The 10 Best Stainless Steel Griddles

This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Whether you're a professional chef, a master of home cookery or a barbecuing champion, a stainless steel griddle is one of the most useful tools you can have on hand. Durable, versatile, and easy to adapt to almost any cuisine, you can use it to achieve the perfect sear on meats, sauté vegetables by the plateful, and serve up perfectly proportioned dishes to any size of crowd. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Whether you're a professional chef, a master of home cookery or a barbecuing champion, a stainless steel griddle is one of the most useful tools you can have on hand. Durable, versatile, and easy to adapt to almost any cuisine, you can use it to achieve the perfect sear on meats, sauté vegetables by the plateful, and serve up perfectly proportioned dishes to any size of crowd. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Blackstone Table Top

If you are looking for a compact unit to take on camping trips or family picnics, you can't get much better than the Blackstone Table Top (appx. $74). With over 260 square inches of cooking space that you can easily wipe clean after use, it makes meal prep a breeze.

Built-in grease catcher
Burner distributes heat evenly
Top flips upside down for storage

2. Bioexcel Taco Cart

The Bioexcel Taco Cart (around $249) will make you look like the top chef at any small function or gathering. Its heavy duty, stainless steel construction is simple to assemble and disassemble for transport, and it has a slide-out drawer to safely collect runoff.

High sides and backsplash
Electronic ignition start
Rolling casters that lock

3. Cuisinart Elite

The Cuisinart Elite (about $143) is a handy, countertop device with separate upper and lower temperature controls and reversible plates that can be used as a griddle or a grill. It can be spread out flat for more surface space or folded in half when you need to sear both sides.

Heats up to 500 degrees fahrenheit
Plates are dishwasher safe
Removable drip tray

4. Blackstone Flat Top

With the Blackstone Flat Top (about $370) you have everything in one place to chop, dice and grill the afternoon away. It features a removable cutting board to one side, a shelf to place your finished items and an easy push-start button that is battery powered.

720-square-inch top
Legs fold for storing
Rear grease management system

5. Little Griddle Universal

For a nice, relaxing weekend breakfast, the Little Griddle Universal (around $51) weighs only 9 pounds and can be placed directly over the flames, so even the most amateur cook can look like a professional when preparing pancakes, eggs and bacon to enjoy in the morning sunshine.

Strong underside cross-bracing
Ventilation slots for airflow
14-gauge stainless steel

6. Baking Steel

The Baking Steel (about $189) can be used over any heat source, whether you're cooking with gas, electric or induction — or even in the oven. You can have beautiful sizzling steaks in minutes, or turn it over and use it as a pizza stone to get the perfect crispy crust.

Also available in a round version
Virtually indestructible material
No raised edges or handles

7. Zenware Teppanyaki

Featuring heavy-duty construction, detachable handles for easy serving, and over 22 inches of cooking space, the Zenware Teppanyaki (about $89) is a great choice when you're in charge of turning out platefuls of sauteed and seared deliciousness for a bunch of hungry dinner guests.

Front trough to catch excess food
Bonus utensils included
Labor-intensive to clean

8. Royal Gourmet Portable

With two burners and an optional carrying case, the Royal Gourmet Portable (about $79) is a handy tabletop solution for preparing a hot meal wherever you set up shop. Its heating surface is easy to clean, and it features a piezo ignition system with easy-to-use control dials up front.

Each ring controlled separately
Up to 12000 btus cooking power
Liquid propane tank not included

9. BBQ-Toro Plancha

If you are looking for something helpful to go along with your kettle grill, look no further than the BBQ-Toro Plancha (appx. $59). Its smooth surface allows you to get just the right sear on those burgers and dogs without losing any to the burning embers below.

Easy to clean surface
18 inches in diameter
May warp over intense heat

10. Charcoal Companion Pro

To reduce flames flaring up or horrible curls of black smoke from blinding you, the Charcoal Companion Pro (about $52) has an integrated reservoir to catch grease as it drains away from your food. It's sturdy and lightweight, making it a handy add-on for your next weekend getaway.

Great for indoor and outdoor use
Handy rear edge stop
Slides around easily

Last updated by Misty Alder

Born and raised in the American Deep South, Misty's career in elder care took a sharp left turn when she was swept away to the land of Robin Hood by her very own Merry Man. She's a coffee-swilling master of stitch-witchery with a magical touch in the kitchen and a neverending stream of Disney gag reels playing in her head. A certified nursing assistant by trade and a toy aficionado by choice, some intense parenting ensured she was well versed in gardening, carpentry and electrical engineering by the time she entered grade school. Her culinary artistry, tool-wielding wizardry, and skill with needle and thread were honed over nearly four decades in the kitchens, workrooms, and outdoor spaces of family, friends, and clients. Voracious reading took care of the rest.

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