Top 15 Best Gas Grills

I really like family gatherings with small BBQ parties in my patio. Preparing the meal, grilling food, chatting over small issues, and enjoying together is a tradition in my family. I usually throw the party once a month just for any reason. Therefore, a durable, decent sized grill to replace the old one is my top priority during this time.

Advantages of Gas Grills

Convenience

It takes shorter period of time to heat the burners with an electronic or piezo ignition system than heating up the charcoal. Moreover, heaters take less time cooling down.

Healthier

The gas grill is more beneficial to your health and the environment. Because it is easier to control the temperature with the control knob, the grilled food won’t be severely burnt.

Cleaning

You don’t need to dump ash or deal with drippings like the charcoal models. However, scraping the burners, heat tents, and grates take more time than expected.

Accessories

Depend on the price range, the gas grill comes with different accessories. Built-in thermometer, side shelves, tool hooks are available in most models.

Disadvantages of Gas Grills

Besides the benefits the gas grill brings back, it also has some downsides.

Different Taste

It is difficult to get the natural smoky flavor from wood and charcoal. Also, the gas grill without the sear burner can’t create the dark searing with the 500°F temperature range.

Price

The complex heating system, as well as the durable cook box, the gas grill is more costly. Over time, without proper maintenance, the rust spots on burners or grates will affect the performance negatively. It is inevitable to spend extra bucks on replacing burners.

However, I really like the convenience of using a gas grill in big parties. Therefore, I’ve looked through a wide range of models and compile this list including small, midsized, large, and portable models.

What is The Best Gas Grill?

There are many criteria for choosing the most suitable gas grill. I’ve listed some best gas grills below.

• Best Overall: Weber Spirit II E-310 Gas Grill
  “Great GS4 system, porcelain-coated grates with thin and wide areas, collapsible shelves, open-cart design, fuel gauge, two large wheels.”
• Best Budget: Char-Griller E3001 Gas Grill
  “Quick and great heat, porcelain-coated cast-iron grates, two air vents on the lid, side burner, warming rack included, fast electronic ignition.”
• Best Design: Broil King Regal S490  Gas Grill
  “Efficient heating system, LED-lit control knobs, slide-out tank holder, lidded side burner, rear rotisserie included.”
• Best Portable: Cuisinart CGG-180 Portable Gas Grill
  “Easy to carry around, foldable legs, porcelain-coated grates, small drip tray, quick ignition.”
• Best Compact: Fuego F21C-H Element Hinged Gas Grill
  “Easy to assemble, easy to change between direct and indirect grilling, heats up fast, small design, pizza stone kit and griddle included.”
• Best for Large Parties: Weber Genesis II S-435 Gas Grill
  “9,000 BTU sear station, lidded side burner included, stainless steel rods, steel heat deflectors, enclosed storage cabinet, foldable warming rack.”
• Best Charcoal and Gas Grill: Char-Griller 5030 Gas and Charcoal Grill
  “Powder coating finish, dual function, porcelain-coated cast iron grates, adjustable grate height.”
• Best for Searing: Napoleon Prestige 500 Gas Grill
  “Wave stainless steel grates, LED-lit control knobs, removable warming rack, funnel tray and drip pan, infrared sear burner, rotisserie kit included.”
• Best Clearview: Monument Grills Clearview Lid Propane Gas Grill
  “Clearview lid, ceramic sear burner and side burner, led lit control knobs, enclosed cart, integrated hooks, built-in thermometer.”

Gas Grill Comparison Chart

Depending on the main cooking area, the models are classified into four main groups.

Top 15 Best Gas Grill Reviews

The list starts with the most famous brands in creating gas grill: Char-Broil and Webber, which is followed by other unique gas grills.

1. Char-Broil Performance 475 4-Burner Gas Grill

This 475 model is upgraded from the 300 model. The primary difference is the number of burners and the swing-away rack. Other than that, the materials for grates, lid are still the same with porcelain-coated cast iron and stainless steel, respectively. The thermometer, the removable drip pan, and the open cabinet are the same.

The four burners also come with a larger cooking surface – 475 square inches. The name of the model indicates the main cooking area. Furthermore, the swing-away rack adds up 175 square inches to the cooking space. The other table on the right can hold drinks and other cooking utensils, while the 10,000-BTU lidded side burner on the left can be folded when not in use.

The lid handle is made from stainless steel, which needs kitchen gloves to open. When closing the lid, the venting gap in the rear lets heat escape. This model has only two removable casters on two corners. To move the grill, you must lift up the table on the right side.

Product specification

Side burner	Yes, 10,000 BTU
BTU	36,000
Rotisserie	No
Burner material	Stainless Steel Top-Ported
Grid material	Porcelain-coated cast iron
Lid	Stainless Steel
Warranty	5 years

2. Char-Broil Signature TRU-Infrared 325 Gas Grill

The signature series from Char-Broil focuses on heat distribution with the new TRU-infrared cooking system.

The additional stainless-steel plate upon the heat diffuser bars spreads heat evenly across the grill top. No more flare-ups as the dripping oils or fat are quickly vaporized when they touch the hot plate. As a result, the food has a smoky flavor with more moisture from the steam.

Moreover, the cast iron grate is also good at transferring heat, which is later kept inside by the lid. However, with the high heat, the lid will risk discoloring itself. The temperature gauge on the lid monitors the heat inside.

The small cooking space is added up with the swing-a-way rack for warming. The foldable shelves are compact and suitable for small space. You can store the tank in the cabinet, along with other grill tools.

A great feature is four wheels for super mobility. You can use natural gas with a natural gas conversion kit that needs buying separately. To keep the grill lighting up adequately, make sure to clean the holes in the emitter as the grease clog it up gradually.

Product specification

Side burner	No
BTU	18,000
Rotisserie	No
Burner material	443 stainless steel
Grid material	porcelain-coated cast iron
Lid	Stainless Steel
Warranty	5 years

Watch this video clip to see the comparison between the normal grilling system and the new technology in Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Commercial 2-Burner Gas Grill.

3. Weber Spirit E-210 Gas Grill

Weber Spirit E-210 has a sturdy and compact design with an enclosed cabinet for storing gas tank, and four heavy-duty caster wheels.

Different from porcelain cooking grates of the Spirit Classic series, this Spirit Original model has porcelain-coated cast iron grates for more durability. Underneath the grates are porcelain-enameled flavorize bars and straight tubes. Heating up is fast and easy, with the rear area being hotter than the front.

The side tables firmly attached to the cooking box are collapsible. The thermometer is built in the front of the porcelain-coated lid. When you open the steel door, you can remove the grease tray easily. The plastic handle gets heated during grilling.

Product specification

Side burner	No
BTU	26,500
Rotisserie	No
Burner material	stainless steel
Grid material	porcelain-coated cast iron
Lid	porcelain-enameled
Warranty	5 years

This video reviews Weber 46110001 Spirit E210 LP 2-burner grill.

4. Weber Spririt II E-210 Gas Grill

Weber Spirit II features GS4 grilling system which consists of infinity ignition, burners, flame bars, grease tray. When pushing the ignition button, the flame lights instantly to the tubes.

The straight steel tubes are covered by the flavorizer bars. The oil drippings smoke and sizzle right away when they touch the bars without clogging the tubes. Otherwise, they run along the slope and down into the grease tray. Therefore, the smoky taste is enhanced and the burners become more durable.

In case the igniter doesn’t work, you can monitor through the window in the flame tents and light them up with matches. The removable grease tray is placed under the cook box. While the cook box is made of cast aluminum, stainless steel is used to make other parts like side tables, the front panel and the frame.

The warming rack can’t be tucked away when not in use. However, the foldable tables take less space when not in use. The built-in hanging tools, thermometer, fuel gauge makes grilling more convenient for you.

The main cooking area is rather small (360 square inches), which is suitable for a small family.

Product specification

Side burner	No
BTU	26,500
Rotisserie	No
Burner material	stainless steel
Grid material	porcelain-coated cast iron
Lid	steel and cast aluminum
Warranty	10 years

Watch this video to see the review of Weber Spirit II E-210 LP BBQ.

5. Weber Spirit II E-310 Gas Grill

(Best Overall)

Weber Spirit II E-310 features three burners with the same GS4 system applied in E-210. The larger cooking area (424 square inches) is suitable for the bigger family than the E-210 model.

The cooking grates are cast iron finished with porcelain. The thin side can be used for small fish and shrimp, while the wide side creates a thick sear mark on steaks. The burgers are always in warm condition thanks to the warming rack.

Other beneficial features are built-in thermometer, collapsible side shelves, six integrated hooks for hanging tools, open cart design, and the fuel gauge to read the current level of fuel in the tank. Although there are only two wheels, these wheels are large enough to move around. The assembly takes much time, and the racks aren’t as useful as they are supposed.

Product specification

Side burner	No
BTU	30,000
Rotisserie	No
Burner material	stainless steel
Grid material	porcelain-coated cast iron
Lid	steel and cast aluminum
Warranty	10 years

Watch this video to see the review of the Weber Spirit II E-310.

6. Weber Genesis II E-310 Gas Grill

The differences between Genesis and Spirit models are the larger grilling surface, the casters, the warming rack and BTU. The model is manufactured in China.

While Weber Genesis II E-310 has a larger cooking surface (529 square inches), the number of tubes and bars remain the same. However, the gap between the bars is wider, which needs more time to heat up the whole cooking area.

The drip pan is far below the grilling system. The problem with open design is its attractiveness to dogs and critters. The steel rack holding the grease management system comes into handy for storing utensils. Under the right-side shelf is the storage area for gas tank, which is slightly different from the open design in Weber Spirit II E-310.

You can fold down the warming rack when not in use to provide more space for roasting chickens. Two small rotating casters along with two big wheels make moving around much easier. It is compatible with Igrill 3 – a digital Bluetooth thermometer monitors, just like the Spirit II models. To use it, you need to purchase it separately.

Product specification

Side burner	No
BTU	37,500
Rotisserie	No
Burner material	stainless steel
Grid material	porcelain-coated cast iron
Lid	Stainless steel
Warranty	10 years

Watch this video to see the review of Weber GENESIS II E-310 Propane Gas Grill with iGrill 3 after one year using.

7. Weber Genesis II S-435 4-Burner Natural Gas Grill

(Best for Large Parties)

The Weber Genesis II S-435 is an upgraded model with thick stainless-steel cooking rods. The S-435 indicates the number of burners – 4 burners with 69,000 BTU.

The stainless-steel grates are more rust-resistant and easier to clean. Moreover, while the GS4 systems work effectively, this model has an additional sear station burner between the third and fourth burner. This upgrade provides extra heat for searing steak or fish.

Right below the burners are stainless steel heat deflectors with V-shape design to direct the heat towards the grill surface. The right shelf is the side burner with lid for simmering sauce.

Different from the opening design, this model comes with enclosed storage area for the drip pan. The first shelve in the cabinet will conceal the grease tray while the second is for storing tools. However, the wide side and back openings in the cabinet is big enough for critters. Therefore, you should cover it with mesh or perforated sheet.

The compatible iGrill 3, built-in thermometer, foldable warming side rack are still the same.

Product Specification

Side burner	Yes,
BTU	69000
Rotisserie	No
Burner material	stainless steel
Grid material	porcelain-coated cast iron
Lid	stainless steel
Warranty	10 years

8. Monument Grills Clearview Lid Propane Gas Grill

(Best Clearview)

The Monument Grills is a special gas grill with clearview lid and six burners in total: four main burners, one side burner, one sear burner.

You can easily monitor how the food is cooked inside with the transparent tempered glass and the built-in thermometer on top of the lid. Each main burner is 12,000 BTU along with the side sear burner. If you want to grill at low temperature, turn on two burners only.

A great combination of stainless-steel burners, heat tents and cooking grids creates an effective heating system and distributes heat evenly. The LED-lid control knobs add a great accent to your grill at night.

The lidded side burner works great. The stainless side shelves integrate many tool hooks for your convenience. The enclosed cart prevents critters from entering the LP gas tank storage and drip pan. Four locking wheels move the grill around quickly.

Product specification

Side burner	Yes
BTU	72,000
Rotisserie	No
Burner material	stainless steel
Grid material	porcelain-coated cast iron
Lid	stainless steel
Warranty	1 year

Watch this video to see the review of the Monument Clearview 4-Burner Gas Grill.

9. Broil King Regal S490 Pro 4 Burner Propane Gas Grill

(Best Design)

The Broil King Regal S490 features four burners with 2-year warranty on many parts, 10-year on the heating system, and a lifetime cook box.

The burner system of Broil King Regal series is slightly different in the flame tents. When you rotate the linear flow valve, the flame goes directly to the dual-tube burners. Basically, the normal tube is just one top ported burner. The tube-in-tube has two sides ported burners for more flame.

Instead of the tent shape, the bars have wave shape which is called the flav-r-wave for quicker vaporization and even heat distribution. The heavy gauge 9mm cooking rod has two different sides. One V-shape pointed side is for searing meat, the other channeled side is for marinating food.

This gas grill includes the rear rotisserie burner for cooking the whole chicken. The blue LED-lit control knobs let you see the current flame levels when it gets dark. The lidded side burner is for simmering the sauce or side dishes. The slide-out tank holder makes changing gas cylinders more easily.

Product specification

Side burner	Yes,
BTU	48,000
Rotisserie	Yes
Burner material	stainless steel
Grid material	porcelain-coated stainless steel
Lid	stainless steel
Warranty	2 years

Watch this video to see the review of Broil King Regal Series.

10. Napoleon Prestige 500 Propane Gas Grill

(Best for Searing)

Napoleon Prestige 500 is outstanding with the wave cooking grids. The advantage of wave rods is to grill small and delicate foods. The small-sized foods can’t slip between the grids and fall down to the heat tents.

The dual level flame tamers cover the straight stainless-steel tubes to spread heat more quickly. It gets hot quickly and reaches 600°F in just about 15 minutes but cooling down takes a longer time. The LED-lit control knobs turn from blue to red to indicate that the burner is currently lighting.

Even if when the jetfire ignition system doesn’t work properly, the backchannel between burners can light off each other. The main cooking area (500 square inches) can handle up to 31 burgers at the same time.

The infrared sear burner on the left side is suitable for searing steak and fish. The warming rack can be easily removed to create room for rotisserie cooking. The side caddies are attached firmly to the side tables for keeping ketchup or spice bottles.

The close cabinet has small holes at the back for ventilation. The funnel tray and small grease pan are super easy to remove. It is easy to assemble.

Product specification

Side burner	Yes
BTU	48,000
Rotisserie	Yes
Burner material	stainless steel
Grid material	stainless steel
Lid	stainless steel
Warranty	Lifetime

Watch this video to see the review of Napoleon Prestige Gas Grill.

11. Char-Griller E3001 Gas Grill

(Best Budget)

The Char-Griller E3001 Grilling Pro gas grill looks similar to the Char-Broil classic series with compact size and open design. The biggest difference is the two air vents on the lid.

When not in use, cover the vent to reduce rusting or when you close it, the food gets rained on by rust. The heavy steel lid also has a built-in thermometer but it doesn’t seem to be accurate.

This gas grill has three main burners (48,000 BTU) and a 12,000 BTU side burner on the left. The warming rack is 192 square inches, which is removable. When closing the lid, the temperature goes up quickly, even with one low burner.

The sturdy cast iron grates, along with three stainless steel burners and the coated heat shields, retain high heat and distribute heat evenly. You should keep checking on the temperature inside with the built-in thermometer.

The front panel hides the gas tank but there is no cabinet to prevent raining water from getting inside. Therefore, after finishing grilling, cover the grill with the cover.

Product specification

Side burner	Yes, with 12,000 BTU
BTU	40,800
Burner material	Stainless Steel
Grid material	Porcelain-coated cast iron
Lid	Durable Steel
Warranty	5 years

Watch this video to see the review of Char-Griller Grillin’ Pro Gas Grill.

12. Char-Griller 5030 Gas and Charcoal Grill

(Best Charcoal and Gas Grill)

The Char-Griller dual function gas and charcoal grill features two gas burners and a charcoal grill.

The porcelain-coasted cast iron grates in both grills have a thick gap between the rods. The powder coating makes the cooking box more durable. The cooking chambers in the gas and charcoal grills are not interconnected if you want to add smoke to the gas chamber.

Because of the two smokestacks on top of the lid, the flow of gasses is controlled better. There is also a temperature gauge for monitoring the food when closing the lid.

You can easily adjust the airflow to grow the flame with the damper. Therefore, the charcoal burns up very quickly and cooks hot. However, to reduce the flame, put out some charcoals. The grate height in the charcoal grill is adjustable with the amount of charcoal.

Product specification

Side burner	No
BTU	24,000
Rotisserie	No
Burner material	Steel
Grid material	porcelain-coasted cast iron
Lid	Steel
Warranty	No information

Watch this video to see the features of Char-Griller Dual Function 5030 2-Burner Gas & Charcoal Grill.

13. Fuego F21C-H Element Hinged Gas Grill

(Best Compact)

This gas grill from Fuego has the most unique design with a mushroom-like shape which is compatible with small patio.

The two burners heat up fast within 5 minutes which is for direct and indirect grilling. After pushing the electric igniter, you can choose the indirect grilling or direct grilling with the same control knob.

The main cooking area is 346 square inches, which can hold up to 12 burgers at the same time. You can change into the griddle for perfect breakfast. Furthermore, the pizza stone kit will make a delicious pizza within time.

The hinged lid stops at 45 degrees angle to prevent reaching over the hot fire. The small cabinet for the gas tank is closed firmly with the door clasp. You can easily move this grill in and out with four wheels and two metal handles on the side.

Product specification

Side burner	No
BTU	22,000
Rotisserie	No
Burner material	Steel
Grid material	Cast iron
Lid	Steel
Warranty	1 year

Watch this video to see the assembly and review of FUEGO ELEMENT F21C.

14. Cuisinart CGG-180 Portable Gas Grill with VersaStand

(Best Portable)

To make this gas grill portable, Cuisinart CGG-180 has foldable legs, locking mechanism with handles. After grilling, wait for about 20 minutes to let the grill cool down.

Moreover, the adjustable telescoping base transforms the standing grill into tabletop model. The plastic latch lock in the front is easy to melt off with high heat. Therefore, don’t close the lid when you turn on the high flame.

The porcelain-coated grates provide enough space for six to eight burners. The electric ignition is easy to light up. However, the rear area is hotter than the front with flare-ups when the grill is on high heat.

When you close the lid, the fire will discolor the lid quickly with the fire. The small drip tray can be pulled out from the back. However, it seems difficult to clean the drippings out of the tray.

Product specification

Side burner	No
BTU	5,500
Rotisserie	No
Burner material	Stainless steel
Grid material	porcelain-coasted
Lid	Painted metal
Warranty	3 years

Watch this video to see the review of Cuisinart Portable Grill.

15. Cuisinart CGG-240 Roll-Away Gas Grill

This portable grill from Cuisinart is similar to the suitcase which you can pull around with two large wheels and foldable legs.

The latch on the left side locks the folded legs in place. The lock at the front secures the lid with the cook box. While the collapsible stand is easy to move around, it can’t change into a tabletop grill like the previous model. The side shelves can be folded in and out when in need. This cool feature makes the grill more portable.

The U-shape stainless steel tube spread fire to the metal plate. You can unscrew the plate for cleaning easily. The porcelain-enameled cast iron is fired up by the electric ignition.

However, the control knobs can’t control the heat to low flame and the grill stays very hot. Therefore, the lid will have dark stains because of the high flame. The metal handle gets hot and attaches to the lid through the plastic part.

Product specification

Side burner	No
BTU	15,000
Rotisserie	No
Burner material	Stainless steel
Grid material	porcelain enamel cast iron
Lid	double-wall stainless steel
Warranty	3 years

Watch this video to see the review of Cuisinart All Foods Roll-Away Gas Grill.

Buying Guides

Choosing an effective heating system is the top priority to bear in minds. If you have a flexible budget and want to try searing burner or rotisserie kits, spend extra money to get the right gas grill.

1. What Features to Consider When Buying Gas Grills?

Main Cooking area

The size of the cooking area depends largely on the number of burners. If the large cooking space (around 400 square inches) is heated up by just two or three burners, the heat won’t be distributed evenly.

Some models also include a sear burner in the main cooking area. Therefore, the searing spot is hotter than other areas.

You can decide on the type of gas grill by the number of burgers one gas grill can grill. The small cooking area (around 200 to 300 square inches) can hold up to 8 or 10 burgers.

Heat Grilling system

Burner: the stainless-steel burner is classified mainly into dual tube or top ported tube. Top-ported straight tube burners are widely used in many models. If there is back channel between the burners, the burner can light off each other.

The dual tube is tube in tube type with more gas flows, which produce high heat in a short time.

Heat Tents

The heat shields or heat tents usually have a tent-like shape for spreading out the heat into the cooking surface. The windows on the flame tamers can help you monitor whether the burner is working or not and manually light the flame in case the ignition system doesn’t work.

Cooking grids

The cooking grids usually consist of straight stainless-steel rods. The thicker the rod, the more durable the grill is.

Napoleon Prestige 500 Infrared Side and Rear Burner applies the wave design into the cooking grids to prevent small food from falling into the burners.

Ignition system

There are two main methods for igniting the flame

• Piezo ignition involves pushing the button or turning the knob on a Piezo spark generator. The electrical charge is first created by the friction between the hammer and a spring and then runs down the wire.
• Battery powered electric igniters create a quicker and hotter spark and send it to the electrode through the wire.

Side tables

If you prefer the large gas grill for big parties, consider the side tables with built-in hanging hooks or side caddy. When not in use, these tables should be folded down or folded in like some portable models.

Wheels

The big moving wheels support high mobility, which is an integral part of the portable model. To pull the large grill back and forth, there should be four wheels so you don’t have to lift the grill up like two-wheel model.

Accessories

Some possible accessories sold together with the grill are pizza stone, griddle, rotisserie kit for roasting chicken. The rotisserie kit is only included in the expensive gas grill because it needs wide cooking area for installing the rotisserie fork.

2. How to Clean and Maintain the Grill?

Before using: turn the burner to high flame for 15 minutes then detach the gas tank. After the grill is cool down, start cleaning the cook box first.

Use the wire grill brush for steel grates and nylon one for porcelain-coated grates. Use the oiled paper towel to get rid of bristles. Clean the flame tents with soapy water. Brush the stainless-steel grill brush over the burner and clean the hole with a toothpick. Wash the firebox and tray with soapy water or grill cleaning products.

Use a paper towel to wipe the lid, side tables, and the front panels. Then, check the gas tank, whether you need to replace it or not.

FAQs

The top popular questions about the gas grill will cover your concerns.

My Top Pick

After considering all the features, my top pick is Weber Spirit II E-310. This is due to the efficient GS4 heating system which combines great ignition, burners, flame tents with windows and porcelain-coated grates.

Furthermore, I can easily check the current gas level with fuel gauge.

Comment below what is your favorite gas grill or anything you want to know when choosing the gas grill.