The Bottom Line
The Brinkmann Portico collection are the latest entrants into the "patio" grill category. These smaller, but full height grills are perfect for the person who doesn't need to grill for more than a couple of people and who don't have the space for a large grill. This is a low cost and lower quality version of this grill. This 2-burner, no frills, gas grill sells exclusively at Home Depot for $140USD.
Pros
- Small footprint for small spaces
- Good heat output from the main burners
Cons
- Poor quality componenets
- Stainless steel hood and front piece are low grade stainless
Description
- Two 12,000 BTU stainless steel tubular burners
- 266 square inches of primary cooking space with no warming rack
- 24,000 BTU maximum output from the main burners
- Porcelain coated steel wire cooking grates
- On knob piezoelectric ignition
- Pedestal design with folding side tables
- Propane tank and cover sold separately
- Made in China by Brinkmann exclusively for Home Depot
Guide Review - Brinkmann 2-Burner Portico Collection Model# 810-3260-S
In 2009 Char-Broil introduced their Urban grill. While small grills have existed for years, this represented a new trend in gas grills. The Urban was successful and now everyone is producing the these small grills. These are perfect if you are only grilling for a couple or people and don't have a lot of space. The real advantage is that these grills are basic and come without all the extra features that many gas grills do these days. However, these grills can be as poorly produced as other mass market products.
For 2012 Brinkmann has introduced their Portico Collection that includes an electric, charcoal, and gas version. This 2-burner gas grill is small in space (266 square inches of primary grilling space) with fold down tables for storage. There are on knob snap igniters and lightweight porcelain coated steel wire cooking grates. Typically of Brinkmann grills, the burners are low in quality and prone to rust.
There are a number of grills on the market in this size, so make sure you shop around before buying. While this one is inexpensive (around $140USD at Home Depot) it certainly isn't the best of its kind.
