Features:

  • Easy assembly, and quick ignition button. You may receive a rear grease or a front grease drain.
  • Griddle top is easily removable
  • Four independently controlled burners with low to high temperature settings provide versatile cooking options
  • Four industrial strength, caster wheels (two are lockable)
  • Solid stainless Steel burners for long life, and thick Rolled Steel surface for excellent heat retention and distribution
I will probably never to back to flame grilling again

This is the best 'grill' I've ever owned. I don't think I will ever go back to flame grilling again. The versatility of this griddle is amazing. Be sure to watch the videos on the Blackstone website. You will learn quite a bit about proper 'griddling'. Take the time to properly season your griddle and clean it after each use. Look at my photos and you will see a well seasoned griddle.

Outstanding griddle for the money.

This review is for the 36” Blackstone griddle (model 1554) which I have been using for over a year now. Overall I have found this griddle to be an outstanding value, especially for its price point. You might be able to find a better griddle, but you will spend a LOT more money. Some simple assembly is required. My griddle came in a single box. Cut the two plastic straps and the box lid lifts right off. The components seem well packed. I used a 10mm wrench, an adjustable wrench, and a Philips screwdriver to assemble. Once I had it unpacked, assembly took about 15 mins. If I had someone assisting, we probably would have been done in 10 mins or less. Blackstone has a helpful 3 min assembly video you can watch either on Blackstone’s site or on youtube search for “Blackstone 36" Griddle Assembly”. I weighed the griddle top in at 55.5lbs. If you’re not comfortable lifting a bulky item of this weight, get someone to help you. If you discover a problem with your new griddle, email or call Blackstone directly. Page 23 in my manual had their customer service phone and email. I had a small issue and found their customer service to be extremely helpful. Replies to email were prompt and when I phoned, I was talking to a real human being within seconds (a real human being who spoke American as a primary language). Keep in mind, customer service operates M-F 9a-5p Mountain Standard Time. The griddle top comes coated in a protective oil to prevent rust. As noted in the instructions, your first step after assembly is to wash this oil off. I used dish soap in hot water. I followed this up with plain hot water to get the soap off. I towel dried the surface and then fired up the grill for a few mins to cook off any remaining moisture. The top is carbon steel (not Teflon nor stainless steel) and if not seasoned it will rust. For many griddle users, at this point they slap on some oil or bacon and immediately start cooking. Over time they build up the seasoning that helps protect the griddle surface from rusting and the food from sticking. In my case I wanted to do a more methodical seasoning. For a methodical, long lasting seasoning of the griddle, you follow similar steps as you would with seasoning cast iron cookware. Blackstone has a youtube video called “Blackstone Griddle Top Recovery”. This video was made to show people how to restore a rusted griddle top; however, at 2min39sec into this video they cover the topic of seasoning. The Blackstone video agreed with several articles I read about seasoning cast iron cookware with flax oil. Make sure you get the organic, cold pressed, unrefined, refrigerated flax oil. You don’t want any ingredients in the oil other than flax oil. Check the date on it, and shake well before using. It is expensive oil, but you don’t need a large bottle. I did 6 coatings on my griddle and used just a little more than 3oz total of the oil. Each successive layer used less oil. The seasoning coat/layer consisted of : 1. wiping on a thin layer of flax oil over the cooking surface (I applied with a paper towel). 2. wipe off excess oil (I used paper towel). 3. turning on all the burners for 30 mins or so to basically burn the oil in (I ran a little longer than 30 min). 4. turn the burners off and let the griddle cool Repeat the process. Blackstone recommends at least 4-5 coats. The cast iron cookware seasoning articles I read recommended 6 coats. Optimal seasoning will leave you with a shiny black cooking surface. After 6 coats of flax oil, I was nearing the optimal shiny black surface. Check level. Before starting to cook on the griddle, check level. Use a construction level or a marble or anything you have handy. You want to be sure that liquid will flow towards the drain. My patio slopes away from the house, so I had to set the left wheels of the griddle on a scrap of plywood to get the grease to head to the drain hole. Cooking. Even with a great seasoned cooking surface, I add a dash of oil with many of the things I cook (for example, eggs). Cleaning the griddle: Helped along by my well seasoned cooking surface, I find the griddle quick to clean. It typically takes me 3-5 mins. I found a video from a griddle user on youtube that was helpful. Search youtube for “Easy way to clean the Blackstone Griddle (Revised)”. Guy in the video uses spray oil, but I use liquid oil. My only complaint about the griddle would be the same issue that other reviews have mentioned: Blackstone still hasn’t conquered the grease drain problem. Randomly the grease running off will miss the cup and start running down the griddle leg. So use a paperclip or a piece of wire. If you stick it in the hole down to the grease cup, the grease will run down the wire instead of the surface tension causing fluids to flow up under the grease gutter. Or you can wrap a small piece of foil around the end of the drain to direct grease down.

Perfect for Mongolian BBQ - but one flaw

This has hands down been my favorite purchase in a long time! this griddle is high quality, BUT has one flaw-- explained at the end- Other than that- the griddle is fantastic- I have seasoned it and used it 5 or six times since purchase, and get nothing but rave reviews about how great the Mongolian BBQ is - I also purchased the folding shelves add-on, and I cant imagine how anyone can cook without them- they are needed to hold all the plates, and fixings for the meal. Now for the flaw- the grease drip trough and catch pan need to be re-engineered. There is a shallow trough that runs the length of the griddle, that drains to the right - the trough extends out about 2" and has a hole drilled in it. Then there is a catch can that sits under the hole. for most drippings, this is fine. But when you have a lot of oil, grease etc, trying to drain, it starts to miss the catch can, and drips down the leg of the griddle, and puddles on the ground. I have bought the mod extension sold by another seller on here to help with this problem, but it is still not a perfect solution. The fact that there is another seller trying to fix this problem should let Blackstone know they have an issue.

GRILLIN' LIKE A VILLAIN

If you ever want to see your boyfriend have an erection and grill at the same time, buy him this. He pushes it around outside like we're at a teppan grill. I look out of the window and admire my tough guy, delicately flipping my gardenburger on this monstrous grill. Trust me, size matters. Get the 36". We bought the canvas cover to prevent rust and to hide it from the elements. I know that if my boyfriend ever cheats on me that this will be the first thing that I vandalize, because he loves it THAT much. Even more than his Star Trek light up phone he bought in 1984.

Love this griddle! But needs a grease drain mod

Great griddle for the price! I was using the Camp Chef with the griddle attachment before and the Blackstone is way better! It came packaged extremely well and is built well also and heats up evenly. The table that goes with this is a lot of money, but I would highly recommend it! Blackstone 36" Griddle Surround Table Accessory (Grill not included) Also you need to do a grease mod on this, becuase it is a design flaw and without it, the grease runs along the bottom and down the front of the griddle, which is very messy! I used a piece of 3/4 inch copper I had lying around, so I cut a piece at 1 1/4 inches long, then I filed a wedge into it to fit the bottom of the grease hole, then I used J-B Weld 8297 HighHeat 500 Degree Epoxy Putty - 2 oz to attach it since I don't have a welder and it worked out great! Lots of ideas on grease mods out there! The only maintenance that is required, is the burner tubes should be taken off before use in the spring and cleaned out! This is for any gas grill, because spiders can make webs in the tubes and cause back fire which will melt the knobs and damage your grill. There is a special tool to clean the inside of the tubes out. This has not happened to me yet and I own a few grills, but I do clean them. UPDATE 3/28/2017 - It is still working great, but since I am constantly moving mine in and out of the garage, I made the legs more stable! If you don't plan on folding it up, use a 10 x 3/4 self drilling screw and screw one in on each leg to make it more stable.

Favorite cooking tool ever

My husband and I agree that this is one of the best purchases we've ever made. This makes the best food and is easy to clean. The more you use it, the better the flavor it imparts to the food you cook, like cast iron. The size is great, not so big that it feels there's wasted space, not so small that you get cranky that you can't fit enough food on it (see pictures). It heats evenly, but I generally like to have it hotter in the middle and on low on the sides. We've cooked everything from a steak dinner for two to breakfast for seven on it, and every time we love the results. I suggest getting a waterproof cover (the Blackstone cover is not waterproof), flexible grilling spatulas, a scraper, and a melting dome. There is one minor issue, and that is the grease drain. It tends to get clogged with bits of food, and then grease or oil will drip down the leg of the griddle instead of going into the grease trap.

This is the best thing to ever happen to me

This is the best thing to ever happen to me. I have an awesome son and a beautiful wife but they pale in comparison to my griddle.

Love the flat top!!!

Fantastic product! I seasoned the grill just like my cast iron pans and this thing is Amazing! Burgers, dogs, steak, fish, sausage with Onions and peppers, or a dozen pancakes and eggs all at once, this grill does it all. You can recreate fair food or, for me, I used to cook on a flat top while in the Navy and this it right up there with the quality of what we had. I wish I had this grill a few years ago when my son was still wrestling. He was the captain of the team so we always had wrestlers at the house. Man can they eat! This would have made life a lot easier when it came time to cook for the hoard of hungry wrestlers. PRO TIP: Turn on the 3 left burners for your cooking surface and keep the far right burner off. The entire grill will still get hot but the far right can then be used for food to be staged and stay warm. Or, a pan of butter or seasoned oil can be put there for more grill lube. Only bad point: The grease drip is a bad design. The oil runs back under the drain channel and runs down the leg. Amazon sells a little attachment to fix the problem or you can wrap a little bit of tinfoil around the end and direct the grease drippings into the catch pan. Grease Slide Griddle Mod for Blackstone Griddle (Fits 36 inch Blackstone Griddle)

Best way to cook any type of meal you desire

I was researching 4 burner Propane Gas Grills when my present 7 year old Char Broil Infra-Red rusted apart and I needed a replacement. 4 burner grills are very expensive, between $400 and $1500 depending on brand, and the reviews are not that great on most of them. I came across this Blackstone Griddle and started researching griddles since the price was so reasonable. I found that 90% of all restaurants use griddles for cooking, so I decided to purchase it. Assembly was easy and I was seasoning the griddle within an hour. I researched some griddle cooking techniques and my first meal was a London Broil with Asparagus on the side. The London Broil was marinated for an afternoon and then brought to room temperature. I preheated the griddle to around 530 degrees and then seared each side of the London Broil for 5 minutes. I then covered it with a dome while I cooked the asparagus. I placed some olive oil on the griddle and placed the asparagus and lightly salted. By the time I had the asparagus evenly cooked, maybe 10 minutes, the London Broil was also ready for removal. Since the broil was seared, it was moist and flavorful on the inside. It was a great meal. The advantages to a griddle are that you can cook everything from stir fry, to all vegetables, to any meat, to pancakes. Bacon is especially fantastic on this griddle and cleanup takes less than 5 minutes. I highly recommend this Blackstone as it will cook anything you desire to feast on.

BEST GRILL EVER

I am writing this review with the upmost honesty.... This is the BEST grill I have ever owned. I bought this grill in March of 2018 and I have seen a lot of reviewers having to fix the grease flow so that it works properly. I am here to tell you they have fixed this. The model I got was new and improved, and the grease flow is on the back. Assembly is very easy and this thing can cook a ton of food at one time, and it tastes so good. Because the food cooks in its own grease somewhat (not all the grease immediately runs off) it makes the food so much better than a conventional grill. I keep mine inside a shop/garage so I have not had to worry about weather or anything like that. Pros: New grease draining system Large cooking area Wheels to move around (lockable) Great tasting food Cons: I do not like how the handle is where the shelf is. It cuts into the space for the shelving. You will eventually want more space to hold plates etc than the two shelves that are on it. You have to season this grill when you first buy it.

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