Best Charcoal Grills

Grill Picker tracks 2 charcoal grills — charcoal grills for that classic smoky flavor and a screaming-hot sear — from 2 brands, priced $235 to $800. Our top-rated pick is the Weber Master-Touch 22 at 4.8★, and the largest is the Weber Master-Touch 22 at 363 sq in of cooking area. Compare them all below.

Weber Master-Touch 22
$235
Charcoal Grill
4.8(6,700)

The Weber Master-Touch 22 is the upgraded version of Weber's iconic charcoal kettle, adding a hinged Gourmet BBQ System grate, a built-in thermometer, and a Tuck-Away lid holder. It's a benchmark backyard charcoal grill.

Hinged GBS GrateOne-Touch Ash CleanupBuilt-In Thermometer
Charcoal363 sq inapprox 225–700°F
Best for: Versatile charcoal grilling and light smoking
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PK Grills PK360
$800
Charcoal Grill
4.7(700)

The PK Grills PK360 is a cast-aluminum charcoal grill and smoker with a capsule-shaped body and 4-vent airflow control for precise two-zone cooking. PK Grills makes rustproof, heirloom-quality American charcoal cookers.

Rustproof Cast Aluminum4-Vent Airflow ControlCapsule Two-Zone Design
Charcoal360 sq inapprox 200–750°F
Best for: Charcoal purists who want grilling and smoking in one
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