The Best Grill Overall

Including Gas Grills and Charcoal Grills

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I'm often asked which is the best grill overall. That's a very hard question to answer objectively since everyone has certain brand loyalties, or cooking process preferences. For instance, it's hard to debate the fact that Weber grills have an edge in name recognition due to their excellent track record over the past 50 years. Then again, the debate often involves gas grills versus charcoal grills.

The debate has been broken down to best gas grill, best charcoal grill and best electric grill (yes, electric), but which is winning out overall? First, while gas grills seem to be more popular, Internet searches related to each type are nearly identical. From which grill to buy, to "how to's" on cooking on them.

So, how do I define the criteria for "best?" I'm going to break it down by best selling, and highest rated. People vote with their wallets, so it's a very simple exercise. I will also highlight a few "grills to watch" for up and comers or items that aren't as main stream (like smokers).

I'm going to purposely exclude griddles, panini grills, sandwich presses and waffle irons because they don't fall into the theme of this website.

Best Selling Grill

One thing to keep in mind about the best selling grill is that more often than not, it's related to price. That doesn't mean the cheapest grill will win. In fact, the winner is not "cheap" at nearly $400. But, price versus versatility plays an important role. More people are looking for something that can be used beyond the patio and that means portability. The extra cost for a nearly full-sized grill that is also easily portable screams value to most consumers.

Weber 586002 Q 320 Portable Outdoor Gas Grill - This guy has been at the top of the list on all the "best" tests. It may be the best grill, if you based it on sales. Extremely popular, effective and portable. Not only that, it's possibly the coolest looking grill around. So there you have it, the best selling grill is a liquid propane gas grill. Read Reviews

Portable gas grill with 2 stainless-steel burners and 21,700 BTU-per-hour input
462 square inches of total cooking space, plus 69-square-inch warming rack
Electronic ignition; infinite-control burner valves; 2 folding worktables with tool hooks
20-pound LP tank required; stationary cart and recipe booklet included
Measures 22 by 36-1/2 by 55-1/2 inches; 5-year limited warranty

George Foreman GGR50B Indoor/Outdoor Grill - OK, I know most of you don't think much of electric grills, but it is one of the best selling grills out there. I'll let you decide whether it's the best grill. Read Reviews

No-fuss grilling made easy, for use indoors or outside
Grill can be used on pedestal (stands about -1/2 feet high) or on tabletop
Uses electric heat, with adjustable range from low to high
Sloping grate base draws fat away from food to collect in easy-to-empty tray
Grill top measures 17 inches across for generous cooking capacity

Weber 751001 22 1/2-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill, Black - With a design 50 years in the making, this charcoal grill is still sought after, because it works. For anyone purists out there, this is probably the best grill for you. Read Reviews

Heavy-gauge porcelain enamel prevents rust
One-Touch stainless steel cleaning system
Removable high capacity ash catcher
Hinged cooking grate for easy re-fueling
10 year limited warranty

Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker 18-1/2-Inch Smoker - Had to throw this cooker in here because it's a best seller, it's charcoal and it covers the smoker end of the grill world. It's not the best grill, but it's definitely one of the best smokers, or cookers, out there. Read Reviews

Charcoal smoker for authentic smokehouse flavor at home
Can accommodate a whole turkey and an entire ham at the same time
Made of porcelain-enameled steel; 2 nickel-plated 18-1/2-inch-wide cooking grates
Water pan; thermometer; individual vents on bowl and lid; heat-resistant nylon handle
Measures approximately 19 by 19 by 41 inches; 10-year limited warranty

Weber 4421001 Spirit E-310 LP Gas Grill, Black - Here's the first cart mounted gas grill. It's that traditional look people recognize. This is the entry level grill from the most well known manufacturer and might be the best grill for the budget conscious consumer who still wants quality. Read Reviews

536-square-inch gas grill with 3 stainless-steel burners and 36,000 BTUs of heat
424-square-inch grilling surface; 112-square-inch warming rack; push-button ignition
Porcelain-enameled Flavorizer bars and cooking grates; enclosed cart; thermometer
6 tool hooks; 10-foot hose and cookbook included; LP tank sold separately
Measures 25-1/2 by 53 by 62 inches with lid open

Weber 3751001 Genesis E-320 Propane Gas Grill, Black - While costing more, the Genesis line is extremely popular and highly rated. Read Reviews

3-burner propane grill; 42,000 Btu's; 637 inches total cooking area
507 square inches cooking area; 130 square inches warming rack
Fully enclosed stainless steel cart; porcelain-enameled cooking grates
12,000 BTU input flush-mount side burner
2 heavy-duty front locking casters and 2 heavy-duty back swivel casters

Best Grill by Ratings

Weber 2005 Model 841001 22 1/2-Inch Performer Charcoal Grill With Touch and Go Propane Ignition - It's easy to see why this charcoal grills is so highly rated. It has a built in work table and cart. Read Reviews

Charcoal grill with gas-ignition system; briquettes ignite with the push of a button
22-1/2-inch-diameter cooking area; hinged, heavy-duty cooking grate
Heavy-duty steel construction; porcelain-enamel, rust-resistant coating
Dual-purpose thermometer; crack-proof, lockable wheels; charcoal storage container
Measures 50-1/4 by 40 by 28-1/2 inches assembled

Weber 586002 Q 320 Portable Outdoor Gas Grill - Here we go again. Right up there. A very cool product from Weber and buyers agree that it's the best grilll. Read Reviews

Portable gas grill with 2 stainless-steel burners and 21,700 BTU-per-hour input
462 square inches of total cooking space, plus 69-square-inch warming rack
Electronic ignition; infinite-control burner valves; 2 folding worktables with tool hooks
20-pound LP tank required; stationary cart and recipe booklet included
Measures 22 by 36-1/2 by 55-1/2 inches; 5-year limited warranty

Weber 3751001 Genesis E-320 Propane Gas Grill, Black - While costing more, the Genesis line is extremely popular and highly rated. Read Reviews

3-burner propane grill; 42,000 Btu's; 637 inches total cooking area
507 square inches cooking area; 130 square inches warming rack
Fully enclosed stainless steel cart; porcelain-enameled cooking grates
12,000 BTU input flush-mount side burner
2 heavy-duty front locking casters and 2 heavy-duty back swivel casters

Weber 3880001 Genesis S-320 Natural Gas Grill, Stainless Steel - This is the highest rated stainless steel gas grill and it's no surprise that it's a Weber. There are other great stainless steel grills, but this one gets the votes. Read Reviews

3-burner natural gas grill; 42,000 Btu's; 637 inches total cooking area
507 square inches cooking area; 130 square inches warming rack
Fully enclosed stainless steel cart; porcelain-enameled cooking grates
12,000 BTU input flush-mount side burner
2 heavy-duty front locking casters and 2 heavy-duty back swivel casters

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