2011 Model Gas Grills
Brinkmann 4-Burner Heavy Duty Gas Grill Model# 810-1420-0
This Brinkmann 4-burner at Target is labeled Heavy Duty. If I have learned anything about mass market gas grills, the labels are there to convince you of something that is simply not true. This Brinkmann is built like all the other 4-burners at other stores but this one has flimsy, stamped steel cooking grates. If the goal of a cooking grate is...
Brinkmann 61,500 BTU 4 Burner Gas Grill with Side Burner Model# 810-2415-W
This is about as close as you are going to get to a shiny, stainless steel gas grill for under $200USD. This 4-burner grill pumps out 48,000 BTUs under 513 square inches, almost enough considering the construction. The 13,500 BTU side burner is downright powerful, oddly powerful considering the grill, but then are you willing to buy a bad grill...
Char-Broil Commercial Series Quantum Infrared Urban Grill Model# 463243911
The Char-Broil Quantum represents an innovative approach to an inexpensive all infrared gas grill. This unit uses a simple sheet of perforated stainless steel to convert the output of a standard gas burner into infrared energy. This small, patio sized unit has two burners that put out only 21,000 BTUs under 333 square inches of cooking space but...
Char-Broil 2-Burner Model# 463611011
This is one of the bottom of the line for the Char-Broil gas grills. This particular version sells exclusively at Sears and K-Mart Stores.
Barbeque's Galore Grand Turbo 52-Inch Gas Grill
This 52-inch stainless steel gas grill is the pinnacle of the Barbeque's Galore store brand grills. With 8 burners (two of them infrared) and over 1,100 square inches of cooking space, this grill is a monster. If you want to want a monster on your patio this is a good choice. The welded 304 stainless steel is durable and will last for many...
Margaritaville Tailgating Grill FG-50
This is a trailer hitch mounted single burner propane grill on a swing arm that not only lets you tote your grill pretty much anywhere but swings away from your vehicle far enough to open a tailgate or access your trunk. The Freedom Grill is built for tailgating but is also a great portable grill. Not only do you get the 180 degree swing arm...
Char-Broil 6-Burner Gas Grill Model# 463221311
This is a very large but basic gas grill from Char-Broil. With 6 burners and a side burner you get a giant, full feature grill for around $300USD (sold through Sears). The heat output is good and this grill will cook pretty well. Unfortunately it won't cook well for long. The burners on this unit are thin, low grade stainless steel that should...
Kenmore 4-Burner Split Lid Model# L3018S
This configuration in a dual-head (split lid) grill is one I like. On one side you have a standard 3-burner gas grill and on the other side you have an infrared sear station. This lets you sear steaks (or other foods) in an independent zone while still having plenty of space for regular grilling. This also cuts down the wear and tear on your...
Char-Broil 2-Burner Gas Grill Model# 463621811
Let me introduce you to the least expensive full sized gas grill on the market. While Char-Broil produces a number of gas grills like this one (sold exclusively at Home Depot) this is the least expensive of them all. What you get with this is the most basic 2-burner grill you can imagine. The cooking grate is a flimsy wire rack, the burners are...
Bond Majestic Stainless Steel Propane Gas Grill Model# GSF2818K
I could say that this grill is reminiscent of the popular Weber Genesis grills, but instead I'm just going to say that the Bond Majestic is simply a cheap ripoff. Okay, maybe a little harsh, the Genesis doesn't have 4 burners and rotisserie burner, but the styling of this gas grill is definitely trying to look like a Weber and maybe it will fool...
Char-Broil 6-Burner Gas Grill with Side Burner Model# 463225112
This is a very large but basic gas grill from Char-Broil. With 6 burners and a side burner you get a giant, full feature grill for around $300USD (sold through Sears). The heat output is good and this grill will cook pretty well. Unfortunately it won't cook well for long. The burners on this unit are thin, low grade stainless steel that should...
Char-Broil Red Infrared Grill with Outdoor Oven Model# 463250811
For 2011, Char-Broil has made some design changes to its RED line of infrared grills, largely to address the long preheat times that this grill suffered from. The boosted output of the main burners will heat the grill faster. However, this still leaves the problem of the central component, the infrared U-emitter, not being able to take the heat....
Kenmore 4-Burner Blue Gas Grill Model# 464220511
This is a typical $250 Kenmore gas grill. Offering 4 main burners and a low powered side burner, you get a basic function grill for a reasonable price. The porcelain coated cast iron cooking grates will transfer heat well and the 4-burner design gives you a lot of heat versatility. The downside is that this grill isn't built with the best parts...
Char-Broil Quantum 3-Burner Model #463257111
The Char-Broil Quantum represents an innovative approach to an inexpensive all infrared gas grill. This unit uses a simple sheet of perforated stainless steel to convert the output of a standard gas burner into infrared energy. This unit has three burners that put out only 30,000 BTUs under 500 square inches of cooking space but can still reach...
KitchenAid 27 inch Gas Grill (Model #KFRU271VSS)
This three burner gas grill is the smallest unit in the KitchenAid Gas grill line. This is a basic version (running around $3,000) of what is intended to be a customizable appliance line. At the heart of this grill is a good cooking system that puts out a lot of heat evenly. You get a full feature rotisserie system with this grill including a...
Char-Broil 3-Burner Gas Grill Model# 463724711
The Char-Broil 3-burner gas grill at K-Mart is typical of the low end, mass-market gas grills. Poor quality components with poor quality construction. This Char-Broil is a basic grill with side burner. The one feature that works is it's Sears support, because they will get you replacement parts for as long as the warranty lasts, which isn't...
Weber Spirit S-320 Gas Grill Home Depot Edition
This Weber Spirit Gas Grill, the S-320, is configured exclusively for Home Depot. The only difference between this grill and the E-320 is that this one has porcelain coated cast iron cooking grates and a stainless steel hood insert (between the cast aluminum endcaps). The S-320 sells for $579USD making it $70 less than the list price of the...
Nexgrill 3-Burner Charcoal/Gas Combo Grill Model# 720-0718
Can't decide whether you want a gas or a charcoal grill? Well a number of stores and grill makers think you have this problem and have come up with the perfect solution, they have welded a gas grill to a charcoal grill. What you get with this unit is two basic grills in one. Unlike all the other grills in this category the Kenmore (sometimes...
Freedom Grill FG-100
This is a trailer hitch mounted dual burner propane grill on a swing arm that not only lets you tote your grill pretty much anywhere but swings away from your vehicle far enough to open a tailgate or access your trunk. The FG-100 is built for tailgating but is a fantastic grill to take anywhere you can drive too. This grill has many unique...
Char-Broil Quantum 4-Burner Model #463247311
The Char-Broil Quantum represents an innovative approach to an inexpensive all infrared gas grill. This unit uses a simple sheet of perforated stainless steel to convert the output of a standard gas burner into infrared energy. This unit has four burners that put out only 40,000 BTUs under 580 square inches of cooking space but can still reach...
Uniflame 3-Burner 40,000 BTU Gas Grill Model# GBC1128W
What this grill has going for it is its price. Typically selling at Wal-Mart for around $130 this is a bottom of the line two burner gas grill with a side burner. What you get is a grill that will typically last for 2 to 3 years. All in all not a bad investment, but what you won't get is a grill with a lot of power, even cooking, or a good...
Master Forge 4-Burner Silver Gas Grill Model# 2518-3
This is one of the grills I dislike the most. Large, full of features, and all stainless steel. Unfortunately the stainless steel is the lowest grade you can buy. This is a lightweight, thin grill that simply isn't designed to last. While it looks big and shiny on the it won't stay looking like that. While the burners are okay, nothing else on...
Kenmore 4-Burner Gas Grill Model# 464430111
This is a typical 4-burner Kenmore gas grill (made by Char-Broil). This model, running around $270USD adds a 12,000 BTU side burner to give you a well featured and versatile gas grill. The heat output is good for the size and out of the box this grill will perform well. The limitation of this grill is the quality of the the construction and the...
Char-Broil 4-Burner Gas Grill with Outdoor Stove Sideburner Model# 463420511
This is the bottom of the "stainless steel" grills. For around $270 you can buy this Char-Broil grill from Home Depot that features the Char-Broil side burner/oven with griddle. Unfortunately, this grill uses the lowest quality stainless steel and metal as thin as you can buy. The question is, why would you want to buy this grill. I can bend the...
Brinkmann Pro Series 4-Burner Gas Grill Model# 810-8533-S
This basic unit offers you a full feature gas grill at a discount price (around $230USD). The four burner design gives you lots of versatility in your cooking. With the addition of a side burner and rotisserie burner you can do virtually anything. This grill is, however, limited in durability thanks to its reliance on low quality materials and...
Team Grill Tailgate Series
Team Grill was created for sports fans and this is their tailgating model, the gas grill you would actually take to the stadium to show your support. This 55 pound grill is actually pretty portable thanks to the collapsible design that lets you pull it like a dolly. This is virtually a full sized 2-burner grill that you can take on the road and...
Brinkmann 5-Burner Sear and Side Burner Model #810-8501-S
This is a big gas grill. With the exception of the infrared searing side burner it is also a rather basic grill. The infrared sear burner is so you can quickly sear meats before putting them on this big grill. The irony is that while the grill could hold around 20 steaks, the sear burner can only hold one, so if you wanted to grill up a large...
Bond 5-Burner Gas Grill Model #GSC3218WA
This is a big, with limited heat output. The total cooking area is well over 800 square inches and 48,000 BTUs of heat output don't get a lot of power out of this unit, especially considering the materials it is made from. The combination of aluminum, stainless steel, and powder coated steel body parts bring this grill in around $650USD, though...
Kenmore 3-Burner Patio Grill Model# B10PG23-B
There are a growing number of people out there who want to grill but don't have the space or the need for a full sized gas grill. This grill has a small footprint (side tables fold down to make it even smaller) but offers a full sized cooking area with three burners. While there are no other extras, if you are looking at this grill you probably...
Kenmore 4-Burner Gas Grill with Steamer Model# 464224411
The Kenmore 4-Burner with steamer is a basic gas grill with, well, a steamer. Considering the competition in this price range ($499USD list price) most people probably wouldn't notice this grill. After all, you can buy a kitchen steamer and a good gas grill for the price of this grill. So this gas grill is another collaboration of gimmicks from...
Napoleon Prestige I P450
This is a basic, relatively expensive gas grill similar in many ways to the Weber Genesis. Manufactured in Canada by Napoleon this is a high quality grill that is built to last and grill with a high, even heat. What you don't get with this grill is a lot of extras (unless you want to pay for them), but you do get a grill that you can count on...
Napoleon Prestige II (PT450) Gas Grill
A top quality grill with high, even heat and a BTU rating of up to 61,000. One of the highest in this class. The stainless steel burners are top quality and the design, which includes a choice of colors is also very good.
The current line up of Gas Grills at Lowes' for 2011 includes a wide range of products from Weber, Char-Broil, KitchenAid, Huntington Forge, as well as Lowes' store brand Master Forge. The gas grills range in price from $100USD to 1,200USD and offer a number of features as well as a wide range of quality.
Napoleon Prestige V (PF450) Gas Grill
This is a great grill with fantastic options. There isn't anything you can't cook on this grill. You get a high heat output infrared searing burner, full rotisserie system with rear mounted infrared burner and two powerful side burners mounted on the cart. With plenty of cooking space and excellent construction, this is one of the best grills on...
Vermont Castings 3-Burner VCS300 Gas Grill
This is a heavy grill with heavy cast iron and stainless steel body parts. The 37,500 BTU output from three stainless steel burners is enough to heat the nearly 450 square inches of primary grilling area. Recently redesigned to improve quality, the Vermont Castings VCS300 is a good, but basic grill. The materials used are excellent and the...
Vermont Castings 4-Burner VCS400 Gas Grill
This is a heavy grill with heavy cast iron and stainless steel body parts. The 50,000 BTU output from four stainless steel burners is more than enough to heat the nearly 493 square inches of primary grilling area. Recently redesigned to improve quality, the Vermont Castings VCS400 is a good, full feature grill. The materials used are excellent...
Kenmore Stainless Steel 4-Burner Model# 720-0773
This $350USD 4-burner gas grill is a full function unit that boasts a large cooking area, good heat output, side burner, and a stainless steel body. Unfortunately the low quality materials and poor construction limit the durability and function of this gas grill. The grill belongs to Sears' Kenmore brand of gas grills and while shiny is made of...
Char-Broil 4-Burner Infrared Gas Grill Model# 463224611
This Char-Broil gas grill uses their Quantum technology and is an innovative approach to an inexpensive, all infrared gas grill. This unit uses a simple sheet of perforated stainless steel to convert the output of a standard gas burner into infrared. This unit has four burners that put out only 32,000 BTUs under 500 square inches of cooking...
Char-Broil RED 3-Burner Infrared Gas Grill Model# 463250511
For 2011, Char-Broil has made some design changes to its RED line of infrared grills, largely to address the long preheat times that this grill suffered from. The boosted output of the main burners will heat the grill faster. However, this still leaves the problem of the central component, the infrared U-emitter, not being able to take the heat....
Recently small grills have become a popular seller. Since many people live in smaller spaces the need for a "little" full sized grill has grown. This is Lowes answer to that problem. This store brand grill is about as basic as you are going to get, a simple 2-burner gas grill with a small footprint. Being simple is one of this grills strong...