Best Small BBQ Grills Updated May 2025

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Best Small BBQ Grills
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.9

1

9.9

Weber Smokey Joe 14 Inch Portable Grill, Black
Grill quality
Size
Portable
Build quality
Ease of assembly
Works well

9.9

1
Weber Smokey Joe 14 Inch Portable Grill, Black
Grill quality
Size
Portable
Build quality
Ease of assembly
Works well

9.7

2

9.7

Gas One – 14-inch Portable Barbecue Grill with 3-Point Locking Lid for Heat Preservation – Dual Venting System – Small Charcoal...
Size
Grill quality
Value for money
Functionality
Ease of assembly
Portable

9.7

2
Gas One – 14-inch Portable Barbecue Grill with 3-Point Locking Lid for Heat Preservation – Dual Venting System – Small Charcoal...
Size
Grill quality
Value for money
Functionality
Ease of assembly
Portable

9.6

3

9.6

Royal Gourmet CC1830 30 Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Side Table, Outdoor BBQ Grill with 627 Sq. In. Cooking Space for Backya...
Grill quality
Ease of assembly
Value for money
Size
Look
Grill space

9.6

3
Royal Gourmet CC1830 30 Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Side Table, Outdoor BBQ Grill with 627 Sq. In. Cooking Space for Backya...
Grill quality
Ease of assembly
Value for money
Size
Look
Grill space

9.4

4

9.4

Royal Gourmet CC1830S 30" BBQ Charcoal Grill and Offset Smoker | 811 Square Inch cooking surface, Outdoor for Camping | Black
Value for money
Grill quality
Functionality
Design

9.4

4
Royal Gourmet CC1830S 30" BBQ Charcoal Grill and Offset Smoker | 811 Square Inch cooking surface, Outdoor for Camping | Black
Value for money
Grill quality
Functionality
Design

9.3

5

9.3

Blackstone 1971 Original 17” Tabletop Griddle with Stainless Steel Front Plate, Powder Coated Steel, Black
Cooking ability
Heat distribution
Ease of use
Build quality
Size
Functionality

9.3

5
Blackstone 1971 Original 17” Tabletop Griddle with Stainless Steel Front Plate, Powder Coated Steel, Black
Cooking ability
Heat distribution
Ease of use
Build quality
Size
Functionality

9.2

6

9.2

Char-Griller® Patio Pro Charcoal Grill and Smoker with Cast Iron Grates, Premium Wood Shelf and Damper Control, 250 Cooking Squ...
Grill quality
Size
Value for money
Ease of cleaning
Heat distribution

9.2

6
Char-Griller® Patio Pro Charcoal Grill and Smoker with Cast Iron Grates, Premium Wood Shelf and Damper Control, 250 Cooking Squ...
Grill quality
Size
Value for money
Ease of cleaning
Heat distribution

9.0

7

9.0

Barbecue Charcoal Grill Stainless Steel Folding Portable BBQ Tool Kits for Outdoor Cooking Camping Hiking Picnics Tailgating Ba...
Grill quality
Value for money
Lightweight
Ease of assembly
Ease of cleaning

9.0

7
Barbecue Charcoal Grill Stainless Steel Folding Portable BBQ Tool Kits for Outdoor Cooking Camping Hiking Picnics Tailgating Ba...
Grill quality
Value for money
Lightweight
Ease of assembly
Ease of cleaning

8.7

8

8.7

Cuisinart Petite Gourmet Portable Gas Grill with VersaStand™, Compact Tabletop BBQ, 150 Sq. In. Cooking Surface, 5,500 BTU Burn...
Size
Portability
Cooks well
Functionality
Ease of use

8.7

8
Cuisinart Petite Gourmet Portable Gas Grill with VersaStand™, Compact Tabletop BBQ, 150 Sq. In. Cooking Surface, 5,500 BTU Burn...
Size
Portability
Cooks well
Functionality
Ease of use

8.5

9

8.5

Joyfair Portable Charcoal Grill with Thermometer, Small Tabletop Barbecue Grill for Outdoor Camping Backyard Party BBQ Cooking,...
Ease of assembly
Functionality
Portableness
Cooking ability
Size
Appearance

8.5

9
Joyfair Portable Charcoal Grill with Thermometer, Small Tabletop Barbecue Grill for Outdoor Camping Backyard Party BBQ Cooking,...
Ease of assembly
Functionality
Portableness
Cooking ability
Size
Appearance

8.3

10

8.3

Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Searing Grill with Viewing Window & Adjustable Temperature Control to 450F, 118 sq. in. Surface ...
Ease of cleaning
Grill quality
Works well
Value for money
Ease of use
Taste

8.3

10
Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Searing Grill with Viewing Window & Adjustable Temperature Control to 450F, 118 sq. in. Surface ...
Ease of cleaning
Grill quality
Works well
Value for money
Ease of use
Taste

Our Top Choice

9.9

1

9.9

Weber Smokey Joe 14 Inch Portable Grill, Black
Grill quality
Size
Portable
Build quality
Ease of assembly
Works well

9.9

1
Weber Smokey Joe 14 Inch Portable Grill, Black
Grill quality
Size
Portable
Build quality
Ease of assembly
Works well