Value PlayThe Weeknight Flame
Napoleon Rogue 425
Three burners and cast-iron grates in a compact footprint.
- 3 burners, 425 sq in
- Folding side shelves
$799Shop On Amazon ↗
Grills
Grills
Five kinds of grills, three picks each. Pick your price, then go cook.
Gas Grills
Turn a knob and cook. The easiest way to grill most nights.
Smart MoneyThe Sear Seeker
Weber Genesis E-325
Big, even heat and a sear zone that handles steaks with ease.
- 3 burners plus sear zone
- Large prep and storage
$999Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Backyard Legend
Lynx Professional 36"
Restaurant-grade build for the backyard you plan to keep for decades.
- Trident infrared burner
- Heavy stainless build
about $9,939See It At Lynx ↗
Charcoal Grills
Smoky flavor gas can't match, from the classic kettle to a kamado.
Value PlayThe Summer Standard
Weber Original Kettle 22"
The classic. Simple, tough and great at everything charcoal does.
- 22-inch cooking grate
- One-Touch ash cleanup
$149Shop On Amazon ↗
Smart MoneyThe Cookout Captain
Char-Griller AKORN Kamado
Kamado-style heat control without the ceramic price.
- Triple-wall insulation
- Grills, smokes and bakes
about $324Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Fire Keeper
Kamado Joe Classic Joe III
Ceramic kamado that holds steady heat for hours of low-and-slow.
- 18-inch ceramic cooker
- SloRoller smoke system
about $2,000Shop On Amazon ↗
Portable Grills
For tailgates, campsites, beaches and balconies.
Value PlayThe Pocket Kettle
Weber Smokey Joe 14"
A tiny kettle that goes anywhere and still cooks a real burger.
- Weighs under 10 lbs
- Lid lock for carrying
Smart MoneyThe Trunk Favorite
Weber Q 1200N
Cast-iron grates and a tall lid in a grill that fits in the trunk.
- Push-button ignition
- Built-in thermometer
$279Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Tailgate Boss
Weber Traveler
Folds onto its own wheeled cart. Roll it out, flip it up, grill.
- One-hand fold and roll
- Big 320 sq in grate
$449Shop On Amazon ↗
Built-In Grills
For a real outdoor kitchen, from a smart starter to a showpiece.
Value PlayThe Starter Kitchen
Blaze Prelude LBM 32"
The smartest way into an outdoor kitchen.
- 4 cast stainless burners
- Lifetime warranty
$1,749Shop On Amazon ↗
Smart MoneyThe Backyard Anchor
Blaze Premium LTE+ 32"
Heavier build, lit knobs and more heat where you need it.
- Cast stainless burners
- LED control lights
$2,249Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Showpiece
Alfresco ALXE 36"
Hand-built, rotisserie-ready and made to anchor the whole yard.
- Rotisserie included
- Made in California
$7,079Shop On Amazon ↗
Pellet Grills & Smokers
Set the temperature, add pellets, walk away.
Value PlayThe Weekend Smoker
Pit Boss 850 Navigator
Lots of room and Wi-Fi control for a fair price.
- 850 sq in of space
- Wi-Fi app control
$800Shop On Amazon ↗
Smart MoneyThe Smoke and Sear
Weber Searwood 600
Smokes low and slow, then gets hot enough to sear.
- 180 to 600°F range
- Wi-Fi app control
$899Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Pitmaster's Pick
Yoder YS640S
Heavy American steel that holds temperature in any weather.
- Made in Kansas
- Competition-grade build
from $2,699See It At Yoder ↗