Charcoal Grill reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 308 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Charcoal Grill brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/grilling, r/BBQ, r/charcoal, r/smoking, r/PatioKitchen. Top-rated brands include Weber (4.8/5), PK Grill (4.8/5), Char-Griller (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews308
Subreddits12
Posts46
Brands41
Products81
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#1
Weber
4.8
(215)
"We use a jumbo Joe for camping and tailgates. Fits in the truck bed and has plenty of space to cook for a crowd."
"If you're willing to put in the time and effort, then charcoal is absolutely more worthwhile, the flavor alone makes a huge difference. Either way, get a Webber - kettle or spirit, they'll last for a very very"
"26" Weber with the Santa Maria and rotisserie add-on if you wish"
"I’d get a 22” WSM with a FlameBoss and a 22” or 26” Weber Kettle with vortex."
"My current and favorite setup is a weber 22 for high heat/wood smokes"
"For a versatile triple-function grill that combines smoking, charcoal grilling, and gas grilling, I recommend considering the Traeger Timberline 850 or the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill."
"I've been considering this Weber model for its versatility and reliability."
"For $1,000, you can get a Weber Performer Deluxe."
"Webber kettle $99 lol"
"If you're looking for a solid charcoal grill, the Weber Kettle is definitely a classic choice."
#2
PK Grill
4.8
(12)
"Never had a Weber but I do have a PK and love it. It will last forever, grills and smokes well and is easy to use."
"PK Grill. Expensive, but it will last your and your descendants' lifetimes."
"You also can’t go wrong with the Webber Kettle. >= than 21”.... Had one for over 20 years, I miss that kettle."
"You cannot beat a PK Grill."
"PK360 is a beast. Love my grill."
"Please look into PK grills. They are amazing."
"PK is actually a big upgrade to a kettle."
"PK grill. Either model. After you use one you won’t go back."
"Have been around forever and are made of cast aluminum, so never rust."
"PK Grills are cast aluminum. I don’t have one, but have wanted one forever. People seem to really like them."
#3
Char-Griller
4.5
(11)
"I’ve used the Char-Griller Gravity Fed 980 Charcoal Grill, and it’s been a game changer for large grilling sessions."
"Weber kettle and the char griller acorn Jr are hard to beat."
"IMO is the best starter grill and even bang for your buck."
"Akorn Junior? I have both Jr and Sr and love them both."
"It is *the* most versatile low-prices grill on the market."
"I picked up one of these a couple weeks ago and love it."
"I've heard good things about the Char Grill Auto Akorn grill."
"Char-griller was a close second when I was shopping and I went w masterbuilt bc I got mine for $300 off."
"I love my Char-Griller Gravity 980."
"The grate height is adjustable via crank, so he can adjust the heat throughout the cook"
#4
PK
4.4
(9)
"PK 360. Super easy to use."
"The PK300 was the first charcoal grill that really caught on for me."
"Pk"
"PK Original"
"PK 300 or 360 from Amazon will come in at under your price point."
"I'm a big fan of my original PK grill there one for around 550 and one for 800ish."
"I recently converted from a Weber Kettle to a PK 300AF."
"Performs well, but I've reached my limit with cheap shit."
#5
Masterbuilt
4.7
(7)
"Can’t say enough good things about my masterbuilt gravity series."
"I own a masterbuilt and love it"
"I love my MasterBuilt Gravity 1050."
"Masterbuilt gravity."
"I'm pretty in love with my masterbuilt gravity series."
"I like my Masterbuilt Gravity series. I primarily use it for smoking though."
"I've been using a Masterbilt 1050 for a couple months and it's so easy."
#6
Kamado Joe
5.0
(6)
"Kamado Joe classic."
"I love my kamado and they can easily be gotten for less than 1k."
"I got a Kamado Joe Classic series 1 delivered at exactly $600.18, on sale earlier this past summer."
"Kamado is the way to go."
"The kamado is a different world."
"Kamado Joe or Big Green Egg."
#7
Big Green Egg
4.6
(5)
"I have a built in Big Green Egg and love it"
"Big Green Egg"
"If he’s the type who gets pretty into his hobbies then a kamado style from big green egg or a kamado joe."
"A green egg off FB marketplace where you pay 700 for the egg."
"Depending on your budget, the Big Green Egg is great."
#8
Kamada Joe
5.0
(4)
"The Kamada Joe Big Joe III is considered one of the best high-end large charcoal grills."
"Kamado joe or big green egg. I love mine."
"Get a kamodo, it'll do all you want."
"The food that comes out of that thing is just amazeballs."
#9
Oklahoma Joe's
4.7
(3)
"I'll say, it's the best grill I've ever had."
"But will suggest throwing Oklahoma Joe's Bronco in the mix."
"Oklahoma joe's bronco"
#10
Offset Smoker
5.0
(2)
"I bought an offset smoker on there for 50$ and it doubles as a grill as well."
"An offset smoker."
#11
Slow N Sear
5.0
(2)
"I have a slow n sear grill and love it."
"Would recommend the SnS Kamado."
#12
Hasty Bake
5.0
(2)
"My vote--Hasty Bake."
"Hasty Bakes are awesome."
#13
Spider Grill
4.0
(2)
"You might want to give it a look."
"I'm thinking about Spider Grill Huntsman."
#14
Akorn
5.0
(1)
"Amazingly versatile."
#15
BarrelBossQ
5.0
(1)
"They are amazing, same diameter but multiple cooking levels."
#16
Pit Barrel
5.0
(1)
"Pit barrel cooker"
#17
Oklahoma Joe
5.0
(1)
"I HIGHLY suggest an Oklahoma Joe Bronco."
#18
Fire Sense
5.0
(1)
"Fire Sense BBQ Grill is highly, highly recommended. Simple and compact, does the job well, and can be carried around easily."
#19
Kamado
5.0
(1)
"Sounds like a Kamado would suit you."
#20
Aussie
5.0
(1)
"This thing is cheap and lasts long."
#21
PK Grills
5.0
(1)
"I've been using the PK Grills Original PK300, and it’s been an amazing heavy-duty charcoal grill."
#22
Napoleon
5.0
(1)
"It is awesome."
#23
RecTec
5.0
(1)
"I just bought a reqtec 590 with cover was under $1000 delivered"
#24
SNS Grills
5.0
(1)
"It adds/improves upon the Weber and you’ll appreciate the small improvements!"
#25
SNS Grill
5.0
(1)
"I'd consider a SNS grill but it's a tad over your budget."
#26
Dickson BBQ
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend Dickson BBQ."
#27
Traeger
5.0
(1)
"For a versatile triple-function grill that combines smoking, charcoal grilling, and gas grilling, I recommend considering the Traeger Timberline 850 or the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill."
#28
Char Griller
5.0
(1)
"Char griller 980 and a Webber kettle get my vote"
#29
Old Smokey
5.0
(1)
"Old Smokey - order from Home Depot for free shipping."
#30
Kettle Grill
5.0
(1)
"I’ll sometimes fire up both of my kettles just cooking for the family."
#31
JVA
5.0
(1)
"Only available in germany, but these are BIFL."
#32
WSK
5.0
(1)
"I have a wsk and love everything about it."
#33
Char-Broil
4.0
(1)
"They are heavy and hold heat very well."
#34
Spider
4.0
(1)
"I really like the features of the Spider Huntsman."
#35
Son of Hibachi
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got a heavy cast iron grill called ‘Son of Hibachi’ that I really like."
#36
Jealous Devil
4.0
(1)
"I like jealous devil xl lump."
#37
Lodge
4.0
(1)
"I've got a 22" Weber, and a Lodge Sportsman. If I'm cooking for 2-3 I prefer the Lodge."
#38
Asmoke
4.0
(1)
"For beginner, I would recommend the new Asmoke grill that is in Kickstarter right now. It is a multipurpose pellet grill with nice touch display for $309."
#39
Honey Pig
4.0
(1)
"That place does a decent charcoal kbbq"
#40
Brothers BBQ
4.0
(1)
"Brothers BBQ in Lakewood"
#41
PK360
4.0
(1)
"I have a PK and want a PK360 but it isn’t big enough for what you are describing."
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