Grilling pairs well with the great outdoors, but thanks to huge advancements in cookware technology, you don’t have to wait for sandal weather to serve up scrumptious, summer-flavored fare. The good news is, with the right indoor grill, you can get that flame-broiled flavor whatever the weather and within the safe confines of your (warm, cozy) kitchen — whether you’re grilling up steaks, burgers, hot dogs, fish, or veggies.
Grilling inside can certainly make life easier (and tastier!) all year round. The market for grills is vast, though — keep the following in mind, and you’ll end up with the best grill for your needs.
Size: Look at the footprint of the grill and keep your counter and family size in mind before clicking “Add to Cart.” A family of four or more should opt for a 16-plus-inch grill, but if you live in a smaller space or are just cooking for one or two, a much smaller grill is practical.
Extras: Several of our picks are versatile, offering options to griddle, air-fry, dehydrate food, and more.
Food to be cooked and grill skill level: Depending on the range and type of food you’re cooking, you may want to seek out a grill with adjustable heat levels. More advanced grillers will love some of the more complex grills in our roundup, while newbies may want more straightforward options or one with ingredient-sensing technology.
There are so many great options on the market, it can be overwhelming at first to zero in on the perfect one. We’ve rounded up the most tantalizing grills and considered which type of model is right for you. Get ready for a delicious grilling season ahead, any day of the year.
This 13.5x11.5-inch grill has a little something for every kind of cook (and dish). It comes with a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, and a half and full griddle, so you can use it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The dual cooking surfaces also have a hinged cover option for searing two sides of meat at once or making a pressed sandwich.
The BPA-free nonstick griddle is dishwasher-safe, with adjustable temperature controls, a drip tray, and safety indicator lights. Reviewers say it “works like a charm,” “doesn’t smoke,” and is “easy to clean.”
If you hate to say “farewell” to the vibe of outdoor grilling, this is one to consider. This 12.4x16.73x6.81-inch stainless steel grill features high-searing (450 degrees) plates, adjustable temperatures, and lower-heat options for searing everything from sirloin to zucchini.
The lid closes to seal in juice and flavor, and you get the signature grill marks that make everything taste — and look — so delicious (and authentic!). The lid itself is a window, which means you can keep an eye on your meal and prevent overcooking, too.
The grill hood, plate, and drip tray are removable and dishwasher-safe. The grilling plate has nonstick ceramic coating, and while it cannot be removed, it’s easy to wipe clean. The grill also has power and preheat lights for safety and convenience.
Reviewers say it’s “the perfect size,” and grills “just like the outdoors” with “no smoke.”
This indoor grill is especially good for vegetarian and low-fat fish and poultry grilling, and is also wallet-friendly!
While this circular grill can char steak at up to 450 degrees, its low but steady temperatures, five heat settings, even heat distribution, and large, tempered glass lid that locks in heat and splatter are particularly good for slow-grilling lighter fare.
The grill also comes equipped with a removable grease tray, and the entire kit and kaboodle can go in the dishwasher. It also comes with an instruction manual and recipe guide.
Reviewers “love” the “quality” and “good size” of this grill, saying they use it to “cook Korean-style” dishes with “great char marks.”
Part of the fun of grilling outside is all of the crazy gadgets you get to deploy — and of course, the smoke and fire.
Bring the fun inside with this Ninja grill, which also serves as an air-fryer, roaster, and dehydrator. This 1,760-watt grill sears, sizzles, crisps, and air-fries at up to 500 degrees. The cyclonic air perfectly cooks and chars your food with outdoor power and precision. It’s so effective, you can throw frozen meat on the grill and char to perfection in 25 minutes or less.
The set comes with a 4-quart air crisper, a 6-quart cooking pot, and a 15-recipe book. The PTFE/PFOA-free nonstick ceramic grill grate, crisper basket, and pot are dishwasher-safe.
Reviewers love the grill and say that while it is “big and heavy,” it is “faster than other grills,” “truly smokeless,” and overall “awesome” for people who love to grill year-round.
If you want a grill that will serve you well inside as well as outside, this electric George Foreman is a great bet. It comes with an optional stand for patio-counter cooking, and the five heat settings make for a perfect char, no matter what you’re drumming up.
The removable nonstick plates are dishwasher-safe. Reviewers say it is “the perfect grill,” “heats up quick, usually within 3-5 minutes. It cooks food thoroughly,” but others say “the cord needs to be longer by a few feet. And if you plan to use this in your kitchen and don’t have much counter space, good luck.”
If you’re a perfectionist on a quest for the perfect sear, check out this Breville. It offers complete control, including six adjustable heat settings with heating elements embedded into the plates (instead of underneath them), PFOA-free nonstick coating, an LCD so you can set and monitor temperature, and a lid.
The removable grill is dishwasher-safe. The grill also comes with a 30-minute timer dial and a 1-hour automatic shut-off for safety. Reviewers say this “really great” grill is also “really big and very heavy.” Another writes that their “family is in love with it! It looks and feels professional.”
This is a super grill for people who are just getting their barbecue game on. This indoor, 1,800-watt electric grill cooks by adapting to and sensing the thickness of the food.
Six automatic programs can be deployed for burgers, poultry, sausage, red meat, fish, or a sandwich. The grill comes with safety pre-heating and ready-indicator buttons, with beeps for rare, medium, and well done. You can even program the grill to cook up frozen food.
The grill also comes with a detailed instructions manual. Reviewers love the “lightweight” and “easy to clean” grill, saying it cooks food “perfectly” even for beginners.
This PFOA-free grill/griddle combo will be a winner for busy families who need to cook big meals, multiple items in different ways at once, or two different types of entrees simultaneously. The cooking area is half grill, half griddle, each region’s heat can be controlled differently, and both have grease trays.
It’s also reversible, meaning if you want a larger griddle or grill area for a whole mess of pancakes or burgers, that can be done, too. One reviewer says they love the “design,” while another appreciates how flexible it is “for grilled steaks and homemade pancakes.” A “wonderful” buy, another enthuses.
This PTFE-, PFOS-, and PFOA-free smokeless grill truly delivers outdoor barbecue flavor to indoor cooking. The diamond-infused nonstick surface also offers up authentic grill marks, and the adjustable four temperature settings make it easy to cook everything from veggie kebabs to steak.
The cool-touch handles are a bonus if you need to shift the portable grill around. Reviewers appreciate the wallet-friendly price, generous size (“large enough for two T-bone steaks!), and “wonderful” grilling quality. Others appreciate the “easy” cleanup.
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Best for One
Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press
This PFOA-free Dash mini-grill is great for on-the-go grilling or for those who live solo. It’s big enough to grill up burgers, chicken breast, steak, paninis, or grilled cheese. It’s also a great option for parents of young children.
The grill heats up in minutes, and the nonstick grill also comes with an instruction manual and recipe book. It features an indicator light that lets you know when it’s heating and ready for grilling. Reviewers say it “works perfect” and is “great for cooking 1 glorious hamburger.”
Kathleen WillcoxKathleen Willcox is a journalist who writes about parenting, technology, shopping, food and wine.
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