Best buys · The grill and the backyard

The best outdoor griddle worth buying

Our pick is the Blackstone 36" griddle. Below: why, what actually matters when buying one, what to get for less, the step up, and whether today's price is a good one.

The griddle

Blackstone 36" griddle

A flat-top big enough for breakfast for ten, smash burgers, fried rice and cheesesteaks at once. The easiest way to feed a crowd outside, and the cleanup is a scraper and some oil.

Buy it for
Big families, block parties, anyone who cooks breakfast outside.
Skip it if
You want smoke flavor. That is the kettle's job.

The price we have recorded

Lowest price per day across the stores and feeds we track, 2026-10-05 to 2026-10-19 (9 days). Not a store's "was" price: what it actually cost.

Low $45High $197

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What actually matters when buying an outdoor griddle

  1. Cooking area for the crowd you feed. Thirty-six inches cooks for a party; twenty-eight for a family.
  2. Separate burners, so one side sears while the other keeps food warm.
  3. A rear or side grease trap you can reach and empty easily.

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