Blackstone 36 inch Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill Griddle Station Review
Overview
The Blackstone 36 inch Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill Griddle Station marries the two most exciting aspects in life; the love of food and the great outdoors. Outdoor enthusiasts and the founders at Blackstone dreamed of the quality grill that can cook for families and large groups while embracing their love for nature and released this model.
It all started in 2005 when they made their vision a reality by creating the very first 36″ Blackstone griddle/grill, which started the empire that they now have. Today, they dominate a large portion of the outdoor griddle market and are on their way to becoming a favorite among outdoor cooking enthusiasts and are quickly becoming the go-to grilling option for many.
The Good
Our review of the Blackstone 36 inch Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill Griddle Station put this gas grill through its paces. Let’s take a look at some of the best features of the Blackstone 36 inch Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill Griddle Station…
Replace Your Standard Grill:
With this Blackstone 36 inch Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill Griddle Station, you will never look for another grill. It eliminates the need to use kerosene, matches, and charcoal; instead, it uses an easy start, battery-powered push-button ignition. New features include an improved side shelf, which gives users a removable cutting board, along with a convenient paper towel holder and strategically placed trash bag hooks. Blackstone has also installed a new rear grease management system to help take out the mess from cooking.
Restaurant Cooking at Home:
The Blackstone 36 inch Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill Griddle Station provides 720sq inches of flat top grilling and can provide all your meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Grills don’t have to be just about stir-fries and steaks; cook everything you want from steak, chicken, fish, vegetables, eggs, pancakes, grilled cheese, potatoes, teppanyaki style foods, and more. Not only does this flat top retain all the flavor and juices in your food, but you can still get that satisfying crispness when you want.
Controllable Heat Zones:
Using four independently controlled 15,000 BTU stainless steel burners, the Blackstone 36 inch Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill Griddle Station generates a total of 60,000 BTUs which can be controlled from low to high for versatile cooking options. This excellent addition allows you to cook several foods at once without burning and also gives the option to keep food warm while you move on to prepare others. And with this added feature, you get the benefit of having four different cooking zones, enough to support you for catering events or big parties.
Longevity and Durability:
The Blackstone 36 inch Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill Griddle Station is built to last with a powder-coated black steel frame, thick rolled steel cooktop, and stainless steel burners. You can also wheel it around for easy transport from the backyard to the outdoor campsite, thanks to its industrial strength griddle top, fold-up legs, and the removable griddle top. When it’s in the position that you want it in, you can lock the two locking casters to keep it in place.
The Bad
The Blackstone 36 inch Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill Griddle Station performs well across the board but is held back by a few hiccups in its system, most notably the customer service they offer which seems to be non-existent. This is a considerable loss on their end as the product itself is almost without flaw and can undoubtedly help further their commitment to giving the best customer experience.
Another issue is how the igniter has stopped working after two months, which is a real shame, considering how everything else works as it should. Unfortunately, some elements also look and feel as though they’ve been made with cheap materials, and such problems also relate to the first point made since customer service doesn’t attempt to return calls or emails.
The Bottom Line
In the end, the Blackstone 36 inch Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill Griddle Station offers features and performance that are well worth the money it costs. And despite the setbacks, it faces from its lacking customer service, its excellence as a product is enough to save it from too much scrutiny. And with it’s impressive four independent stainless steel burners, it brings the best value of any gas grill available in the market now for a price of just $299.
All in all, the Blackstone 36 inch Outdoor Flat Top Gas Grill Griddle Station gives us the best performance at the most affordable price, which is why there is no question as to how the team at Blackstone has risen to fame after releasing their first iteration of this great product. If they somehow perfect their customer service in the next year or so, there is no doubt that they will completely dominate the market.
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