The griddle top needed to be seasoned several times before it was ready to cook with, though testing took place in winter and therefore made it harder to get the cooktop to temperature. Otherwise, we found set-up to be fairly intuitive. The original...

Powerful burners Grease drain Huge grilling surface

Side trays don't fold Struggles on windy days

If you’re looking for a big ol’ griddle, then the Blackstone is an excellent choice. It’s a heavy-duty, sturdy piece of kit, and you can feel the quality of its construction when you are cooking on it. The large surface and multiple powerful burners...