Choosing a grill for outdoor cooking starts with a practical question: do you want a broad flat-top surface, a portable propane setup, a straightforward charcoal barrel grill, or an offset smoker arrangement? These four options split clearly by fuel, cooking format, and cooking-area scale, while the listed prices range from $109.99 to $461.99.
Quick take
The Royal Gourmet 4-Burner Gas Griddle with Hood,582 Sq for Outdoor Cooking is the flat-top choice for larger griddle-style meals, with four independently controlled burners and collapsible side shelves. The Gas Grill Portable 2 Burner 20 000 BTU Stainless Steel Propane Outdoor Cooking concentrates on a portable, stainless-steel propane format. For charcoal cooking, the Royal Gourmet Outdoor Grill with Side Shelf Barrel Charcoal Grill for Backyard emphasizes shelves, adjustable airflow, and a 626-square-inch cooking area. The Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker 824 Sq,Black adds an offset smoker and the largest stated grilling area.
Listed price comparison
| Grill | Listed price | Price position |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Gourmet 4-Burner Gas Griddle with Hood,582 Sq for Outdoor Cooking | $249.99 | |
| Gas Grill Portable 2 Burner 20 000 BTU Stainless Steel Propane Outdoor Cooking | $461.99 | |
| Royal Gourmet Outdoor Grill with Side Shelf Barrel Charcoal Grill for Backyard | $109.99 | |
| Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker 824 Sq,Black | $109.99 |
The two charcoal barrel grills share the lowest listed price. The four-burner gas griddle sits between those charcoal choices and the portable two-burner propane grill, which has the highest listed price in this group.
Decision matrix
- For flat-top cooking and multiple heat zones: Choose the four-burner Royal Gourmet gas griddle. Its 52,000 BTU output, hood, and four independently controlled burners suit shoppers who want a dedicated griddle format.
- For a compact propane format: Choose the portable two-burner stainless-steel grill. It has a 22-pound stated weight, a grease-management tray, and 274 square inches of cooking space.
- For a charcoal barrel grill with prep space: Choose the Royal Gourmet charcoal grill with side shelf. Its side and bottom shelves, utensil hooks, chimney damper, and side air vent support a traditional backyard charcoal setup.
- For charcoal grilling plus an offset smoker section: Choose the 28-inch barrel charcoal grill with offset smoker. Its listed 824 square inches span cooking grates, a warming rack, and the smoker area.
Product notes
Royal Gourmet 4-Burner Gas Griddle with Hood,582 Sq for Outdoor Cooking
Pick this Royal Gourmet gas griddle when your menu calls for a sizable flat cooking surface rather than a conventional grill grate. Its 582 square inches of cooking space, 52,000 BTU total output, and four independently controlled stainless-steel burners give you room to manage different foods at once. The hood is designed to keep dust out during storage and help shield the surface from wind during use, while two collapsible side shelves add prep room and hooks. Its limitation is also its defining trait: this is a gas griddle, not a charcoal barrel grill or an offset-smoker setup. Assembly is required.
Gas Grill Portable 2 Burner 20 000 BTU Stainless Steel Propane Outdoor Cooking
The portable two-burner propane grill makes sense for campers, tailgaters, and cooks who want a smaller stainless-steel grill format. It combines a stated 22-pound weight with 20,000 BTU across two burners, push-and-turn ignition, analog controls, and a grease-management tray. The 274-square-inch cooking surface is described as holding about 12 burgers at once, giving it a defined scale for portable meals. At $461.99, it carries the highest listed price here. Its 274-square-inch surface is also smaller than the cooking-area figures stated for the other three choices, so it is less oriented toward large backyard batches. Assembly is required.
Royal Gourmet Outdoor Grill with Side Shelf Barrel Charcoal Grill for Backyard
Choose this Royal Gourmet barrel charcoal grill for classic charcoal cooking with built-in work surfaces. The stated 626-square-inch cooking area combines porcelain-coated steel wire grates and a chrome-plated warming rack, while the side shelf, bottom shelf, and utensil hooks keep tools and seasonings nearby. Adjustable airflow comes from a chimney damper and side air vent, providing direct control over the charcoal cooking environment. This is the charcoal option to favor when you want a barrel-style grill and prep storage without moving into an offset-smoker format. The tradeoff is that it uses charcoal and requires assembly, rather than using the propane-fired burner systems found on the two gas choices.
Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker 824 Sq,Black
This 28-inch barrel charcoal grill is the fit for cooks who specifically want an offset smoker section alongside the main grilling chamber. Its stated 824 square inches include 475 square inches of porcelain-enameled cooking grates, a 151-square-inch warming rack, and a 197-square-inch offset smoker. A two-level height-adjustable charcoal pan supports heat positioning, and the built-in thermometer, front shelf, bottom shelf, and wagon-style wheels round out the layout. Choose it when the added smoker component matters more than a compact gas format. The limitation is its charcoal-fueled, assembled design: it is a larger multi-section grill arrangement rather than the portable two-burner propane option.
Final recommendation by use case
For a broad griddle surface and four controlled gas burners, choose the Royal Gourmet 4-Burner Gas Griddle with Hood,582 Sq for Outdoor Cooking. For portable propane cooking, choose the Gas Grill Portable 2 Burner 20 000 BTU Stainless Steel Propane Outdoor Cooking. The Royal Gourmet Outdoor Grill with Side Shelf Barrel Charcoal Grill for Backyard is the focused choice for a charcoal barrel grill with shelves and airflow controls. Pick the Royal Gourmet 28-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset Smoker 824 Sq,Black when an offset smoker and the largest stated cooking area are the priority.
