A flat-top griddle opens up a whole new menu outdoors: smash burgers, pancakes, fried rice, cheesesteaks and full breakfasts for the whole family. The large steel surface heats evenly and gives food a crisp, golden crust.
We selected six of the most popular griddles on Amazon, from the Blackstone 28-inch and 36-inch stations to a 22-inch tabletop griddle with hood, a portable Royal Gourmet, a reversible Lodge cast iron plate and a four-burner station with a hard cover.
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#1 — Blackstone 1517 28-Inch Omnivore Griddle
- Versatile Cooking Surface: With 517sq inches of cooking space, this griddle allows you to cook breakfast, lunch and dinn…
- Omnivore Griddle Plate: Built-in wind guards, faster preheat and recover times, better heat distribution, and less fuel …
- Maneuverability: Conveniently move the griddle to fit your needs using the two caster wheels
The Blackstone 28-inch griddle offers 517 square inches of cooking space, enough for a full family breakfast at once. The Omnivore griddle plate adds built-in wind guards and faster preheat and recovery, and two caster wheels make it easy to move around the patio.
Best for: Most families and backyard breakfast cooks
Verdict: ★★★★☆
#2 — Blackstone 36-Inch 4-Burner Griddle Station
- STEEL GRIDDLE: Steel griddle station is perfect for non-traditional grill foods such as veggies, fried rice, and quesadi…
- 4 INDEPENDENT BURNERS: Cook multiple meals at once with 4 independently controlled stainless steel burners for a total o…
- MANAGE EXCESS GREASE: Front grease management system allows you to easily manage excess grease for easy cleanup
Blackstone's 36-inch station has four independently controlled burners with 60,000 BTUs in total, so you can run several zones at once. The front grease management system makes cleanup easier, and the wheeled design with foldable legs helps with storage.
Best for: Big crowds and serious griddle fans
Verdict: ★★★★☆
#3 — Blackstone 1813 22-Inch Tabletop Griddle with Hood
- Griddle on the Go: This griddle is compact and portable so you can take it to the beach, on a picnic, camping, to a tail…
- Surprisingly Spacious Cooking Area: This compact griddle is more spacious than you would think. Cook up to 14 burgers at…
- Versatile Cooking Space: A griddle top is a versatile cooking surface that can handle a variety of foods such as bacon, …
The 22-inch tabletop griddle is compact enough to take to the beach or campsite but still surprisingly spacious. Two evenly heated zones let you cook different foods at different temperatures, and the hood protects the cooktop and helps melt cheese.
Best for: Camping, tailgates and small patios
Verdict: ★★★★☆
#4 — Royal Gourmet PD1301S 3-Burner Tabletop Griddle
- Portable and Convenient: This compact, easy-to-store tabletop griddle fits easily in car trunks. Sturdy feet provide ext…
- Spacious Cooking Surface: With 304 sq. in. of cooking space, the griddle can cook up to 12 burgers at once. The 3.5 mm t…
- Excellent Performance: Equipped with three independently controlled burners, this griddle delivers a total of 25,500 BTU…
Royal Gourmet's tabletop griddle offers 304 square inches of cooking surface and three independently controlled burners. Battery-free piezo ignition gets it going quickly, and the compact design fits in a car trunk for camping or tailgating.
Best for: Portable griddling with three heat zones
Verdict: ★★★★☆
#5 — Lodge Reversible Cast Iron Grill/Griddle
- Double Burner Configuration: The Lodge Double Play Reversible Cast Iron Grill/Griddle covers two burners, offering a gen…
- Reversible, Dual-Sided Cooking Surface: Use this versatile cooking plate as a cast iron griddle for pancakes or flip to …
- Seasoned & Non-Toxic Cookware: The Lodge pre-seasoned cast iron grill is naturally nonstick, PFAS-free, and non-toxic co…
Lodge's reversible plate has a ribbed grill side and a flat griddle side, and it spans two burners. The pre-seasoned cast iron gets better with use and works on any cooktop, including induction, as well as on the grill or in the oven.
Best for: Turning a grill or stove into a griddle
Verdict: ★★★★☆
#6 — Royal Gourmet GB4000P 4-Burner Griddle with Hard Cover
- Collapsible Side Shelves: Foldable side tables with hooks for hanging tools, and the right-side table with knife strip f…
- Protective Hard Cover: Close the lid to keep your griddle away from unwanted elements, extending the lifespan of your co…
- Spacious Cooking Surface: 766 sq. in. pre-seasoned steel griddle cooking area measuring 34.92″L x 21.93″W provides enoug…
The GB4000P offers 766 square inches of pre-seasoned steel cooking space with four independent burners. A hard cover closes over the cooktop to protect it from the weather, and collapsible side shelves with hooks keep tools close by.
Best for: A big griddle with built-in protection
Verdict: ★★★★☆
Buyer’s Guide: How to Choose
Size it right
A 22-inch griddle suits couples and camping. Go for 28 or 36 inches if you cook for a big family.
Independent burners
Separate burners let you create hot and warm zones, so you can sear and hold food at the same time.
Season and protect the steel
Season the cooktop before first use, then oil it lightly after each cook. A hood or hard cover helps keep it rust-free.
Grease management
A good rear or front grease trap makes cleanup quick and safer.
Final Thoughts
The Blackstone 28-inch Original Omnivore is the best griddle for most backyards. Choose the 36-inch station for big crowds, the 22-inch tabletop with hood for travel and the Lodge reversible plate if you want to griddle on a grill or stove you already own.
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