The other backyard cooking station worth adding
Here's how the top-reviewed 2026 flat-top griddles compare on cooking area, heat output, and price.
Compare the top griddlesQuick answer: Our top pick for outdoor griddles is the Blackstone 36" 4-Burner Griddle with Hood (Best Overall). If you're looking for best for high heat output, the Camp Chef Flat Top Grill 600 is a strong alternative.
A pizza oven excels at one thing: cooking pizza fast and hot. It's not built for smash burgers, breakfast, stir-fry, or the dozens of other things a flat-top griddle handles well, which is why a griddle is one of the most common next purchases for anyone building out a real backyard cooking setup.
Where a pizza oven maxes out around 950°F for a 60-90 second cook, a griddle runs at a lower, steadier 400-450°F across a wide, flat surface — better suited to searing, sauteing, and cooking for a crowd all at once instead of one dish at a time.
| Product | Best For | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone 36" 4-Burner Griddle with Hood | Best Overall | $379 - $399 | 4.7/5 |
| Camp Chef Flat Top Grill 600 | Best for High Heat Output | $429 - $449 | 4.6/5 |
| Weber Slate 36" Griddle | Best Premium | $749 - $799 | 4.7/5 |
| Blackstone 28" Griddle | Best Mid-Size | $259 - $277 | 4.6/5 |
| Blackstone 22" Tabletop Griddle | Best Budget | $159 - $179 | 4.4/5 |
A 720-square-inch, 4-burner griddle with 60,000 BTUs of output and a hood for indirect cooking, sized well for family meals or entertaining.
A 6-burner griddle with high per-burner BTU output, built for fast, even searing across a large cooking surface.
A premium 36-inch griddle with a durable, easy-to-season cooking surface and Weber's build quality, aimed at buyers who want a long-term centerpiece grill.
A 2-burner, 28-inch griddle that balances a solid cooking area with a smaller footprint and lower price than the 36-inch models.
A compact, portable tabletop griddle that runs on a small propane tank, suited for smaller patios, apartment balconies, or taking along on trips.
The Blackstone 36" (Best Overall) gives enough cooking area for a real weekend cookout.
The Blackstone 22" Tabletop (Best Budget) fits where a full-size griddle can't.