Another popular category of grills is the built-in grill or sometimes called a “drop-in” grill. You might be thinking about building an outdoor kitchen island for the ultimate in entertainment and convenience or perhaps you wish to replace your old built-in gas grill. We have may folks tell us that they love their new built-in gas or charcoal grill for many reasons, but we like them because they not only are convenient, and look cool in an island or outside summer kitchen, but they can add value to your home property or at least give it an edge when up against other homes for sale in your neighborhood. So take a look at our list of the 2021 best high-end, built-in grills and you might find one that best fits your needs and budget. To start… scroll down to our comparison table and go through each built-in grill carefully. Click on the BRAND to see more details and full review.
Top Built-In Grills Comparison Table
| Brand | Type | Features | Warranty | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasty-Bake 290 | Char | Built-in, 1,194 Sq. in cooking surface, 16 & 18 gauge SS, Two separate fireboxes for direct & indirect cooking | 10 Year | 5/5 | $$$+ | Check Price |
| Napoleon LEX 485 | LP | Built-in, 48K BTUs, 4 burners, 675 Sq. in cooking surface, SS grids | Lifetime/10/5/2 Year | 5/5 | $ | Check Price |
| Memphis Grills Elite | Pell | Built-in, Wi-Fi w App Controlled, Dual convection fan/double wall construction, 304 SS, Temp probe, Made in USA | 7/3 Year | 5/5 | $$$$+ | Check Price |
| Lynx L600PS Sedona 36" | NG | Built-in, 69K BTUs, 891 Sq in total cooking surface, 2 SS infrared burners + 1 Pro sear burner, SS grates, 201 SS cont weld construction, Made in USA | 12/5/2/1 Year | 5/5 | $$ | Check Price |
| Lynx L27PSR-3 27" | NG | Built-in, 48K BTUs, 685 Sq in total cooking surface, 3-speed Rotisserie, Cast brass burners, 304 SS construction, Fixed position ceramic briquettes, Made in USA | 12/5/2/1 Year | 4.6/5 | $$$ | Check Price |
| Solaire InfraVection 30" | NG | 3 burner, 69K BTUs, 703 Sq in cooking surface, SS construction, 304 SS construction, SS V-shaped grill grates, InfraVection, Made in USA | Lifetime/1 Year | 5/5 | $$$ | Check Price |
Hasty-Bake 290 Stainless Steel Built-In Charcoal Grill
Looking for charcoal built-in grill that is built like a tank? Well, we got you covered here. This model by Hasty-Bake is a favorite among BBQ folks who take their craft to a whole new level. It is built very well, some say like a work of art which is impressive really because I’ve never heard of anyone comparing a grill to art. It is fairly a large unit measuring 27″ x 27″ by 59″ wide and weighs in under 300 lbs when shipped. It has plenty of cooking space for you to grill up many burgers or steak – about 1,194 square inches. As a bonus this unit has two individual controlled fireboxes which allow for indirect and direct heating which is great for those specialty meals. The Hasty-Bake is a bit expensive … but if you are looking for real quality and great cooking with a charcoal grill that looks awesome in a kitchen island then this might be for you. Click here for more details >>>
Napoleon BILEX485PSS-1 LEX Built-In Propane Gas Grill
Napoleon is one of our favorite grills and we had one reviewed here on this site, which was a built-in, not long ago that is now discontinued, however the company came out with this model to replace the old one. It is the Napoleon Built-In LEX 485 Propane Gas Grill which now has four stainless steel burners with a total output of 48,000 BTU’s for even heating. This powerful new built-in LP gas grill packs quite a punch and is also very affordable for a built-in kitchen island grill. This one offers multiple cooking options for various meals; you can sear a steak, slow roast a chunk of meat, grill or even bake. Don’t worry about wasting heat when slow cooking or roasting, this grill’s lid is double-walled. To find out more about this Napoleon Built-In LP Gas Grill … simply click here >>>
Memphis Grills Elite VGB0002S WiFi Built-In Pellet Grill
We have very few reviews on our site about the Memphis Grills product line so here is one we really like and thought you, as techies would love to hear about. That’s right, if you are into the “high-tech” gadgets and what not, then you’ll sure to like this one by Memphis Grills. It will allow the BBQ’er in charge to monitor and control the temperature via WiFi and the new Intelligence Temperature Control Program exclusively by Memphis Grills. Simply get your meat ready, set up the temperature and time via the Memphis Mobile App press go and you’re ready to work on another project while the grill maintains all for you. Of course, I would check on it periodically to make sure all is well. Always read the manual before working the App. It really is a cool high-tech outdoor appliance but is a bit pricey and may not fit your budget. Click here to read more about this Memphis Elite Built-In Grill >>>
Lynx Sedona L600PS 36 Inch Built-In Natural Gas Grill with Pro Sear Burner
If you are in the market for a well constructed, fine quality outdoor built-in natural gas grill made here in the USA, then you’re in luck. Take a look at the Lynx Sedona model #L600PS 36″ Built-In Gas Grill which also comes with one infrared Pro Sear burner. This unit will output a total of 69,000 BTU’s which will surely do the job. That heat output comes from two (2) stainless steel burners and one Pro Sear burner. Add to that, you’ll find this grill has 618 square inches of cooking surface (primary) and 273 square inches of secondary cooking surface. There is a temperature gauge on the hood and with this unit you will get the Lynx Hood Assist Kit. Of course with all Lynx brand grills the stainless steel grilling grates are included. Another cool feature is that Lynx utilizes a solid weld construction for its grills which will help eliminate gaps where moisture and grease can collect and be a problem later. Click here for more details about this grill >>>
Lynx L27PSR-3-NG 27 Inch Built-In Natural Gas Grill with Pro Sear Burner and Rotisserie
We liked the Lynx brand above so much that we decided to include this model as well. Both are great grills and perform like winners, but this Lynx L27PSR-3-NG has vew differences and does cost a few hundred dollars more. This is because of the added rotisserie attachment. Also Lynx added solid sturdy cat brass burners that provide excellent heat retention and delivery which is what you want. Similar to the model above this unit also has the fixed position ceramic briquettes for consistent even heat distribution. At night the Blue LED lighting along the control panel looks cool. You will find that this model has less cooking surface than the model above with just about 685 total square inches of cooking surface and power output is at 48,000 BTU’s which is slightly less. Click here for more details >>>
Solaire 30 Inch InfraVection Built-In Natural Gas Grill with Rotisserie
Here is a nice outdoor cooking appliance from a top notch company that manufactures their high-end grills in the USA. This I believe is one of Solaire’s top rated built-in grills. It is considered by most outdoor grilling / cooking connoisseurs as the Ferrari of grills and many chefs like the Solaire brand as well. For starters it is made of sturdy heavy duty Stainless Steel Box which is fully welded at the seams then are ground and polished by hand – no mechanical fasteners are used on this unit. That is USA for you! It boasts about 703 square inches of cooking surface which they say can handle about 24 4-inch burgers! Now that is a grill for a backyard party. This Solaire Built-In grill will produce about 69,000 BTU’s per hour with a infrared intensity index of 50. V-shaped stainless steel grilling grids help increase the flavor while reducing flare-ups. If you need a propane tank instead, they do sell a conversion kit for Liquid Propane (check their website for details). BONUS: they will include a grill cover to help protect your investment while grill is not in use. For more details and full review of the Solaire NG Grill … click here >>>
