Best Grills of 2026: The 8 We Stand Behind (and Why)

Our buyers' picks for 2026 — the grills we'd put in our own backyards at every price point.

Best built-in under $3,000: Bull Angus 30. Heavy-gauge construction, 75,000 BTU spread across four burners, twin halogen lights, lifetime warranty on cast burners. Outsized value at this price.

Best built-in $3,000–$5,000: Coyote C-Series 36. Infinity burners (best flame distribution at this price), infrared rear rotisserie with motor included, full 304 stainless. The mid-tier benchmark.

Best built-in $5,000–$8,000: Hestan Aspire 36. Trellis burners, DiamondCut grates, sealed burner design. California-made, lifetime warranty, and the most consistent surface heat at this tier.

Best premium built-in: Hestan Deluxe 42. Four Trellis burners, dedicated infrared sear station, motorized rotisserie. The grill you build a $40,000 outdoor kitchen around.

Best freestanding: Bull Outlaw 30 Cart. Built-in cooking surface on a cart; same warranty, same construction, much lower entry cost.

Best pellet grill: Memphis Pro ITC3. Double-wall 304 stainless, 180–700°F range, intelligent temperature control with WiFi. The pellet grill that doesn't compromise on either low-and-slow or sear.

Best smoker: Yoder YS640S. Heavy gauge steel, second-shelf cooking, made in Kansas. The grill you hand down to your kids.

Best pizza oven: Chicago Brick Oven CBO-750 Hybrid. Wood + gas, 1000°F floor temp, 5-pizza capacity. Built-in or countertop; both ship from Illinois.