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Best Flat Top Grills & Griddles for 2026
Top Rated Flat Top Grills
Do you enjoy outdoor entertaining? While just about any grill is a great way to both delight and feed guests in an outdoor setting, flat top grills and griddles offer a new level of entertainment possibilities. Also known as gas griddles, teppanyaki grills, planchas, or hibachis, these appliances have large cooking surfaces that are open for all guests to see, unlike a traditional grill where their view may be blocked by a lid. Flat top grills are also evenly heated and provide great versatility, allowing you to cook fun dishes like breakfast, fajitas, and stir fry while friends and family watch. How’s that for outdoor entertainment? To help you find your new entertainment station, we asked our team of experts to compile a list of our best flat top grills based on their quality, performance, and features. This is a fairly small category of grills, but we’ve seen our share of griddles while testing and selling grills over the past 20-plus years. With models from popular brands like DCS, Blaze, and EVO, you can be confident each gas griddle we’ve picked will meet your outdoor living needs.
Best Built-In Flat Top Gas Grill
Blaze LTE+ 30-Inch Natural Gas Griddle
What We Love:
- 2 burners, each delivering 15,000 BTUs, ensuring consistent heat distribution over the cooking surface
- Superior, simplified grease management with a front-positioned drip tray for easy cleaning
- Reinforced 8mm-thick griddle surface for exceptional heat distribution & long-lasting durability
Honorable Mentions:
Le Griddle Original 30-Inch Built-In Gas Griddle Napoleon Built-In 700 Series 32 Inch Gas Griddle
Best Freestanding Gas Griddle
Weber Slate 36-Inch Rust Resistant Griddle
What We Love:
- Rust-resistant carbon-steel cooktop creates a durable cooking surface that’s ready to use right out of the box
- Edge to edge heat distribution reaching over 500℉ ensures consistently and evenly cooked food
- Digital surface temperature display provides precise heat monitoring at a glance
Honorable Mentions:
Napoleon Rogue PRO Phantom 30-in Gas Griddle Traeger Flatrock 3 Zone Gas Griddle
Best Flat Top Grill for Large Crowds
Blaze LTE PRO 40-Inch Gas Griddle
What We Love:
- 3 burners, each delivering 15,000 BTUs for even, powerful heat across the griddle surface
- Digital screen for precision control, with real-time temperature monitoring & includes 3 meat probes
- Spring-assisted lid with tension control for smooth, effortless lifting
Honorable Mentions:
Best Portable Gas Griddle
HALO Elite1B Countertop Gas Griddle
What We Love:
- Single burner with dual zones allows for precise heat control and flexible cooking areas
- Fast 10-minute warm-up allows you to cook at a moment's notice
- Wall-to-wall heat coverage eliminates cold spots for consistent cooking across the entire griddle surface
Honorable Mentions:
Best Flat Top Gas Grill for Camping
HALO Elite3B Outdoor Griddle
What We Love:
- 3 burners and 6 heat zones give you precise control over the entire cooking surface
- Built-in bubble level and adjustable 360 degree wheeling casters help you take your Elite3B anywhere
- Inset griddle plate design ensures your flame stays lit for wind-proof cooking
Honorable Mentions:
Best Teppenyaki Gas Grill
Evo Affinity 30G Flattop Gas Grill
What We Love:
- Proudly made in the USA with commercial grade 304 stainless steel construction for longevity & durability outdoors
- Patented temperature control system provides edge-to-edge heat control
- Grease tray fully encircles the griddle surface to catch any spillovers & makes clean up a breeze
