You should also try looking at Alfresco as the same person who started Lynx has developed teh Alfreco line. Alfresco uses a similer ceramic brickette on a ss tray heat and flavor distribution. I think ceramic is far superior to the metal flaver bars as SS is a very poor conductor of heat where as ceramic is very good conductor of heat. So you will get a more effective heat and flavor dispersment.

I take cars for test drives before making a purchase decision and wish I could do the same with these grilles. I'll even supply the food. Then I could judge whether ceramic briquettes are worth the roughly $1,000 additional.

Today's mail brought the Frontgate catalog, which featured their professional grill. It looks capable and seems nicely priced at $2,299. I wish I could see one locally, as there's no way I'd make such a major purchase sight unseen.

Is anyone here familiar with this grill? Does anyone know who makes it? I wouldn't be surprised to learn that it's another product of the Lynx factory.

Unmatched Construction:
 Non-corrosive 304 stainless steel will endure for seasons
 Painted 38" ceramic brick firebox
 Distinctive granite work surface is highly scratch-resistant
 Double-walled hood construction guards against heat discoloration
 Heavy-duty locking casters provide safe and secure mobility
 10-year warranty on primary burners

Peerless Performance:
 107,000 total BTUs
 Four 13,000 BTU cast stainless steel primary burners
 Two 12,000 BTU side burners
 18,000 BTU infrared searing burner
 13,000 BTU infrared rear burner with included rotisserie kit

Premium Features:
 Push-and-turn electronic igniters for effortless grill lighting
 Convection-style cooking vents for enhanced heat distribution
 Stainless steel warming shelf removes for easy cleaning
 Spacious utility drawers store your cooking utensils
 Full-width stainless steel drip pan for easy grease management
 Commercial-quality stainless steel grill grates
 Under-hood interior lights keep you cooking after dark
 Included all-weather vinyl cover guards grill from the elements

Here is a link that might be useful: Frontgate Professional Grill

Does anyone know of a less expensive grill for an outdoor kitchen? After the landscape work we just can't spend that much on a grill. Any ideas for a built in grill under $1000.00?

I have a Lynx 36" with PRosear. All I can say about the grill is WOW. Seared a ribeye on both sides for 3 mins ea side and it was perfectly cooked, about an 1/8" sear and erfect med rare inside.

Now for the bad. I bought from Direct Buy and had GC install. The grill lights stay on all the time and the lighters are not working property. Customer service is a joke. I think they have one person, so you are on hold forever. Then he had no idea about the problem. Said he would have a service man call. That was a week ago and guess what, nothing. Had previously left voice mail and emails and nothing. So CS SUCKS big time,

We were sold on Lynx, but now are being pushed towards Twin Eagles. For a 42", about $500 less, & I like the hexagonal grill pieces & the both direct & radiant grilling. I've heard some scary things about Lynx Customer Service. But, we don't see Twin Eagles anywhere in upscale homes. Thoughts?

I've looked at the Lynx and Twin Eagle at BBQ's Galore. they are SOLIDLY BUILT (welded stainless, no screws to rust). I think TE is kinda new and (supposedly) designed by folks who left Lynx.

I think the Viking is overpriced for what it is.

And you won't find a high quality grill like these for less than $1000. The high price is due to the price of superior stainless. The cheaper stuff will rust or corrode over time.

Check the link. They have many different vendors at different price points. Also, if you look around, they have videos of many of the grills that show how they are put together and how they work. A good site for research.

Here is a link that might be useful: grill site

Lynx was founded by 3 salesmen and 1 design engineer. Two salesmen left and founded Alfresco. The design engineer, Dante, left Lynx and founded Twin Eagles. TE has been around since 2000 and designed and manufactured grills in the past for Ducane Meridian, CalSpas Calflame, Jenn-Air, Jade, and Maytag before those brands went to China. They still design and manufacturer for two other major brands. Based on my research, Dante is the ASGE (American Society of Gas Engineers) National President and is known as "the godfather" of the bbq industry. So I would trust Twin Eagles and their warranty and craftsmanship over Lynx or any other grill manufacturer esp those made overseas.

Here is a link that might be useful: Article on Dante and Twin Eagles

I also read somewhere that KitchenAid used to use Lynx but now they use a different manufacturer (chinese).

I purchased the KitchenAid grill in July and have enjoyed using it. I'll have to look to see what its ''made in'' label says as far as manufacturing location (of course even if it says made in the good old USA it could be chock-full of Chinese parts; it's almost impossible to check all the details anymore).

To All:

Djh64 stated "SS is a very poor conductor of heat whereas ceramic is very good conductor of heat." I have my own correction to submit.
Stainless Steel, like most metals conduct heat very well and ceramic materials generally do not. This is why ceramics are used as insulators not conductors. So, take djh64âÂÂs statement, reverse it and youâÂÂve got yourself a great endorsement for ceramic materials in grills.

Hey, folks - word of warning - Been a proud owner of a 42" Lynx grill for several years. For the
first time since I've owned it - I busted out the rotisserie and decided
to grill up some chickens. An hour into the grilling, the rotisserie
motor (factory original) gave up the show. Disassembly of the Lynx
grill motor confirms that the transmission housing (internal to the
external enclosure) is made of a thermoplastic(!) In the course of my
two hour grilling - the transmission housing clearly became hot enough
that it exceeded the melting point of the enclosure - mind you - not so
much that it was dripping but just enough that the transmission mounting
plate warped enough that the entire assembly is useless. THis is
nuts. Anyone that designs a product that operates around high temps using a
thermoplastic is asking for failure . . . .and, well, it's not what you expect when you plunk
down this kind of dough. Avoid Lynx. Nice veneer - what's under the
hood is crap.