Best Built-In Gas Grills of 2018

The best grills, which fit within our BBQ cabinet

The top question we get asked is: Does this grill fit the BBQ cabinet? We took the list of best grills from BBQ Guys.com and added comments to all of them to see if they fit within our cabinets! If you have any questions regarding your grill fitting inside our grill cabinet, we would be happy to help you out.

Our 40 inch grill cabinet can hold almost all 36 to 40 inch grills with no help. But there are some grills which are almost perfect but need a little help. The above image show a Coyote grill which has been raised and sides which do not reach the full width. Concrete board is used to fill the gaps between the grill and cabinet sides. The same tile is used to fill the gaps are used throughout the kitchen for consistency. This is a great way to have almost any grill fit our system!

Here is some helpful information on the grill cabinets.

The 4 Life Outdoor BBQ cabinet dimensions are:   40″ W x 23.5D x 35″ H The grill cabinet comes with four grill supports – 2 large ones and 2 small ones. These can be interchanged to suit various grill drop-in grill width sizes.   Distance between BBQ supports: Using both large supports = 34.84 In. Using both small supports = 36.88 In., One small and one large support = 35.86 In., Only one small support = 38.1 In., No supports used = 39.25 In. BBQ drop-in height without countertops: 9.4 In.

Now onto which grill is best! 

When it comes to buying a new high-end gas grill, there are things you should consider before making your purchase. By making sure your new gas grill offers quality cooking performance, style, durability, and versatile cooking options, while providing many of the conveniences you’ll find in your indoor kitchen, you’ll ensure you’re happiness with your built-in gas grill for many years to come.

 

With over a decade of grilling experience, on every type of gas grill, BBQGuys.com are the experts when it comes to built-in gas grills. To help you find the one that best fits your outdoor kitchen needs and budget, we’ve composed this list of the best built-in gas grills based on the following:

• Best-In-Class – To help you shop and discover more grills that fit your desired style, cooking performance, or budget, we’ve categorized our gas grills into four classes: luxury, premium, mid-level, and entry-level, which are based on price, quality, features, and more.
• Value – A grill’s value should not solely be based on price. Value is a combination of features, design, functionality, engineering, quality of materials, and price.
• Durability – The construction of a grill should be a major factor when shopping. Typically, the best quality gas grills are made of 304 stainless steel. Not all stainless is the same and if the product details don’t specifically say 304, chances are it’s not 304!
• Performance – Cooking performance is determined by a number of factors including BTU, flame tamer design, burner design, etc. Gas grills that cook the best have wider temperature variances, more even heat distribution, and fewer flare ups.

 

	Best Luxury Gas Grill Lynx Professional 36-Inch Built-In Gas Grill Lynx is definitely a great cooking grill that is incredibly well built and offers innovative, luxury features. But it’s Lynx’s style that helped it win this award this year. Let’s face it, we hear from designers all the time wanting their outdoor kitchen to look just as good as it cooks. More often then not, when looks matter, Lynx is the choice for these customers. We even had a customer who chose Lynx politely ask us to stop talking about how good it cooks, because he didn’t really plan on using it to cook with! It was simply going to be the showpiece of his backyard. Our comments:  This grill requires a cutout height of 10 7/8″ and width of 35″. Meaning this grill will require you to have custom stone countertops to lift the grill 1.5 inches. It would have 2.1 inches of space on the side of the grill to cabinet wall. The 2 inch gap can be easily caped with concrete board and tile as shown in the title image.   Our Favorite Features On This Grill: Innovative Trident infrared burner gives you infinite temperature control Unique ceramic burners provide superior heat retention and deliver intense heat Large capacity smoker box lets you add delicious smoky flavor to your food Unique two-position, three-speed rotisserie with infrared burner produces slow roasted perfection Lift assist and fluid handle rotation make raising the hood effortless
	Best Premium Gas Grill Blaze Professional 34-Inch Built-In Gas Grill If you’re looking for a grill with lots of features, solid engineering, plus a best-in-class lifetime warranty, look no further than Blaze Grills. The Blaze Professional boasts professional-quality, cast stainless steel H-burners, hexagon-shaped stainless steel cooking rods, and extra thick flame stabilizing grids. This grill is also packed with red LED lights on the control knobs and internal grills lights for cooking at night! High performance and sophistication, the Blaze Professional has all the quality at a fantastic value! Blaze also gives you peace of mind with an amazing lifetime warranty! Our comments: This grill requires a cut out height of 10 1/2″ and a width of 32 1/4″. Meaning this grill will require you to have custom stone countertops. We recommend you place the grill on the stone and cover the gaps on the side of the grill with concrete board and finish it with the same countertop stone or black tile works well. Favorite Features On This Grill: Blaze gives you confidence in your purchase with a best-in-class lifetime warranty Heat zone separators allow you to cook several food types using multiple temperature zones Hexagon-shaped stainless steel cooking rods are thick for steakhouse-quality searing Professional-quality, cast stainless H-burners deliver impressive cooking power Heavy-duty flame stabilizing grids cover the entire grill to minimize flare-ups
	Best Mid-Level Gas Grill Blaze 32-Inch Built-In Gas Grill Straight forward design, amazing performance, durable construction, easy operation, and a best-in-class lifetime warranty is what makes the Blaze 32-Inch the best mid-level gas grill for the money. This grill features an all stainless steel body for remarkable durability and a flame stabilizing grid that prevents flare-ups and helps to spread the heat evenly across the grilling surface. The grill is powered by four cast stainless steel burners and the push-and-turn ignition system easily lights up the grill. If your looking for the best value grill, then the Blaze 32-inch is for you. Our comments: Too small a grill… We find 32 inch grills just too small. Our Favorite Features On This Grill: Blaze Grills offers a worry-free, best-in-class lifetime warranty Heat zone separators allow you to cook several food types using multiple temperature zones Full-coverage flame stabilizing grids minimize flare-ups while you’re grilling The cast stainless steel burners are durable and built to last a lifetime Push and turn flame-thrower ignition delivers a reliable start every time
	Best Luxury Gas Grill (Runner-Up) DCS Series 9 Evolution 36-Inch Built-In Gas Grill DCS Grills are uncompromising in their powerful performance. Engineered to deliver the functionality and power demanded by a professional chef, DCS Grills are hand-finished to complement the quality of your premium outdoor kitchen and built to withstand the demands of the serious cook in all seasons. The Series 9 DCS Grill provides the full package of beauty, brains and brawn. These grills cater for a wider repertoire of cooking styles and offer more room when cooking for a crowd with a secondary cooking surface. Stadium style hood lighting, bezel control lights and an easy to lift hood combine to take your outdoor cooking experience to the next level. Our comments:  This grill requires a cutout height of 10 1/8 inches and width of 34 1/2 inches. Meaning this grill will require you to have custom stone countertops to lift the grill 1 inch. It would have 2.3 inches of space on the side of the grill to cabinet wall. The 2 inch gap can be easily caped with concrete board and tile as shown in the title image.   Our Favorite Features On This Grill: Cooking system delivers intense, even heat across the entire grilling surface Patented grease management system effectively funnels grease away from your food Double sided cooking grates allow you to grill both vegetables and meats with ease Easy-lift grill hood makes opening the lid effortless Full-sized smoker box included for charcoal grilling or adding smoke to your food
	Best Premium Gas Grill (Runner-Up) DCS Series 7 Traditional 36-Inch Built-In Gas Grill The DCS Series 7 Traditional 36-inch gas grill cooks quickly, evenly, and precisely, making it the best performing gas grill there is! Its stainless steel U-shaped burners that are capable of producing a wide temperature range from 300 degrees to an intense 1,100 degrees. The ceramic rods radiate the heat and produce incredibly even heat distribution. This allows the grill to offer a cooking experience that’s up to par with commercial establishments, keeping your food deliciously juicy while still being cooked to your exact specifications. Our comments:  This grill requires a cutout height of 10 1/8 inches and width of 34 1/2 inches. Meaning this grill will require you to have custom stone countertops to lift the grill 1 inch. It would have 2.3 inches of space on the side of the grill to cabinet wall. The 2 inch gap can be easily caped with concrete board and tile as shown in the title image.   Our Favorite Features On This Grill: Cooking system delivers intense, even heat across the entire grilling surface Patented grease management system effectively funnels grease away from your food Double sided cooking grates allow you to grill both vegetables and meats with ease Rear infrared burner and heavy-duty rotisserie that’s capable of turning up to 50 lbs Add your favorite juice or wine to the sealed smoker box with dedicated burner
	Best Napoleon Gas Grill Napoleon LEX 605 Built-In Gas Grill The Napoleon LEX 605 offers an excellent value, especially considering the grills innovative accessories and features. The LEX 605 features an infrared rear burner, infrared “sizzle-zone” burner, and I-Glow backlit control knobs to help you entertain and cook at night. Another great feature is the grill’s doubled lined “lift-ease” lid, which opens easily and helps hold in heat for oven like cooking. The lid is hinged near the middle, and when open adds hardly any depth to the back of the grill allowing for easy placement in a variety of spaces. If you’re a fan of Napoleon, this is definitely a grill to consider for the money. Our comments:  Fits perfectly!  Our Favorite Features On This Grill: Double-lined and roll top lid contains the heat for oven like performance Jetfire ignition system safely and reliably lights the burners everytime I-Glow backlit control knobs help you entertain and cook at night Stainless steel sear plates distribute heat and vaporize drippings to add flavor High heat infrared burner allows you to sear just like a steakhouse