Buying a grill is less about finding one universal winner and more about matching the cooking setup to how you actually host. For grills outdoor cooking, the biggest fork in the road is fuel style: propane for quick burner control, charcoal for smoky flavor, or a combo design if you want both. From there, compare cooking area, side-burner needs, prep shelves, warming racks, and how much assembly you are willing to take on.
Quick take
- Best for large propane cookouts: Royal Gourmet 5-Burner BBQ Liquid Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner, 60000 BTU, because it combines five main burners with a lidded side burner and a broad cooking setup.
- Best for charcoal plus smoking at the lowest listed price: Royal Gourmet Outdoor Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker, 824 Sq, Black, because it includes a barrel grill layout and an offset smoker.
- Best compact propane-leaning choice in this group: 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel, Porcelain Grates, Even Heat for BBQ, because it pairs four burners with fold-down side tables and a warming rack.
- Best all-in-one fuel flexibility: Royal Gourmet 2-Burner Gas and Charcoal Combo Grill, because it brings gas, charcoal, an offset smoker, and a side burner into one grill.
Listed price comparison
The listed prices span $139.99 to $339.99, with the lowest listed option sitting about 59% below the highest listed option. Use the spread as a signal of feature scope: the lowest-priced pick focuses on charcoal and smoking, while the highest-priced pick combines fuel types and cooking zones.
| Grill | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Gourmet Outdoor Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker, 824 Sq, Black | USD 139.99 | |
| 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel, Porcelain Grates, Even Heat for BBQ | USD 179.99 | |
| Royal Gourmet 5-Burner BBQ Liquid Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner, 60000 BTU | USD 289.99 | |
| Royal Gourmet 2-Burner Gas and Charcoal Combo Grill | USD 339.99 |
Decision matrix
| If you care most about... | Start with | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Propane burner capacity | Royal Gourmet 5-Burner BBQ Liquid Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner, 60000 BTU | Five main burners and a side burner make sense for cooking mains and sides at the same time. |
| Charcoal flavor with smoking space | Royal Gourmet Outdoor Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker, 824 Sq, Black | The barrel layout includes an offset smoker, adjustable chimney damper, side air vent, shelves, and utensil hooks. |
| A propane grill with entertaining extras | 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel, Porcelain Grates, Even Heat for BBQ | Fold-down side tables, utensil hooks, a built-in bottle opener, and an integrated thermometer support backyard cooking. |
| Gas and charcoal in one unit | Royal Gourmet 2-Burner Gas and Charcoal Combo Grill | It combines a gas side, charcoal side, offset smoker, and side burner for multiple cooking styles. |
Concise product notes
Royal Gourmet 5-Burner BBQ Liquid Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner, 60000 BTU
This Royal Gourmet propane grill is the strongest match here for shoppers who want multiple gas burners and a dedicated side burner. The setup includes 483 sq. in. porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grates, a 149 sq. in. warming rack, and enough stated space for 29 burgers at once. The removable grease tray and grease cup are practical touches for after-cooking cleanup, while the built-in thermometer and electronic ignition support straightforward use. The tradeoff is that it stays firmly in propane territory; if you want charcoal cooking or smoking built into the same grill, the combo or barrel smoker options fit that preference better.
Royal Gourmet Outdoor Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker, 824 Sq, Black
The Royal Gourmet Outdoor Barrel Charcoal Grill is the natural pick for someone prioritizing charcoal and smoke rather than gas burners. Its 824 sq. in. total grilling area is divided across porcelain-coated steel wire cooking grates, a chrome-plated steel warming rack, and an offset smoker. The adjustable chimney damper and side air vent give it a charcoal-control focus, while the front and bottom shelves help keep tools, sauces, and seasonings close. Its limitation is also clear: it is not the propane choice in this comparison, so shoppers wanting push-button gas burner convenience should look at the propane or dual-fuel grills instead.
4-Burner Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel, Porcelain Grates, Even Heat for BBQ
The 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill is a good middle-ground propane choice when you want several burners without stepping into the larger Royal Gourmet five-burner layout. It has a 302 sq. in. porcelain-enameled main grid plus an 85 sq. in. warming rack, with four stainless steel burners and individual electronic ignition. The fold-down side tables, utensil hooks, built-in bottle opener, wheels, lid, and integrated thermometer make it especially oriented toward casual hosting on a patio or backyard setup. The limitation is total cooking scale: it is smaller than the Royal Gourmet grills that list 632, 824, or 1020 sq. in. cooking areas.
Royal Gourmet 2-Burner Gas and Charcoal Combo Grill
The Royal Gourmet 2-Burner Gas and Charcoal Combo Grill is the broadest cooking-style option in the group. It brings together a gas area, charcoal area, offset smoker, and side burner, with a listed 1020 sq. in. total cooking area and 34,000 BTU output across two main burners and a side burner. The height-adjustable charcoal pan, smoke stack, side air vent, and dual lid-mounted thermometers make the charcoal side more than an add-on. The limitation is cost and complexity: it is the highest listed price here, and its combined layout may be more grill than a shopper needs for simple propane-only dinners.
How to choose among these grills
Start with fuel preference. If you know you want propane only, the choice narrows to the Royal Gourmet 5-burner grill or the 4-burner propane grill. The Royal Gourmet model is better aligned with larger propane cooking because it adds a side burner and a larger stated cooking setup. The 4-burner model makes more sense if fold-down side tables, utensil hooks, a bottle opener, and a smaller total cooking area suit your usual cookouts.
If charcoal is the reason you are shopping, the barrel grill with offset smoker is the simpler charcoal-first choice. It keeps the focus on direct grilling and smoking, with airflow controls and storage surfaces. If you want charcoal but do not want to give up gas entirely, the Royal Gourmet combo grill is the more versatile pick because it combines both fuels and still includes an offset smoker.
Cooking area also matters. The Royal Gourmet combo grill lists the largest total area, followed by the Royal Gourmet barrel charcoal grill, then the Royal Gourmet five-burner propane grill, then the 4-burner propane grill. That ranking is useful if you often cook for gatherings, but a larger grill can also mean more space to manage.
Finally, look at prep and side-cooking features. A side burner appears on the Royal Gourmet five-burner propane grill and the Royal Gourmet combo grill, which helps if sauces or side dishes are part of your outdoor routine. Shelves and hooks stand out on the barrel charcoal grill, while the 4-burner propane grill emphasizes fold-down tables and small entertaining conveniences.
Final recommendation
Choose the Royal Gourmet 5-Burner BBQ Liquid Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner, 60000 BTU if your priority is a propane grill with strong burner count and a side burner. Choose the Royal Gourmet Outdoor Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker, 824 Sq, Black if you want the lowest listed price and a charcoal smoker layout. Pick the 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel, Porcelain Grates, Even Heat for BBQ if you want a smaller propane setup with fold-down side tables and hosting extras. Go with the Royal Gourmet 2-Burner Gas and Charcoal Combo Grill if the higher listed price makes sense for gas, charcoal, side-burner cooking, and smoking in one grill.