An outdoor griddle is a flat steel cooking top heated by propane burners. It handles breakfast, smash burgers, fried rice and vegetables that would fall through grill grates. The choice comes down to cooking area, how many heat zones you want, and whether it has to travel or can stay on a stand.
The six griddles below run from a 12 by 14 inch camping top to a 36 inch four-burner model with folding side shelves. Sizes, burners and features come from each product’s Amazon listing page. We have not used these griddles ourselves, so the claims about heat and cooking capacity are the makers’ own, and where a listing contradicts itself we say so.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Cooking area | Square inches decide how many burgers or pancakes fit at once |
| Burners and zones | Separate zones let you sear on one side and keep food warm on the other |
| Tabletop or stand | Tabletop models travel; stand models give prep room and a working height |
| Grease handling | A rear cup or tray keeps cleanup simple |
| Cover or hood | Protects the steel top between uses |
Specs at a Glance
| Griddle | Cooking area | Burners | Type and notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROVSUN 4 burner | 426 sq in | 4, 10,000 BTU each per the maker | Rolling stand; electronic ignition; side shelves; lid |
| Blackstone 28 inch Omnivore | 527 sq in | 2, two zones | Rolling stand; side shelf with tool hooks; rear grease cup |
| Blackstone 22 inch with hood | 361 sq in | Two zones | Tabletop; 37.5 lb; piezo ignition; hood |
| Blackstone 36 inch | 768 sq in | 4 zones | Rolling stand; 127.9 lb; folding side shelves; hood |
| Blackstone 12 x 14 camping | 168 sq in | Griddle plus side burner | Briefcase style; 25 lb; coated top |
| Royal Gourmet PD1301R | 316 or 319 sq in (listing differs) | 3 | Tabletop; 30 lb; cover included; removable top |
The 6 Best Outdoor Griddles
1. ROVSUN 4 Burner Portable Propane Griddle
A rolling four-burner griddle with a 30 by 14.2 inch, 426 square inch cooking area, 10,000 BTU per burner according to the maker, electronic ignition, an enameled drip tray, side shelves and a lid. It measures 15.4 by 52.4 by 35.4 inches.
Suits: a backyard cook who wants four independent burners on a stand. Strengths: four zones, side shelves and wheels. Weaknesses: the listing text refers to “both burners” on a four-burner unit, so confirm the layout. Skip it if you need something small enough to carry to a campsite.
View ROVSUN 4 Burner Propane Griddle with Lid 426 sq in on Amazon
2. Blackstone 28 Inch Original Omnivore Griddle
A two-burner stand-up griddle with the maker’s Omnivore griddle plate, a 527 square inch cooking surface, two independently controlled zones, a side shelf with tool hooks and a rear grease cup. Wheels and a handle let it roll across a patio.
Suits: families who want a roomy top and two zones. Strengths: large area for two burners and a side shelf. Weaknesses: one side shelf only. Skip it if you want four burners or a lid.
View Blackstone 28 Inch Original Omnivore Griddle 2206 on Amazon
3. Blackstone 1813 Original 22 Inch Tabletop Griddle With Hood
A 361 square inch tabletop griddle the maker says fits up to 14 burgers at once. It has two heat zones, a rear grease system, non-slip feet, push-and-turn piezo ignition and a hood that covers the top when it is not in use. The listing gives 23.6 by 23.6 by 13 inches and 37.5 pounds.
Suits: a patio table, a tailgate or a camp kitchen. Strengths: a hood and two zones in a table-sized unit. Weaknesses: the detail table lists a wattage figure that makes no sense for a propane unit, so we ignore it. Skip it if you want a stand with side shelves.
View Blackstone 1813 Original 22 Inch Tabletop Griddle with Hood on Amazon
4. Blackstone Original Portable Griddle With Built-in Hood, 36 Inch
The largest griddle here: a 768 square inch top with four independently controlled burners, push-button ignition, built-in wind guards, dual folding side shelves plus an extendable shelf, locking casters and a hood. It weighs 127.9 pounds and measures 29.8 by 64.5 by 36.5 inches.
Suits: cooking for a crowd on a patio. Strengths: the maker says up to 30 burgers at once, and four zones. Weaknesses: heavy and wide when the shelves are out. Skip it if space is limited.
View Blackstone Original Portable Griddle with Built-in Hood 36 Inch on Amazon
5. Blackstone 2364 12 by 14 Inch Camping Griddle With Side Burner
A briefcase-style 168 square inch griddle with a ceramic titanium-coated top, a removable grease tray, leveling feet and a side burner that holds a pot up to 8 inches across. It folds to 17 by 21 by 5.83 inches and weighs 25 pounds.
Suits: campsites, beaches and small decks. Strengths: carry handle plus a side burner for a pot. Weaknesses: small cooking area; the maker says not to use metal utensils or the orange scrub pads on the coated top. Skip it if you cook for more than two or three people.
View Blackstone 2364 12 x 14 Inch Camping Griddle with Side Burner on Amazon
6. Royal Gourmet PD1301R 3-Burner Tabletop Propane Griddle
A red three-burner tabletop griddle with a piezo igniter, a removable slide-out grease cup, a detachable griddle top for washing and a cover included. The listing gives 25 by 16.3 by 7.9 inches and 30 pounds, and says a hose and regulator come with it for a 20 lb propane tank, which is not included.
Suits: a tabletop griddle with three separate burners. Strengths: detachable top and included cover. Weaknesses: the listing contradicts itself on output (8,500 BTU in the detail table, 25,500 BTU in the text) and on area (319 or 316 square inches). Skip it if you want one clear set of specs.
View Royal Gourmet PD1301R 3-Burner Tabletop Propane Griddle on Amazon
Care and Setup Tips
- Follow the maker’s instructions for seasoning the steel top before first use.
- Place the griddle on a level, stable surface; use the leveling or non-slip feet where provided.
- Scrape food and grease toward the grease cup after each session, then wipe the top.
- Cover or hood the top between uses to keep the surface clean.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Choosing by burner count alone instead of cooking area.
- Using metal tools on a coated top when the maker advises against it.
- Forgetting that propane tanks are usually sold separately.
- Buying a stand model when you need to carry it.
Outdoor Griddle FAQ
Tabletop or stand?
Tabletop griddles travel easily and fit on a picnic table. Stands give you shelves and a comfortable standing height, but they take more space.
What does a hood add?
Makers say it protects the cooking surface when not in use. Check each listing, because not every model includes one.
The Short Version
For a crowd, the Blackstone 36 inch. For a mid-size stand with two zones, the Blackstone 28 inch. For four burners on wheels, the ROVSUN. For a table-sized griddle with a hood, the Blackstone 22 inch. For camping, the 12 by 14 inch Blackstone. For a three-burner tabletop with a cover, the Royal Gourmet.
