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KAMADO JOE - BIG JOE III Standalone Charcoal Grill - Blaze Red
Average customer rating
4.9
(535 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 535 reviews
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Customer Reviews for KAMADO JOE - BIG JOE III Standalone Charcoal Grill - Blaze Red
Customer Rating
5
Game changer for backyard BBQ
on September 16, 2025
Posted by: Thedude
from Palm Springs, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve used plenty of grills and smokers over the years, but the Classic Joe III is on a whole different level. If you’re just getting into BBQ, don’t be intimidated by the ceramic style—this thing makes it easier, not harder. The heat holds steady like an oven, so you’re not babysitting the fire every 10 minutes.
I’ve smoked ribs low and slow for 6 hours, seared steaks at 700°, and even baked pizza on it. Everything comes out with that wood-fired flavor that’s impossible to fake. The divide-and-conquer system lets you cook multiple ways at once, one side hot and fast, the other low and slow. It’s like having two grills in one. Build quality is rock solid. The lid feels balanced, the seals are tight, and the rolling cart makes it easy to move around even though it’s heavy. It’s not cheap, but the value is there because it replaces a smoker, a grill, and even an oven. If you’re on the fence, this grill makes you look like a pro from day one. Highly recommend it.
I’ve smoked ribs low and slow for 6 hours, seared steaks at 700°, and even baked pizza on it. Everything comes out with that wood-fired flavor that’s impossible to fake. The divide-and-conquer system lets you cook multiple ways at once, one side hot and fast, the other low and slow. It’s like having two grills in one. Build quality is rock solid. The lid feels balanced, the seals are tight, and the rolling cart makes it easy to move around even though it’s heavy. It’s not cheap, but the value is there because it replaces a smoker, a grill, and even an oven. If you’re on the fence, this grill makes you look like a pro from day one. Highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great smoking
on February 6, 2026
Posted by: ChrisRiv
from Texas
I have owner several smokers in the last including a classic joe. But the bj3 steals them all. Effortlessly smoking.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
You’ll never use a propane grill again, QUALITY!!!
on April 1, 2020
Posted by: SWKoellner
from Floral Park, NY
Gender:Male
I spent a long time researching and saving for a forever BBQ. I was originally set on the Engelbrecht Braten, then I started to look into egg style grills. All roads pointed to Kamado Joe. When I went to go see this grill in person I couldn’t believe the quality. This grill is like parking a Ferrari on your patio, it gets all the attention.
Let’s get on to bang for your buck, when you compare prices of all the Kamado style grills one thing missing from the price comparison is that the Kamado Joe comes with everything you need to smoke and grill. All the other Kamados you have to buy accessories, the Kamado Joe comes with everything you need to grill and smoke.
Performance, this grill holds heat like no other grill. On other smokers I have had maintaining the firebox was a pain. This grill maintains temp on one load of charcoal and lasts for a long cook without having to add more coals. And when your done cooking just close all the dampers and the coals go out and you can reuse them next time.
Even before I got the kamado joe I was using kamado big block charcoal in my other smoker and its the best lump charcoal you can get. These blocks are huge and long burning, just like everything Kamado Joe does they are quality.
Lastly the attention to detail is another thing that sets this kamado apart from all other grills. When I went to pick up my grill I couldn’t get past how well this grill was packaged. The cardboard is so thick you would think it is bulletproof.
If your in the market for a new grill forget propane, you have an oven and gas grills dont impart the same flavors lump charcoal. As far shopping for a Kamado YouTube is your best reference, I watched hours worth of videos on comparisons and people cooking on all makes of Kamados and every time the Kamado Joe came out on top. Even after I was set on the Kamado Joe I have racked up several hours more worth of cooking videos, I have a long list of must cooks on this grill but everything I have done so far has been amazing. But so far my favorite 3 cooks I have done are a Tri Tip, St Louis Ribs and Octopus. My first upgrade to this grill will be the DoJoe as I do a lot of bread baking.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great results. Some quality issues.
on May 8, 2020
Posted by: Nathan
Gender:Male
This hold temperature very well and is very versatile for different types of cooking. I’ve enjoyed very much for 4 months. My first frustrating experience occurred a couple weeks ago when the metal ring holding the ceramic firebox plates warped and no long holds them together. Shortly after I had an additional frustrating experience when the peg holding one of the side trays broke off. So far KJ has been non-responsive to these issues. I really hope this is not a sign of quality issues to come and the level of support we can expect when spending this much money on a grill.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
Jack of all trades, master of all!
on March 31, 2020
Posted by: Mack
from Boston, MA
Gender:Male
The Kamado Joe Classic 3 was my first purchase after moving into my new home. I've had the grill for one week and I've already cooked perfect steaks, a rotisserie chicken, and the juiciest brisket I've ever made. The grill comes with just enough of a learning curve to make it a fun hobby to engage with, but the thick ceramic holds the temp steadier than I could have imagined so it's nice not feeling like I have to baby sit it. I was on the fence between the classic and the big joe, but so far seems like the classic is a perfect size! Thrilled with my purchase, you will be too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
The smoker is great. Very dissatisfied with the kontrol top vent. Need to have a stainless option or move to the new design that BGE has
Response from kamadojoe.comBy Customer Support, March 10, 2021
We appreciate your feedback regarding the kontrol tower. We have forwarded your suggestions to our product development team for further consideration. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.
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Customer Rating
5
Greatest grill ever
on March 31, 2020
Posted by: Man.vsfire
from Indianapolis
Gender:Male
Purchased my classic 3 in November and have become obsessed with it. The versatility to be able to do pizza at 650 degrees or smoke a pork butt at 225 is amazing. My charcoal last longer due to how airtight this thing is! Once you get it dialed in on the temp you want, walk away and forget it. The additional attachments that come with the 3 is really where it runs away from the rest of the kamado grills out there. The sloroller is developed by Harvard science and creates a perfect smoke every time. The ash basket other kamado owners are paying extra for as an aftermarket, included. Lastly being able to move the half moon racks to create different heat zones is the ultimate game changer. Kamado Joe is setting the standard of what a grill can accomplish. To say I love this thing would be an understatement
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Slyj27
Verified Purchase:Yes
I started with a steel kamado, and while it worked ok, nothing replaces ceramic. Temp control, insulation, heat retention, and a sealed environment are the reasons I was interested (along with grilling versatility) and I was not disappointed. It’s been a short while but so far this grill can handle everything. I am very happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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