liked: Weber’s Spirit II E-310 is the best grill for many backyards. Our tests indicated that, once the E-310 was warmed up, its three temperature control knobs were responsive within 30-to-60 seconds. Its heat was evenly distributed, too (the center got slightly hotter than the edges, though this is common). Put simply, the Weber Spirit II...
How do I make my gas grill perform better?
We think any gas grill can benefit froma set of GrillGrates. They trap heat, improving the grill’s ability to sear and brown and mitigating any hot or cold spots.
Is a Weber grill worth the money?
We’re big fans ofWeber’s grills, be it gas, charcoal, or pellet. They perform well, are easy to use, and are backed by exceptional customer service and warranties. On the gas grill front, the Weber Spirit II E-310is our favorite gas grill and, we think, well worth the investment. It's easy to use and clean, is durable, and performs well.
How should I store a gas grill?
We recommend buying a compatible cover and storing the grill in a dry, covered place when not being used for a long period of time or in order to protect it from inclement weather and stave off rusting.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm is the senior commerce editor for Serious Eats. She’s been with the site since 2021 and previously worked for America’s Test Kitchen, Food52, and EatingWell. She’s written...Summer Rylander is a freelance writer and has written several equipment reviews for Serious Eats, including gas grills and Traeger grills. She's been writing for Serious Eats for over two years.We tested 14 gas grills for more than a month, making burgers, fish fillets, and steak. We also closely evaluated how easy they were to assemble and how long that took and whether they ignited quic...Jun 9, 2022 · In our lab, we wire the surface of each gas grill with thermocouples and perform four temperature tests. See ratings and reviews at cr.... It’s grilling season!
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Jul 24, 2024 · To help you keep the good vibes (and good food) going, we cooked burgers, barbecue, and chicken on seven top-rated grills—and researched dozens more—to find the best. We recommend the Weber...
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- Weber 22-Inch Grill. $219.00. $232.80. This classic grill earned a rating of Very Good in CR's evenness test, as Weiler says the coals stack neatly inside.
- RevoAce Grill. $180.00. Looking for a grill on a budget? Weiler says this is a strong option all around. It earned top ratings in CR tests for sturdiness, preheating performance and earned Very Good ratings for temperature range, evenness and indirect cooking.
- Nexgrill Portable Propane Grill. $149.00. $208.80. From the beach to the campground, a portable grill can be handy for those on-the-go. Weiler says this grill is a bang for your buck, since it won't take up as much space as a stationary grill but still boasts two burners, rotary igniters and fold-down legs.
- Classic Joe II. $812.63. $1,299.00. $1,299.99. $1,199.00. The Kamado Joe earned high marks all around for its versatility — you can grill, smoke and roast using just this one grill.
May 14, 2024 · The best gas grill overall. The Weber Genesis EPX-335 scores highly for excellent performance and design. Setup is time-consuming, but the large cooking area with four burners and side tables is worth it. Read more below
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May 15, 2024 · The grills featured here are among the best of the more than 190 models in our gas grill ratings, a mix of all-around top performers and competitively priced grills that are also high-scoring.
