America's love affair with the grill continues unabated. Something about the tantalizing aroma of steaks, chicken, burgers and more cooked over an open flame sends our senses soaring. Many outdoor cooking enthusiasts have turned to the gas grill as their preferred tool because of their speed and efficiency. A gas grill preheats in just minutes, delivers a searing heat across the entire cooking surface and can even have multiple cooking zones for preparing different foods. As a bonus, they last for years with surprisingly little maintenance. The gas grill models below cover a wide range of price points, but they are all excellent performers.


Weber Genesis E-320

The Genesis E-320 has a new look, but it still boasts the same impressive Weber performance. We like everything about this grill, from the fully enclosed cart to the beautiful porcelain-enameled hood with cast-aluminum end caps. The side shelves have rounded resin bumpers, creating smooth edges free from sharp corners. Available in several colors accented by stainless steel, the E-320 has a stunning visual appeal.

The three-burner Genesis E-320 packs 42,000 total Btu of cooking power. Your food sits on heavy-duty enameled cast-iron grates, producing superior grilling results. This model also has a separate 12,000-Btu burner that is flush-mounted on the left-side shelf. At a suggested retail price of $699, the Weber Genesis E-320 is an exceptional value.

Weber Genesis E-320
Weber Genesis E-320



Weber Summit S-450

The Summit series is Weber's top-of-the-line grill, and the S-450 doesn't disappoint. Although the suggested price of $1,500 is high, this model offers amazing performance and features, and it has an impressive warranty to match.

This powerhouse grill is constructed almost entirely from stainless-steel components, and it includes practically every feature imaginable. The S-450 has an enclosed cart, four main burners, a flush-mounted 12,000-Btu side burner, an 8,000-Btu dedicated smoker burner with stainless-steel smoker box and a 10,600-Btu rear-mounted infrared rotisserie burner. Each burner has its own Snap-Jet igniter, so lighting the grill is fast and efficient. All told, the burners generate an impressive 48,800 Btu of cooking power.

This grill will wow you with its performance, and it is an energy-efficient model as well. If your budget allows, you can't go wrong with the Weber Summit S-450.


Vermont Castings Signature Series 4-Burner Grill VCS4007

The Vermont Castings Signature Series 4-Burner Grill VCS4007 is pricier than many of its competitors, but it certainly justifies the cost. This grill is solidly built with heavy-duty brushed stainless-steel and cast-iron parts. You get a large stainless-steel console base with a front cabinet door, porcelain-enamel-coated cast-iron cooking grates that provide 450 square inches of cooking space, the four main burners that produce a combined 50,000 Btu and a separate 15,000-Btu side burner.

All burners feature easy electronic ignition and the grill heats up quickly. In addition, the stainless-steel hood and cast-iron end caps effectively retain heat and maintain a consistent temperature. With a suggested price of $1,099 and a lifetime warranty on most components, the Vermont Castings Signature Series Four-Burner Grill is an excellent option.


Char-Broil Designer Series 463420507

At just $259, the Char-Broil Designer Series Grill 463420507 is a bargain that offers some exceptional features, including fast start-up, quality construction and 48,000 Btu of searing heat. This grill combines black and stainless-steel styling for a striking appearance. It has a 35-inch-tall console base, with folded metal edges for added strength.

You get four independently controlled main burners and a 13,000-Btu side burner that comes with an outdoor griddle accessory, as well as a large side tray. The grill also has an electronic push-button igniter and porcelain-coated cast-iron grates. The Char-Broil Designer Series grill offers a great deal of performance and features for a low price.

Broilmaster Super Premium
Broilmaster Super Premium "P" Gas Grill P3S



Broilmaster Super Premium "P" Gas Grill P3S

The Broilmaster Super Premium "P" Gas Grill P3S is a top-of-the-line model that is built to outperform and outlast other gas grills. This unit is constructed from high-quality corrosion-resistant materials, right down to the stainless-steel nuts and bolts. The suggested price of $1,790 is high, but the P3S includes a lifetime warranty on its aluminum grill housing, cooking grids, cart and burners.

You can have the P3S designed to your exact specifications, selecting from a variety of standard and optional accessories to build the grill of your dreams. The basic grill incorporates a laundry list of exceptional features, including heavy-duty aluminum castings (the thickest in the barbeque industry), an extra-deep bottom casting and Broilmaster's patented stainless-steel bowtie burner. This two-part tube-burner system begins at the center of the grill and extends out in a double-trapezoid pattern, resembling a bow tie. It sure looks neat, and it also evenly distributes the 40,000 total Btu across the entire grilling surface.

There are three shelves, one on each side and one in front, and they all flip down to save space during storage. If you're looking for the ultimate grill that is built just for you, check out the P3S Premium "P" from Broilmaster.