Top 10 Charcoal Grills

This is the grill that launched Weber. While there are lots of imitators this grill is built to last and has superior cooking abilities. The round design focuses heat and the multiple vents allow you to control it. This one charcoal grill can do most everything including smoking on a limited basis. The large grilling area gives you plenty of space for direct and indirect grilling. You can even get an optional rotisserie kit.

Okay, this is marketed as a charcoal grill, but its ability to hold low temperatures for an incredible amount of time has made it and other Kamado cookers very popular amongst smokers. This "smoker" is based on an ancient Japanese design, made of ceramic and looks a little like a vertical water smoker. The ceramic shell absorbs heat and holds it. The top and bottom vents allow you to control the temperature and easily hold it at the ideal smoking temperature for many hours without attention.

The Char-Griller Outlaw gives you over 1,000 square inches of cooking space in a charcoal grill that cooks hot and fast or low and slow (get the add-on offset firebox for serious barbecue). This is a traditional style barrel grill that gives you the best of both worlds. Heavy steel construction and durable grates will keep this grill running for many years and look like a serious grill while doing it. At around $150USD you won't break the bank with this unit.

This is probably the best charcoal grill under $50. While it might look primitive it is very versatile. Small enough to take it almost anywhere, yet large enough to grill a lot of food. This charcoal grill was designed about 75 years ago and hasn't changed much since. The basic design makes it simple to use but it also has great grilling abilities.

This is about as close as you can get to the convenience of gas grilling in a charcoal grill. The performer uses a 5 gallon propane tank and burner unit to light the charcoal for you. All you have to do is pour in the charcoal, push a button and wait for about ten minutes. Then you can turn off the gas and start grilling. The performer is designed to be a complete cooking unit with large storage area, easy clean up ash catcher and working table space.

This is another grill that takes its design from long ago. This is a solid cast aluminum charcoal grill like the ones popular in the 1950's. The simple design, great grilling abilities and durable parts make this a popular grill. It will probably last longer than you will and will keep grilling great no matter how long you have it.

First of all this is an expensive grill. At about $1,500 it is one of the more expensive charcoal grills on the market. It is also a very basic grill. Though it comes with a rotisserie kit is doesn't come with a lid. This is pure grilling. Heat can be adjusted by a rotary crank that changes the cooking grate height. It is completely stainless steels and a great grill for grilling, if you want to spend the money.

This is actually one of the most innovative charcoal grills on the market. The inspiration actually comes from cooling fan designs. This grill focuses a tremendous amount of heat so it requires less fuel and can generate fantastic temperatures. The unit is built from stainless steel and is not only durable but attractive. It looks like a large full sized grill and will certainly impress the neighbors.

This is a modern update of the original Char-Broil charcoal grill. This Texas Style grill is basically a large box but makes an excellent piece of grilling equipment. Made entirely from cast iron and powder coated steel this grill isn't for the person who leaves their grill sitting in the back yard all winter and then expects it to miraculously last for ever, but if you are willing to take good care of it, this is a great, versatile charcoal grill. Nostalgic and solid this is a great grill for grilling, if you want to spend the money.