The 10 Best BBQs for Backyard Grilling

From the easy-push button start to the perfect cooking surface for two to four people, this efficient and affordable pick delivers on so many fronts. With cast-iron grates and a stainless steel temperature gauge, this BBQ will have you calling yourself a grill boss in no time.

For the charcoal grill aficionado, this compact, steel grill is best in its class. It features two porcelain-enameled steel cooking grates, a novel crank for raising and lowering the charcoal tray to adjust heat, as well as a steel access door to make reloading or stoking charcoal a breeze.

Who says you can’t get a great grill on a budget? This steel beauty cashes out at under $100 without sacrificing on quality. With two cooking surfaces totalling 600 square inches and cleverly integrated features like a folding side tray, adjustable dampers and a stability shelf for storage, it’s everything you need for cooking al fresco.

If you’re after a grill that multitasks as well as you do, look no further. This steel, propane-fuelled pick with porcelain-grated plates has all the features you could ever want, including two cooking surfaces, a cast-iron griddle, a smoking tube to add smoky flavour to your meal and a side burner for extra cooking versaility.

At less than 10 pounds, this grill’s compact, durable design is perfect for everything from camping or fishing trips to tailgating or picnicking. Looking for a smaller solution for home use? No one says this small but mighty option has to hit the road; it’s great for cooking in the backyard, too.

For BBQ lovers who aren’t allowed to have BBQs at their condo or apartment buildings, this pick is a great way to get a taste of outdoor cooking. This electric BBQ heats food evenly and reaches temps high enough to sear to perfection, plus setup, takedown and storage could not be any easier.

For those who are happiest experimenting with recipes on the grill, this stainless steel pick is the be-all and end-all for wood-smoked flavour. The seven-in-one wood pellet unit comes with porcelain-coated steel grates to barbecue, bake, roast, braise, smoke, grill, sear and char-broil (yes, seriously!). Plus, you won’t believe the extra features.

If you’re lucky enough to have natural gas plumbed out to your patio or deck, this is the grill you need. The sleek, compact design offers optimal cooking space, even heat distribution and an easy-start ignition system. It’s a fantastic pick for both barbeque pros and newbies.

If you’re someone who loves a meal on the grill in the middle of winter, this all-season, vertical, steel smoker might just be the one for you. With 1,235 square inches of cooking space on four adjustable cooking grates, plus sausage hooks and a removable rib rack, you can get a taste of summer year-round.

Kamado-style cooking is a centuries-old tradition that replicates wood-oven cooking. It allows for perfect airflow, heat distribution and an incredible infusion of flavour. This mini Kamado is a portable version of its bigger sibling with the same signature, thick-walled ceramic body. Plus, it’s cherry red and comes with its own cast-iron stand!