The Best Charcoal Grills 2024

1. Weber - 22 in. Master-Touch Charcoal Grill - Black

Natural smoke flavor infusion; dual speed control; silicone smoke tube; removable burn chamber; robust housing; compact design

Expand your culinary repertoire with the Weber Master-Touch 22 in. charcoal BBQ grill featuring the Gourmet BBQ System cooking grate. This plated-steel hinged rack yields 363 sq. in. of grilling space with a removable center section that can be replaced with a separate cookware device from the Weber Gourmet System lineup (not included). Use the outer portion of the grate to continue grilling or lift up one or both of the hinged sides to reposition charcoal. The porcelain-enameled kettle and lid are quality-built with Weber craftsmanship to provide years of long-lasting use.

2. Char-Broil - Tabletop Charcoal Grill - Black

187 sq. in. cooking area; chrome-plated cooking grid; folding legs; easy to clean

Cook a flavorful meal on the go with this Char-Broil 465131014P tabletop charcoal grill that features a 187 sq. in. chrome-plated cooking grid to accommodate a variety of different foods. Folding legs offer easy portability for camping or traveling.

3. Nuke - Delta Outdoor Argentinian Charcoal Grill - Black

Electronic ignition; Air Rotisserie system; wheels

Hand-crafted by Argentinian artisans, the Nuke Delta Outdoor Argentinian Grill with Cover is an Argentinian-style gaucho grill designed to bring a modern style and functionality to the centuries-long grilling traditions on the Argentina Pampas (prairies). The Delta’s heavy-duty brazier-style fire-starter basket offers dedicated space to burn logs (or charcoal), allowing the red-hot coals to fall through the grate when they are ready for use. The entire grill is lined with refractory bricks that focus the heat on the height-adjustable, 547 sq. in. grill grate. Using the included poker and shovel, cooks can bank coals for direct high-heat searing, or spread those coals thin for low and slow techniques. The Delta includes a rugged stand with swivel casters and attached steel lid and a drawer below the brick-lined base which can be used for accessories or as a warming drawer. It also includes a steel griddle that nests on top of the fire basket for an extra 188 sq. in. of cooking space.

4. Nuke - Pampa Argentinian Charcoal Grill - Black

Brentwood Charcoal Grill; Model BB-1701; For Outdoor; 2 Sq. ft. Cooking Area; Portable Form Factor; Color: Red

The Nuke Pampa Outdoor Argentinian Grill is a budget-friendly option for those inspired grillers that love to play with fire. Constructed of heavy-gauge steel, the Pampa is lined with heat-refractory bricks that focus the heat on the 475 sq. in. grill grate. Its removable split grate allows easy access to the lower section of the grill where the charcoal or real-wood fire is built. When the coals are ready to cook, the Pampa’s entire grill surface can be raised or lowered with its external adjustment arm to make fine heat adjustments throughout the cook. Using the included poker and shovel, grillers can pile coals for direct high-heat searing, or spread those coals thin for low-and-slow techniques. The Pampa includes a rugged stand and an attached steel lid that closes to encapsulate the heat and protect against wind.

5. Nuke - Puma Argentinian Charcoal Grill - Black

Brentwood Charcoal Grill; Model BB-1701; For Outdoor; 2 Sq. ft. Cooking Area; Portable Form Factor; Color: Red

Hand-made by local artisans in Argentina, the Nuke Puma Outdoor Argentinian Grill is a Santa Maria-style grill with a heavy-duty brazier-style fire starter basket where wood is burnt to hot embers before they are slide onto heat refractory bricks under the grill. A control wheel raises or lowers the grill grate allowing grillers to cook from 4 in. to 23 in. from the coals. It's outfitted with v-shaped grill grates, traditional in Argentinian real-fire cooking, to channel fat away from the fire avoiding flare-ups. Combining stainless and heavy-gauge steel, the Puma comes with a wheeled-cart, fire poker and shovel, as well as a cast-iron griddle to overlay the brazier for flat-top cooking.

6. Weber - 22 in. Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill - Black

Protect your wood-fired investment from the elements with a full-length Pro 575 grill cover. Count on year-round protection from the sun, wind, rain, and snow with built-to-last, all-weather material.

Get the same high-performance kettle BBQ grill that is synonymous with the Weber name, now outfitted with a heavy duty steel cart, push-button ignition system, side table, charcoal bin and LCD timer. The Weber Performer Deluxe 22 in. charcoal grill in black also boasts the Tuck-Away lid holder that acts as a pair of extra hands to cradle the lid while you tend to the main course. The cooking platform is a 363 sq. in. Gourmet BBQ System hinged cooking grate with a removable center section that accommodates separately-sold Weber cooking components. After you have feasted on a finger-licking meal, simply pivot the three damper blades in the kettle basin to funnel charcoal dust into the removable ash catcher underneath.

7. Weber - 22 in. Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill - Black

Protect your wood-fired investment from the elements with a full-length Pro 575 grill cover. Count on year-round protection from the sun, wind, rain, and snow with built-to-last, all-weather material.

The Original Weber Kettle has been a charcoal-grilling staple for decades. It is designed to maximize airflow and heat retention, which allows outdoor chefs to cook foods to perfection. This premium 22 in. Charcoal BBQ Grill in black offers a 363 sq. in. cooking platform on which to absorb the unsurpassed flavor infusion that only a briquette fire can provide. A hinged plated-steel cooking grate allows you to easily maneuver coals for direct or indirect cooking without lifting up the rack, while a built-in thermometer keeps you on-point for heat management. After you've savored a delectable meal, simply swivel the three damper blades in the kettle basin to funnel coal dust into the removable ash catcher.

8. Char-Broil - Tabletop Kettle Charcoal Grill - Black

187 sq. in. cooking area; chrome-plated cooking grid; folding legs; easy to clean

Grill meals at camp or at home with this Char-Broil 12301719 tabletop kettle charcoal grill that features a portable design for taking on the road. The porcelain-coated wire grate provides 151 sq. in. of cooking space to accommodate a variety of foods.

9. Char-Broil - Gas2Coal Hybrid Grill - Black/Red

187 sq. in. cooking area; chrome-plated cooking grid; folding legs; easy to clean

Use this 40,000 BTU Char-Broil grill for your next backyard gathering of friends. An adjustable temperature gauge lets you control just how hot you want your grill to be, and it provides you with 600 square inches of cooking space. Durable construction and multiple burners make this Char-Broil grill a must-have for any homeowner.

10. Char-Broil - Longhorn Charcoal/Smoker/Gas Combo - Black

1060 sq. in. total cooking area; 750 sq. in. primary cooking area; 6 porcelain coated wire cooking grates; 2 lid temperature gauges; steel wheels for mobility; 36,000 BTUs

Invite company over for a cookout with this Char-Broil smoker. This charcoal and gas barbecue has six porcelain-coated cooking grates, so food doesn't stick, and 750 cu. in. of grilling space, large enough to cook a feast. Dampers that control heat and smoke make it easy to regulate cooking temperatures in this Char-Broil smoker.