Best Outdoor Grills?

14 years ago

Sorry if this has been posted before, but it didn't come up in my search results. Who makes the best outdoor grills today? I'm sure there's a few of them but the only two I know of are Viking and Weber... Thoughts and experiences? This is without cost in mind as I'm just curious.

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opaone

2 years ago

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Pellet grills make for a great compromise - push button ease of use, very accurate temp control and good wood flavor with no gas or chemical flavoring.

Traeger - The original and still a good value. Not as good as a MAK or Twin Eagles but a lot less expensive.

Memphis - Stay away. Some years ago they were the best available but they've had very significant reliability issues the past few years.

MAK - Generally considered the best with the demise of Memphis. Similar high price as Memphis. Doesn't get as hot as Memphis but provides better smoke and most importantly is reliable. Very popular with serious BBQ folks.

Twin Eagles - Generally good but a few people have had issues so doesn't appear as reliable as MAK but much more reliable than Memphis. Both grilling and smoking are decent. More aesthetically appealing to many people than MAK.

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clkw
14 years ago
I have heard DSC is one of the best from a handful of people and we are going to consider it when the time comes. I don't know much other than that yet.
weedmeister
14 years ago
Fire Magic.
Lynx.
DCS.
Twin Eagle.
OCI.
Capital.
RCS.

I didn't care much for the Webers.

I think the Viking is overpriced for what it is, but it IS heavily built and of commercial quality.

I had had the money at the time, I would have gotten the Fire Magic. I think it's the most flexible, capable of both gas, charcoal and infrared at the same time.

The RCS is made by the same people, but is a less-expensive alternative (screws rather than welded, less 304 stainless in some areas, etc).

The link is to an online store that has both good prices and a large selection. They also have video demonstrations of many of their grills as well as one demonstrating the differences in components.

Here is a link that might be useful: This site is a good place to start.
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red2
14 years ago
We bought a Lynx grill last summer. Like it a lot. Very well built in comparison to others I looked at. There are less expensive ones that are good, but we like our Lynx grill. I've read good things about Fire Magic, Twin Eagle, and a few others. But there were no dealers in these brands near me (at least none that had any selection of these in stock), and I didn't want to spend that kind of money without actually seeing one.
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14 years ago
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bkirchert
13 years ago
You should really if you havent already purchased google or look at a Memphis wood fire burning grill. Watch the you tube videos.
dcunited_2009
13 years ago
I own a 42" w/SearZone Vintage grill.....an awesome product!!!! Based out of California.
moelarrycurly
13 years ago
My favorite is the Komodo Kamado grill. Very similar to the big green egg, just suped-up. Gread for low and slow, and they also can get very hot 800-1000 degrees.

http://www.komodokamado.com/
pvrick
13 years ago
Bought the FireMagic 3 years ago. Love it. Great grill, lifetime warranty on amost all parts, heats to high temp.
Expensive but my motto "buy the best and cry only once"
deeageaux
13 years ago
FireMagic if you want the best.

Weber Summit if you can't afford FireMagic.

Weber Genesis if you want the least expensive effective/durable grill.

If you can't afford a Genesis then I would say wait and save until you can.
M
2 years ago
Also, I found out about GrillGrates in this forum. Sounded a little hyped when I first read about it, but I have to admit that I'm now a believer. No more flare ups, perfect grill marks, can cook "difficult" foods (fish, bulgogi, string beans, eggs, bacon, ...), excellent searing (very useful for sous vide cooking), and very easy clean up.

My 10 year old Weber gas grill now feels like a much more expensive appliance. I love grilling with it so much better now.

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