Customer Reviews for Weber - Slate 30" Rust-Resistant Griddle - Black
Customer Rating
5
Best Griddle on the Market!
on May 30, 2025
Posted by: TonyTone BBQ on YouTube
from USA
After nearly 2 years of research, I decided to buy the Weber Slate 30-inch Griddle. I went for the 30-inch because it perfectly into the space I had available for a griddle. The absolute most important factor in my decision making was the quality of the cooking surface itself. I wanted something smooth and easy to maintenance. I know that rust is a major problem with most laptop griddles and the smoothness of the cooking service plays a major role in the quality of food produced. Also the thickness of the cooking service this important in heat distribution. The griddle on the Slate is extremely smooth, like fine old cast iron, and HEAVY. I weighed it, and it weighed in at 40 lb. It's thick, and heat retention and distribution is excellent. Simply based on the cooking surface, the Weber Slate would have been the only choice for me. Beyond that, the rest of the unit is top-notch. I love the built-in digital thermometer, and the easy access to the grease tray, from the front of the unit instead of having on the back. The cabinets are excellent for keeping tools and supplies safe and clean and the side shelves with optional accessories are very handy to have. The lid is sturdy and beautiful and the available cover is also excellent quality. This unit is comparably priced and even less expensive than other brands of similar accessories, and a bit more expensive than other options that are more stripped down, but in my opinion this is the absolute best value on the market. Super happy with this and I'm sure it will provide years and years of excellent service. Super easy to maintain and I'm not at all worried about the cooking service rusting over time. Love it! If you want to see it in action, and if you want to ask me questions about it, visit my YouTube channel. Just look up TonyTone BBQ. As of May 2025, I have nearly 30,000 subscribers and millions of views. I'm looking forward to making more videos using the Weber Slate!
This griddle is everything I wanted and the performance more than exceeds my expectations. After cooking on other griddles this thing is superior. The only thing I wish was a little clearer is more transparency with all the different models and options that the stores carry.
I've had the 30" Slate for about a month now and despite the cold weather I've been determined to get plenty of use out of my new griddle.
It's well designed, looks and feels like a quality product. Cooking on it so far has been great. The controls are very adjustable and do what you ask of them. The griddle surface itself is not totally evenly heated - where the three burners run vertically it's always hotter. I like that the grease trap is at the front, making for easy disposal. The foil trays are a bit pricey though. Most of all I like the fact that there has no sign of any rust - time may tell but it's just as Weber promised. I thought the side shelf size was going to be too big but they've proven to be very useful.
So far I've cooked potatoes, chicken, thinly-sliced beef for cheesesteaks, burgers, and lots of different veggies. I sold my kamari and smoker as I needed to downsize. I think the Slate is going to suit most of my outdoor cooking needs.
Awesome job on steaks for Christmas dinner! Wife verry happy with the results. Cleans up excellently. Heats evenly, my girls gave it to me for Christmas, what a great gift. Hint: They said seasoning wasn't needed but I did it anyway. Dad was a chef and I learned early.