Grilling & Smoking

Grills, smokers and thermometers for the backyard, from a weeknight burger to a long brisket.

6 guides · updated Nov 2026

Grilling & SmokingKamado Grill vs Offset SmokerA kamado runs for hours on one load of charcoal and sears a steak after. An offset gives you more smoke and more room, and a fire to feed all day. For most yards, I'd buy the kamado.Grilling & SmokingThe Best Grilling GiftsEight gifts for people who love their grill, from an $18 smoke tube to a $277 portable Weber, and what each one gets wrong.Grilling & SmokingThe Best Portable Propane GrillsFive portable gas grills from about $150 to $450, from a 10-pound tabletop for the beach to a 49-pound cart for the stadium lot.Grilling & SmokingThe Best Flat Top GriddlesFive outdoor flat top griddles from about $219 to $1,000, from a 22-inch tabletop for the campsite to a 36-inch griddle that feeds the whole block party.Grilling & SmokingThe Best Portable Pellet GrillsFive portable pellet grills from about $224 to $500, from a tabletop you can carry alone to a fold-down grill that fits a brisket, for campsites, tailgates and RVs.Grilling & SmokingThe Best Pellet GrillsFive pellet grills from about $460 to $1,800, for ribs and brisket low and slow, steaks over open flame, and one that runs off your car.