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AMB444 04-24-2025 08:00 PM

Best outdoor small gas grill
 
Any recommendations for a gas grill?

I just need something small but good quality. Not looking for a lot of extras. I researched on Consumer Reports but didn't find any smaller type grills.

Low/free delivery would be a bonus.

TIA

tophcfa 04-24-2025 08:20 PM

Weber traveler compact grill

Topspinmo 04-24-2025 08:41 PM

I going to get ninja 4 in 1 electric smoker grill. I like smoke something’s and that grill does it all even air fries.

Amazon.com

villagetinker 04-25-2025 08:52 AM

Weber grills are very good, check with ACE hardware, I think they have an assemble and delivery service.

Michael G. 04-25-2025 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2427023)
Weber grills are very good, check with ACE hardware, I think they have an assemble and delivery service.

Just don't compare weber grills today from say 5-8 years ago.
They are made cheaper and prices are going through the roof.

sunnyFLORIDA5828 04-25-2025 09:07 AM

Our old propane grill became too cruddy to operate well. Did not want a large grill to replace so after a lot of research bought this tabletop grill with a small table. Grill was just over $100. Love it. Had all the features of a large grill and great quality. Stainless steel. Still fits 8 burgers and works just great. FYI.

Megamaster Premium Outdoor... Amazon.com

Folding Table, 2x1.3 FT Camping... Amazon.com

Arbud 04-25-2025 09:13 AM

Believe it or not I got a 2 burner Charbroil a year ago. It does fine. Not as refined as an older Weber but cooks fine. Lowes will put together and deliver.

tophcfa 04-25-2025 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2427025)
Just don't compare weber grills today from say 5-8 years ago.
They are made cheaper and prices are going through the roof.

Agree. We have a 35 year old Weber grill at our northern home that is still working great (I replace the burners and flavorizor bars about every 15 years). The Weber grill at our Villages home is falling apart after just a few short years. They definitely don’t make them like they used to.

ElDiabloJoe 04-25-2025 09:36 AM

Weber Q series. Find them on marketplace and give them a good refurb, or buy new. Q100 is smallest and lightest, then Q200, then Q300 has a stand available. Maybe it's a cart. Not sure, they've changed it a few times over the years. They use the little green propane jars you can most cheaply at Wally Mart. The nice thing is they have very solid cast iron grates, none of that weak wire grate when you're trying to sear a nice steak or breast of chicken.

ElDiabloJoe 04-25-2025 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2427038)
Agree. We have a 35 year old Weber grill at our northern home that is still working great (I replace the burners and flavorizor bars about every 15 years). The Weber grill at our Villages home is falling apart after just a few short years. They definitely don’t make them like they used to.

Not since they were bought by the CCCP. Still way better than the Happy Cooker and other cheap brands you buy at WallyWorld and the grocery store.

I have a 1986 red kettle, and a newer 2013 black kettle (the one with the gray plastic handle and the metal "taco" shield under the handle). I have a Bush's Beans Smoky Joe, and I have a couple of the Q's. I have refurbished them all. It's not terribly difficult - maybe a day's project. A 33 gallon trash can with a bag and some oven cleaner is very helpful to work on the kettles. You can find out more, if you are a Weber fan, at the Weber Kettle Club webpage and/or Facebook page.

Mulliganguy 04-26-2025 05:46 AM

I also have the Megamaster. Can’t beat it for price and quality.

wm_farrell 04-26-2025 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AMB444 (Post 2426906)
Any recommendations for a gas grill?

I just need something small but good quality. Not looking for a lot of extras. I researched on Consumer Reports but didn't find any smaller type grills.

Low/free delivery would be a bonus.

TIA

It seems like even the cheapest grills have figured out heat distribution for even cooking. So I consider them all mostly equal and disposable. I get 5 years or so out of the cheapest.

Carlsondm 04-26-2025 06:32 AM

Love our Weber Q with cart. It’s small enough to bring in during storms. Great if the power goes out or stove has a tantrum.

FreddieR 04-26-2025 07:09 AM

You can’t go wrong with the Weber Q series. They come in a few sizes and can be used on a table top or a portable rolling cart Weber sells. You will not have to buy another grill down the road, will be the last grill you will ever have to buy not to mention they do a great job of grilling. Bought mine at Home Depot over a decade ago.

Dgodin 04-26-2025 07:16 AM

We have a Weber Q1000 and love it. I also bought the optional stand and adapter for the 20lb tank. We've had it for 6 years and just this year replaced the burner.

JRcorvette 04-26-2025 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMB444 (Post 2426906)
Any recommendations for a gas grill?

I just need something small but good quality. Not looking for a lot of extras. I researched on Consumer Reports but didn't find any smaller type grills.

Low/free delivery would be a bonus.

TIA

The Weber Q series is an excellent grill. It is small (good for 2 people) and cooks very nicely. You can use it on a table top or purchase a stand for it.

Larry P. 04-26-2025 08:42 AM

I have a Weber Traveler and it is well made, compact with solid grilling surfaces. When you're done with it, it just folds up and you can literally hang it on the garage wall so it doesn't get in the way. It's also very easy to transport if necessary. I bought a separate long gas connector hose so that I can use a full sized propane tank with it when using it at home otherwise it is designed to use the small tanks.

stevesliders 04-26-2025 10:08 AM

Gas Grill
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by AMB444 (Post 2426906)
Any recommendations for a gas grill?

I just need something small but good quality. Not looking for a lot of extras. I researched on Consumer Reports but didn't find any smaller type grills.

Low/free delivery would be a bonus.

TIA

2 burner charbroil.

MrLonzo 04-26-2025 10:31 AM

This NXR stainless steel 3-burner table top model from Costco has worked well for me:
https://www.costco.com/nxr-3-burner-...000324334.html

If you're a Costco member, order online with free delivery.

Lancer 04-26-2025 11:39 AM

Had a Weber Q and had to replace the burner several times because the openings would get plugged by fat dripping from what we were cooking. Had a large Webber and like one of the posters said had to replace the grates and flavorizer bars from time to time. That being said I had that grill for over 20 years and gave it to my neighbor who is still using it. I currently have a Webber Spirit E210. Been using it for 7 years and have replaced the flavorizer bars and grate. Would have nothing but a Webber.

Danube 04-26-2025 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2426913)
I going to get ninja 4 in 1 electric smoker grill. I like smoke something’s and that grill does it all even air fries.

Is that a gas grill? No, it is not.

Thanks for trying to hijack the thread.

Danube 04-26-2025 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2427023)
Weber grills are very good, check with ACE hardware, I think they have an assemble and delivery service.

Solid advice on both points.

Danube 04-26-2025 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2427043)
Not since they were bought by the CCCP. Still way better than the Happy Cooker and other cheap brands you buy at WallyWorld and the grocery store.

I have a 1986 red kettle, and a newer 2013 black kettle (the one with the gray plastic handle and the metal "taco" shield under the handle). I have a Bush's Beans Smoky Joe, and I have a couple of the Q's. I have refurbished them all. It's not terribly difficult - maybe a day's project. A 33 gallon trash can with a bag and some oven cleaner is very helpful to work on the kettles. You can find out more, if you are a Weber fan, at the Weber Kettle Club webpage and/or Facebook page.

What is CCCP? Trying to make a funny on the Communist Party of China's (real name) Latin alphabet initials, CPC, by mixing it up with the former Soviet Union's Cyrillic initials apparently.

"CCP" is a bizarre invention western media. Why? Who knows. To keep the sheeple in the dark perhaps.

Also, Cyrillic CCCP translates in the Latin alphabet (ours) literally as SSSR.

JC and John 04-26-2025 01:31 PM

Second Thst!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Arbud (Post 2427034)
Believe it or not I got a 2 burner Charbroil a year ago. It does fine. Not as refined as an older Weber but cooks fine. Lowes will puttogether and deliver.

We had a 2 burner Charbroil for over 15 years. It was a good little grill. We gave it away just last month. We have a Ninja Woodfire electric grill now for the few times we may want to grill something or use a smoker. This works for the 2 of us. Besides it is a lot easier to move to the garage when we are under a hurricane warning to stow and secure outside items.

Bill14564 04-26-2025 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lancer (Post 2427351)
Had a Weber Q and had to replace the burner several times because the openings would get plugged by fat dripping from what we were cooking. Had a large Webber and like one of the posters said had to replace the grates and flavorizer bars from time to time. That being said I had that grill for over 20 years and gave it to my neighbor who is still using it. I currently have a Webber Spirit E210. Been using it for 7 years and have replaced the flavorizer bars and grate. Would have nothing but a Webber.

A paper clip works well for cleaning the burner openings.

DakotaKid 04-26-2025 04:47 PM

Take a look at the Weber 2800N+, sounds like what you looking for.

Topspinmo 04-27-2025 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danube (Post 2427362)
Is that a gas grill? No, it is not.

Thanks for trying to hijack the thread.

You welcome. Give the OP more options which you are not.


Looks like this would his best option

This NXR stainless steel 3-burner table top model from Costco From MrLonzo suggest.

AMB444 04-27-2025 09:45 AM

Thanks everyone for your suggestions!

Jim1mack 04-27-2025 11:36 AM

Cusinart. A bit pricy but they are compact.


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