Shipping was fast, set up was a breeze. I had been wanting a stand alone griddle for a while, something with Weber quality and design. I especially love the front grease drain and three burners for the 28'' Griddle. It heats evenly and quickly and the work space on either side is plenty sufficient for prep. Very happy with this purchase and super glad that Weber entered this space.
Used a Blackstone for the past 3 years. Must say, this Weber has much more even heat and cooks at a lower temperature on low. Very happy and believe I made the right choice.
I did some research and watched a number of YouTube videos on the Weber and others brands. I selected the Weber for 2 reasons. 1. I am a loyal Weber grill customer and I currently own a Weber Smokefire Smoker. 2. I could not find any current unfavorable reviews on YouTube. To say the least, the Weber Griddle I purchased met or exceeded all my expectations. BTW, it was easy to assemble.
I watched several videos on proper use, how to season, and lots of "helpful hints" for before attempting to use it myself. Three things I would recommend for starters... first, it takes time to season the grill properly (plan accordingly). Second, have what you want to cook prepared and near the grill (everything cooks faster than you think). Lastly, keep paper towels close (helps clean the surface and utensils while cooking). This was gifted to me recently and I'm still learning the different heat levels to cook with. From what I've learned thus far, start hot then adjust as necessary.
Very happy with the 28" griddle, perfect for my wife and I. The burners are very responsive to the controls, and the griddle itself distributes the heat evenly. Cleanup after cooking is easy. Thank you for adding to my collection of Weber outdoor cooking enjoyment.
This Weber Griddle is so awesome, it’s built very well and strong just like all Weber products it has a good warranty. Cooking on the griddle is easy and cooks very quickly due to the griddle gets very hot and easy to control temperature. I would recommend Weber griddle over the Black Stone.