Best Grills for Beginners

40 grills we've reviewed suit beginners — rated and ranked.

Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill 22 Review

Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill 22 Review

Charcoal ★ 4.8

28” Griddle Cooking Station Review

Blackstone 28” Griddle Cooking Station Review

Original Kettle Charcoal Grill 18" Review

Weber Original Kettle Charcoal Grill 18" Review

Charcoal ★ 4.7

Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill 26" Review

Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill 26" Review

Charcoal ★ 4.7

Portable Flat Top Grill 600 Review

Camp Chef Portable Flat Top Grill 600 Review

E16620 Akorn Kamado Charcoal Grill Review

Char-Griller E16620 Akorn Kamado Charcoal Grill Review

Charcoal ★ 4.5

RoadTrip LX Grill Review

Coleman RoadTrip LX Grill Review

Bistro TRU-Infrared Electric Grill Review

Char-Broil Patio Bistro TRU-Infrared Electric Grill Review

Electric ★ 4.4

Jumbo-Joe Charcoal Grill 18” Review

Weber Jumbo-Joe Charcoal Grill 18” Review

Charcoal ★ 4.4

Weber Q1400 Electric Grill Review

Weber Q1400 Electric Grill Review

Electric ★ 4.4

Side Fire Box/Table-Top Charcoal Grill Review

Char-Griller Side Fire Box/Table-Top Charcoal Grill Review

Charcoal ★ 4.3

Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill Review

Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill Review

Electric ★ 4.3

Performer Charcoal Grill 22” Review

Weber Performer Charcoal Grill 22” Review

Charcoal ★ 4.3

Spirit E-210 Propane Gas Grill (With Two Burners) Review

Weber Spirit E-210 Propane Gas Grill (With Two Burners) Review

X200 TRU-Infrared Portable Gas Grill Review

Char-Broil X200 TRU-Infrared Portable Gas Grill Review

AKORN Jr. Kamado Charcoal Grill Review

Char-Griller AKORN Jr. Kamado Charcoal Grill Review

Charcoal ★ 4.2

Weber Q 2000 portable gas grill on a lakeside deck, cream lid closed and both side tables folded out, viewed from the front

Weber Q 2000 Gas Grill Review

Black Weber Spirit gas grill, lid closed, on a mown lawn beside a paved path, wooden fence and shed behind

Weber Spirit EX-325 Smart Gas Grill Review

Patio Pro Charcoal Grill Review

Char-Griller Patio Pro Charcoal Grill Review

Charcoal ★ 4.0

Roadtrip LXE Grill Review

Coleman RoadTrip LXE Grill Review

Indoor|Outdoor 15+ Serving Domed Electric Grill With Ceramic Plates & Temperature Gauge - Gun Metal Review

George Foreman Indoor|Outdoor 15+ Serving Domed Electric Grill With Ceramic Plates & Temperature Gauge - Gun Metal Review

Electric ★ 4.0

Weber Genesis II E-310 Three Burners Gas Grill Review

Weber Genesis II E-310 Three Burners Gas Grill Review

weber q 1200 gas grill review

Weber Q 1200 Gas Grill Review

Weber Spirit E-325 front-on on a timber deck, lid closed, three control knobs and a red Sear Zone strip

Weber Spirit E-325 Gas Grill Review

Weber Spirit II E-210 seen from the front left, black lid closed, both side shelves out and two wheels on the cart

Weber Spirit II E-210 Propane Gas Grill Review

weber smokey mountain cooker smoker 14 review

Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker 14 Review

Charcoal ★ 3.9

Broil King Porta-Chef 320 portable gas grill on a deck, lid closed, black cast cookbox with stainless lid insert and drop-down side shelves, seen from the front left

Broil King Porta-Chef 320 Review

Cuisinart Venture portable grill closed on a rock, red body with its wooden board on top and carry handle raised

Cuisinart Venture Portable Gas Grill Review

Weber Smoque pellet smoker on gravel beside a lawn, lid closed, side hopper and LCD controller to the right

Weber Smoque Pellet Smoker Review

Electric ★ 3.8

Blackstone 22-inch tabletop griddle on a wooden deck at sunset, stainless front plate and two control knobs, seen from the front left

Blackstone 22-Inch Tabletop Griddle Review

Char-Broil Bistro Pro tabletop gas grill on a balcony table, black lid closed, silver body with one control knob

Char-Broil Bistro Pro Gas Tabletop Grill Review

Black Char-Griller 22-inch kettle grill on gray patio paving beside a brick wall, lid closed, ash bucket under the bowl

Char-Griller 22-inch Kettle Charcoal Grill and Smoker Review

Charcoal ★ 3.7

George Foreman Submersible contact grill closed on a stainless prep bench, black ribbed lid, control probe at the rear

George Foreman Fully Submersible 4-Serving Grill Review

Electric ★ 3.7

Weber Lumin electric grill on gray paving by a brick wall, lid closed, black body, bright metal handle, cord coiled beside it

Weber Lumin Electric Grill Review

Electric ★ 3.7

Black Char-Griller 3-burner flat top on a mown lawn, lid raised over bare steel plate, three knobs, shelf folded out

Char-Griller Flat Iron 3-Burner Gas Griddle Review

George Foreman Beyond Grill on white, hood open, control panel showing the seven modes and a 500F display

George Foreman Beyond Grill 7-in-1 MCAFD800DX Review

Electric ★ 3.6

Nexgrill Daytona 28 inch gas griddle on a stone patio under a pergola, flat steel plate, two knobs, one side shelf

Nexgrill Daytona 28-Inch 2-Burner Gas Griddle Review

Char-Broil Bistro Pro on a wooden balcony deck, black lid closed, silver shelves and cart, glass railing behind

Char-Broil Bistro Pro 2-in-1 Gas & Charcoal Balcony Grill Review

Hamilton Beach 25371 indoor grill open on a wooden kitchen counter, ribbed nonstick plates facing the camera

Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Grill 25371 Review

Electric ★ 3.4

Black Nexgrill charcoal barrel grill with chimney and side shelf on gray paving beside a low brick wall

Nexgrill 17.5-Inch Charcoal Barrel Grill Review

Charcoal ★ 3.3