These Are The Best Outdoor Grills For All Your BBQ Needs

In the words of Alton Brown, “I grill, therefore I am.” A grill is right up there with summertime essentials like bathing suits and sunscreen⁠—and just like both, choosing one is a very personal experience. To help you sort through the noise, we’ve done the hard research for you, selecting fantastic options for a wide range of grill needs. One thing they all have in common? They guarantee a job well-done (or medium-rare, if that’s more your thing). From gas and electric to charcoal and pellet, read on for our top recommendations.

Our Top Picks

• Best Outdoor Grill: Weber Genesis II E-335 3-Burner Propane Grill
• Best Budget Outdoor Grill: Dyna-Glo 5-Burner LP Gas Grill with SearPLUS Burner and Side Burner
• Best Splurge Outdoor Grill: Weber Genesis II EX-335 3-Burner Propane Gas Smart Grill
• Best Charcoal Grill: PK Grills Original PKTX Grill and Smoker
• Best Electric Grill: Weber Pulse 2000 Electric Grill
• Best Pellet Grill: Camp Chef SG24 Pellet Grill and Smoker
• Best Kamado Grill: Kamado Joe Classic II Charcoal Grill
• Best Standing Portable Grill: Coleman RoadTrip 285 Portable Stand-Up Propane Grill
• Best Tabletop Portable Grill: Oklahoma Joe's Rambler Portable Charcoal Grill

How We Picked These Products

Considering our friends at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances Lab have over the years evaluated plenty of grills (more than 50 of them, in fact!), we naturally turned to their Kitchen Tech Experts to see which grills were really grate (see what we did there) and which went up in smoke.

As part of the in-depth testing process, GHI's lab panel evaluated a variety of models in terms of all the aspects that factor into a successful backyard BBQ, including ease of use, performance, accessibility, flare-up prevention, heat distribution and retention, portability, and smoke production. They even evaluated which options had handy accessories and attachments⁠—like concealed gas tanks, side tables, and storage capabilities⁠—and gauged just how convenient these bonus features actually were.

No matter your grilling needs, there's a just-right grill for you. Here are the best outdoor grills you can buy in 2022. Need more grilling advice? Try these must-have grilling accessories.