Choosing a charcoal grill often comes down to one practical question: do you want more room for a crowd, or more control over the charcoal bed? Both of these black barrel grills include side shelves and charcoal-fired cooking, but their listed cooking areas, heat-control setups, and prices point to different backyard cooking priorities.
Quick verdict
For larger family meals, patio gatherings, and burger-heavy cookouts, the Royal Gourmet Outdoor Grill with Side Shelf Barrel Charcoal Grill for Backyard is the clearer fit. It lists a 626-square-inch total cooking area and comes in at $109.99. Choose the Barrel Charcoal Grill, Large Charcoal Grills with Side Shelf, Outdoor BBQ Grill when a 4-level adjustable charcoal pan and capacity for up to 6.6 pounds of charcoal matter more to your cooking approach. Its listed price is $138.99, making the spread between the two grills $29.
At-a-glance comparison
| Shopping point | Barrel Charcoal Grill | Royal Gourmet Outdoor Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | $138.99 | $109.99 |
| Cooking area | 500 sq. in. | 626 sq. in. |
| Heat management | Lid thermometer, adjustable chimney, 4-level charcoal pan | Adjustable chimney damper and side air vent |
| Food holding area | Chrome-plated warming rack | 151 sq. in. chrome-plated warming rack |
| Setup note | Cart configuration | Assembly required |
Where each grill wins
Royal Gourmet wins on cooking space. Its 626-square-inch area combines 475 square inches of porcelain-coated steel wire cooking grates with a 151-square-inch warming rack. The description frames that capacity around 6-8 guests or up to 25 burgers, making it the more natural choice for cooks who regularly need a larger main-and-warming layout.
The Barrel Charcoal Grill wins on charcoal-bed adjustment. Its four height settings let you position the charcoal pan at different levels, while the lid-mounted thermometer helps monitor grill temperature. That is a useful combination for someone who wants to change the distance between fuel and food during a cook.
Both support a practical outdoor cooking station. Each grill has a side shelf, and both use adjustable chimney-based airflow. The Royal Gourmet adds a bottom shelf, utensil hooks, and a side air vent; the Barrel Charcoal Grill is listed with a metal cart frame and powder-coated finish.
Product notes
Barrel Charcoal Grill
Pick the Barrel Charcoal Grill for a charcoal-focused setup with deliberate fuel positioning. The 4-level adjustable charcoal pan is its standout feature, and the grill can hold up to 6.6 pounds of charcoal. Combined with the lid thermometer and adjustable chimney design, that gives the cook several listed controls for tending heat during grilling or slower barbecue sessions. Its 500-square-inch cooking grid area, porcelain-enameled steel wire grates, and chrome-plated warming rack suit a meal where active heat management is a priority. The tradeoff is capacity: its listed cooking surface is smaller than the Royal Gourmet's 626-square-inch total area, so it is less suited to shoppers whose first requirement is maximizing grill-and-warming space.
Royal Gourmet Outdoor Grill with Side Shelf Barrel Charcoal Grill for Backyard
The Royal Gourmet is the pick for shoppers who want the larger cooking layout at the lower listed price. Its 475-square-inch main grate plus 151-square-inch warming rack create the stated 626-square-inch cooking area, with room described for up to 25 burgers. The side shelf, bottom shelf, and utensil hooks also keep cooking tools, sauces, and seasonings close during prep and serving. For airflow management, it pairs an adjustable chimney damper with a side air vent. A concrete consideration is assembly: this grill is listed as requiring assembly. Its charcoal capacity is also listed at up to 4.4 pounds, compared with 6.6 pounds for the Barrel Charcoal Grill.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Royal Gourmet Outdoor Grill with Side Shelf Barrel Charcoal Grill for Backyard for the larger 626-square-inch cooking area, warming-rack capacity, and lower $109.99 listed price. Choose the Barrel Charcoal Grill, Large Charcoal Grills with Side Shelf, Outdoor BBQ Grill if adjusting charcoal height across four levels and using up to 6.6 pounds of charcoal better matches how you prefer to manage a charcoal fire.
