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If you want a gas grill that still looks sharp after a few seasons of rain and sun, stainless steel is the material to look for. Many grills carry the label, though, and not every part is truly stainless. Here is what's available right now, with a close look at the burners, searing, cooking space and grease handling.
Our top pick is the Monument Mesa 2. It has 304 stainless burners, a Broil Zone for searing and 525 sq in of cooking area. The Char-Broil Performance is a proven budget four-burner, and the Electactic is a good choice if you want stainless steel from top to bottom.
1 Monument Grills Mesa 2 410FBZ 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill | 2 Char-Broil Performance Series 4-Burner Gas Grill with Side Burner | 3 Electactic Stainless Steel 4-Burner Gas Grill with Side Burner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Best overall | Best budget pick | Best all-stainless build |
| Fuel | Propane | Not listed | Propane |
| Burners | 4 main burners with Broil Zone | 4 main burners plus 11,000 BTU side burner | 4 stainless burners at 8,000 BTU each plus 10,000 BTU side burner |
| Total output | 37,000 BTU | Not listed | 42,000 BTU |
| Cooking area | 525 sq in total, with flip-up warming rack | 435 sq in primary, 130 sq in swing-away warming rack | Not listed |
| Grates | Enameled cast iron | Porcelain-coated | 3 porcelain-enameled grilling grids |
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Monument Grills Mesa 2 410FBZ 4-Burner Propane Gas GrillBest overallMost recommended by reviewers
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Char-Broil Performance Series 4-Burner Gas Grill with Side BurnerBest budget pick
Electactic Stainless Steel 4-Burner Gas Grill with Side BurnerBest all-stainless build
A four-burner propane grill with a Broil Zone and 304 stainless burners, for backyard cooks who want a strong sear.
Most recommended by reviewers
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One catchReviewers say the casters struggle on grass and gravel.
The Monument Mesa 2 is a four-burner propane grill for backyard cooks who want a strong sear. It pairs 304 stainless burners with enameled cast iron grates and a Broil Zone. the maker says it reaches 500°F in about 5 minutes. Reviews of the Monument line praise the searing, and one reported 630°F on the Broil Zone in about 10 minutes.
It is not an all-stainless grill. The body is enamel-coated and the drip pan is 430 stainless, so look at the Electactic if that matters most. Reviewers also rank its fit and finish a step below the top-rated grill in its class and found it struggled in wind, so give it a sheltered spot.
A full-size four-burner grill with a side burner, for shoppers who want the most grill for the least money.
Prices and availability on Amazon change often.
The Char-Broil Performance Series 4-Burner is a full-size gas grill for shoppers who want four burners and a side burner for the least money. One review named it the best budget gas grill. It lists 565 sq in of cooking space (435 primary plus 130 warming rack) and reached 700°F in that review's tests. Another review found it the most wind-resistant of three grills at its price.
The trade-offs are real. Reviewers describe thinner steel, hot and cool spots, and trouble holding low heat, so it suits high-heat grilling better than slow cooking. The listing does not claim an all-stainless build, so treat it as a value grill with a stainless-look finish.
A propane grill for buyers who want stainless steel panels, shelves and structure instead of painted steel.
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The Electactic 4-Burner is a propane grill for buyers who want stainless steel across the whole cart. the maker says every panel, shelf and structural part is stainless, with no painted surfaces, plus a double-wall lid. It also lists four 8,000 BTU burners, a 10,000 BTU side burner and a built-in thermometer that reads to 1000°F.
Before buying, check the steel grade with the seller. Reviewers call 304 the standard for corrosion resistance and warn that 430 is more prone to rust. Cooking area and warranty terms are not on the listing either, so confirm those too.
Stainless is not one material, and the grade decides how well a grill resists rust. Check which parts are stainless and which grade they use.
Look at the parts list. The top pick has 304 burners but an enamel-coated body and a 430 drip pan. The Electactic is the one with an all-stainless pitch, but its grates are porcelain-enameled.
If you have a natural gas line in an outdoor kitchen, these freestanding propane grills are not the match. Look at built-in or natural-gas-ready models, and have a licensed gas plumber handle fuel line questions. If you grill on a balcony or small patio, look for a compact grill instead, since every grill here is a full-size cart. If you mainly cook low and slow, note that the Char-Broil struggled to hold low temperatures in one review.
The Monument Mesa 2 is our best-value pick. It combines 304 stainless burners, a Broil Zone and 525 sq in of cooking area, and reviewers recommend the Monument line. If you want a full-size four-burner grill for less, the Char-Broil Performance is the budget pick, though reviewers found its steel thinner. Check the warranty either way, since budget grills often offer short coverage.
Usually yes, if the grade and thickness are right. Stainless resists rust better than the thin or painted metals used on very cheap grills, which often fail within a couple of years. 304 is the standard for corrosion resistance, while 430 is more prone to rust and heat stress fractures. A stainless body does not guarantee good cooking, so weigh burners, sear power and warranty as well.
There is no tight definition in the listings we compared. 'All stainless' is a seller's claim, and the Electactic listing uses it for panels, shelves and structure while its grates are porcelain-enameled. Fully stainless construction avoids painted surfaces that can chip and rust. Even so, the grade (304 versus 430) matters more than the label, so check the parts list or ask the seller.
None of the grills on this page is a compact model. Among those with a listed cooking area, the Monument Mesa 2 is the smallest at 525 sq in, and it is still a full-size cart. Reviewers recommend compact grills for balconies and small patios, in the 320 to 450 sq in range. Look for a stainless grill in that size and confirm the steel grade.
None of the picks here is sold as natural gas. The Monument Mesa 2, Electactic, Bestfire and Polar Aurora listings are propane, and the Char-Broil listing does not state a fuel, so confirm before buying. Natural gas and propane are not interchangeable. Some brands sell natural-gas-ready versions or separate conversion kits, and a licensed gas plumber should handle the fuel line. If you have a gas line in an outdoor kitchen, reviewers point to built-in grills.
Why trust BullseyeBuy
The shortlist compares five Amazon listings that were in stock when we checked, weighing steel grades, burner layout, cooking area, grease management and warranty notes. Each one is read against advice from editorial reviews and buyer guides on stainless construction, searing and fuel type.
Our expert team tests products when it is needed and researches online and in interviews. Every guide is fact-checked and edited by a real person.
The BullseyeBuy editorial team · Updated Oct 17, 2026
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