Outdoor bbq grill come in a variety of sizes and shapes. From the original outdoor bbq grill, to the bbq smokers and gas ignitied performer grills, bbq fans have a choice of bbq grill for nearly any purpose or budget. Outdoor bbq grill leads the grilling industry with fantastic cooking features, a stylish design and all at affordable prices.

Before you run off to the hardware store to buy a outdoor bbq grill you should know that there are a lot more products out there than you’ll find in one store. I’ve broken down the bbq grills on the market so you can find the perfect grill for you. While many of these grills are easily found, try shopping at specialty grill stores for the best bbq grills. Updated for 2010.

Here are some of the best varieties of outdoor bbq grill that are available online today.

Weber Genesis E-320 Propane Gas Grill

The Genesis® E-320TM gas grill features an enclosed cart with corresponding painted steel doors with stainless steel trim, stainless steel handles, and accent colored painted side and rear panels. All grills have a porcelainenameled shroud with a center-mounted thermometer and accent colored painted, cast aluminum end caps. The cooking system, rated at 42,000 BTUs, includes 3 seamless stainless steel burners and an electronic Crossover® ignition system.

Char-Griller  Wrangler Charcoal Grill / Smoker

The Wrangler is the perfect size for decks and patios, it has enough cooking space to feed your family and the neighbors. Over 600 sq. in. of total grilling area will let you feed a crowd! Made from heavy guage steel this grill will last for years. The cast iron grates give you an even heat and sears your meat to lock in the flavor.

Landmann Barrel-Style BBQ Grill

To prepare juicy barbecue ribs in the Deep South tradition, Landmann USA made this attractive barrel-style charcoal grill for household use. Landmann combines the classic barrel grill with a sleek exterior, allowing the grill to maintain optimum heat convection and circulation while blending into any yard’s décor with its simple but sophisticated appearance. The grill offers 339 square inches of cooking space, perfect for a small gathering or everyday family use.

Weber 22.5-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill

Heavy-guage porcelain-enameled lid and bowl, factory-assembled stainless steel One-Touch cleaning system, rust-resistant aluminum legs, removable high-capacity ash catcher, glass-reinforced nylon handles, hinged cooking grate. Available in 18 1/2″ and 22 1/2″ diameter models with a limited 10-year warranty.

These outdoor bbq grill place out plenty of heat, are built solid and have all the versatility you want.

While you can get a equally large outdoor bbq grill with all the bells and whistles for this price (around $500USD), this is a solidly built grill that does exactly what it was designed to do, grill. If you don’t need a lot of cooking space and all the extras then you can’t go wrong with this grill. This is probably the best built outdoor bbq grill for the price you will find. The BTUs on this unit are a little low for the size, but because of the efficient design you won’t notice it. This grill will reach grilling temperatures in less than 10 minutes of preheat time.

Pros

• Solid construction with good quality materials
• Reliable, even heating
• A good grilling grill
• Built to last

Cons

• Limited work space
• Comes with no extras – this is a very simple grill
• Lower quality stainless steel side tables and front panel

Description

• Three 12,000 BTU stainless steel tubular burners
• 424 square inches of primary cooking area with 536 square inches of total cooking area
• 36,000 BTU maximum output from the main burners
• Porcelain enameled steel, cast aluminum, and stainless steel construction
• Crossover piezo electric ignition
• Porcelain enameled flavorizer bars (grill barrier)
• Porcelain coated welded steel cooking grates
• Hood mounted thermometer
• Built by Weber in China
• Cover and propane tank sold separately

Guide Review – Weber Spirit E-310 Black

In the early days (the 1980’s) of the Weber outdoor bbq grill the spirit line was their smallest and least expensive grill. With the 2007 model year, Weber as restored this line and now redesigned for 2009. The new spirit is made in China so that Weber could control the price though this grill lists for around $600USD (you can find it for as little as $475USD). You will be able to find this grill virtually everywhere.

The Weber Spirit E-310 has three 12,000 BTU stainless steel burners under two porcelain coated steel cooking grates. The grease management system of this grill reduces flare-ups and the firebox design gives you a very even heat (though it tends to be a little hotter on the left side). Ignition is from a push button, piezo electric igniter which shouldn’t clog anytime soon.

This is a great, no frills grill. If you are serious about grilling food and don’t need a lot of extras this is the outdoor bbq grill you should buy. The one draw back I have with this grill is the limited work space. With the control valves on the right side table you don’t have a lot of space to put down a plate, let alone prepare a meal.

Largely constructed from porcelain coated steel this grill does have stainless steel side tables, though not made of the best quality stainless. The internal components are all of the best quality and built to last.

Weber ranks amongst the best grills on the market and you pay for that quality and the 24/7 support. This is a basic grill that won’t give you a lot of versatility but it will give you dependable performance for many years to come and with a good warranty you’ll be able to keep it fixed up and working like new long than most grill last.

This basic unit offers you a full feature outdoor bbq grill at a discount price (around $200USD). The four burner design gives you lots of versatility in your cooking. With the addition of a side burner you can do virtually anything but rotisserie. This grill is, however, limited in durability thanks to is reliance on low quality materials and lightweight construction. All stainless steel parts, including the tubular burners at 400 series stainless. The knobs and handles are plastic. The “features”, like the bottle opener and flip up front panel are more gimmick than gadget. There are certainly better grills out there.

Pros

Good heat output for the size

Full function gas grill for a low price (around $200USD)

Cons

Low quality materials, including burners

Lightweight construction

Limited support from the manufacturer

Description

Four 12,000 BTU stainless steel (400 series) tubular burners

486 square inches of primary grilling space for a total cooking area of 632 square inches

48,000 BTU maximum output from the main burners

12,000 BTU brass cap side burner under a flush mounted cover

Porcelain coated cast iron cooking grates

Piezo electric igniter on knobs

400 series stainless steel and painted sheet metal construction

Front panel folds down to make a small table area

Cover and propane tank sold separately

Manufactured by The Brinkmann Corporation and sold exclusively through Home Depot Stores

Guide Review – Brinkmann 4-Burner BBQ Grill

This is a simple and basic outdoor gas grill for a good price. At around $200USD this Home Depot exclusive Brinkmann gas grill is sure to be popular amongst those who don’t do their research. The 4 stainless steel (400 series stainless) burners give you a lot of versatility in grilling both direct and indirect. The 486 square inches of primary grilling space provide ample cooking space and the 48,000 BTU output will give you plenty of heat. With the 12,000 BTU brass cap side burner you get the ability to do virtual any cooking task. This unit only lacks a full rotisserie system (though can get a spit and fork rotisserie rod for it).

Listed among the “features” of this grill are a side table mounted bottle opener and a flip up front panel that can be used as a condiment table should you need it. This just tends to make this gas grill more gimmick than practical grill.

Unfortunately this grill is built with low quality materials like the 430 stainless steel tubular burners and the plastic knobs and handles. The lightweight construction doesn’t improved the quality either. There are many more better quality outdoor bbq grill near this price range that you should look into before this grill.

For around $200USD you get a large, 4-burner gas outdoor bbq grill with porcelain coated cast iron cooking grates and a 12,000 BTU side burner. Constructed of a mixture of stainless steel and black powder coated steel this is a pretty impressive grill for the price. Unfortunately this is also another of the “you get what you pay for” outdoor bbq grill. Thin metals, lightweight materials, plastic parts, and poor construction limit the life expectancy of this grill greatly. My recommendation is to look for something smaller and will less features at this price point.

Pros

Large size and well featured for the price

Cons

Not very sturdy construction

Low quality stainless steel parts

Thin, lightweight materials

Description

Four 12,000 BTU stainless steel tubular burners

487 square inches of primary cooking space for a total grilling area of 667 square inches

48,000 BTU output from the main burners

12,000 BTU side burner under a flush mounted lid

Electric (AA battery) push button ignition

400 series stainless steel and powder coated steel construction

Porcelain coated cast iron cooking grates

Plastic control knobs, hand connectors and door knobs

Propane tank and cover sold separately

Imported from China by Nexgrill exclusively for Lowes’ Grill Master Brand

Guide Review – Grill Master 4-Burner Gas Outdoor BBQ Grill

Grill Master is another Lowes’ store brand gas outdoor bbq grill grill imported from China. This line has only recently been introduced an this is its first grill. Imported by Nexgrill, this is a basic 4-burner gas grill with side burner. It is constructed of low grade stainless steel, but most of the body is black powder coated steel. For the price, around $200USD it is a large grill and well featured. The 12,000 BTU side burner is a nice addition and the porcelain coated cast iron cooking grates would help give you a good sear if they had and mass to retain heat. In this price range you can not expect a lot of performance or durability and this is one grill that will live up to that expectation.

When it comes to gas grills Lowes and Nexgrill do not have the best reputations. Lowes’ brand grills have seen more recalls in recent years than any other store and Nexgrill is known for limited customer service. This is one of those outdoor bbq grills with no one to really stand behind it or really care how well it performs or lasts. Does that really sound like the kind of gas outdoor bbq grill you want to buy?