Outdoor Cooking

Grills and Griddles

Propane grills, flat-top griddles, and portable options built for regular use.

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Choosing the right grill

Grates or flat top

Grates over open flame give sear marks and char - the reason to own a grill. A flat-top griddle browns evenly and holds small food that would fall through, which is what makes breakfast and smash burgers possible outdoors.

Count the burners honestly

Three burners suits most households and still gives separate heat zones. Choose four or five if you regularly cook for six or more, or want one zone held low while the rest runs hot.

Look for the side burner

A side burner keeps sauces, sides and boiling water off the kitchen stove, so the whole meal happens outside. It is the difference between grilling and cooking dinner outdoors.

Propane gas grills and flat-top griddles built for regular use, not one summer. Cast iron grates, steel carts, and burners from 36,000 to 50,000 BTU.

Grill or griddle?

A grill sears over open grates, and the 4-burner propane grill with side burner and viewing window can cook a whole meal at once. A griddle gives you a solid flat top for smash burgers, fajitas, and breakfast; the 3-burner flat top with foldable side tables packs down for camping and tailgates. The portable 4-burner covers small patios and travel.

Keep it cooking

Grates last longer clean, and the cordless electric grill brush with water spray handles gas and charcoal grates without wire bristles. For low-and-slow cooking instead of direct heat, see vertical smokers, or browse all outdoor cooking.

Common questions

A grill sears food over open grates with direct flame. A griddle is a solid flat top that cooks anything a pan can, from smash burgers to breakfast, with no flare-ups. Choose by what you cook most.

The flat-top griddle runs 36,000 BTU across three burners; the 4-burner propane grill with side burner runs up to 50,000 BTU equivalents across its cooking zones.

The 3-burner flat top with foldable side tables and the portable 4-burner grill both pack down for travel; the charcoal grill and smoker combo adds smoke flavor on the road.