Weber Reviews

I was reluctant to spend this much money on a BBQ grill, but wow, what an improvment over the $150 grills out there!

I especially like the fact that there are no ceramic bricks or lava rocks. These always fell down to the bottom of my old grills, resulting in an uneven temperature across the grill, and a constant source of maintenance. Not the case here.

This grill encorporates long triagular metal pieces to cover the burners, which almost completely eliminate flare-ups. I can now cook dark meat chicken and sausage without any trouble at all.

There is a "gauge" on the side of the unit that gives you a pretty good idea how much propane is left in your tank, and replacement of the tank is a breeze compared to previous grills I have owned.

I think the best thing of all, is the fact that the grill is almost completely assembled when you take it out of the box. All you have to do is attach the legs, set the side burner, the side "counter" and the grill surface in place, and you are done. You only need 1 small wrench, and it's included! It even comes with a 40lb propane tank.

The only thing I am not thrilled about is the fact that the three burners run from side to side. This forces you to light at least 2 burners even if you are only cooking a small amount of food. Kind of wasteful, but they all seem to be that way...

I am completely satisfied with this grill, and would recommend it to anyone who loves to grill. If you only cook bugers once in a while, you may want to look at a cheaper model, though.

This model is on display at Home Depot, if you want to see it up close and personal before you buy... Watch their ads, too. It was 10% less than the Amazon price when I bought it.

I too was a Weber Kettle man (22 1/2"). Charcoaling was fine for weekends, but after work, it was difficult and time consuming. A friend gave me his old Kenmore that was borderline acceptable, but very small and uneven cooking (and only 2 burners). Through a reward program at work, I was able to select my choice of many gifts. My eyes lit up when I saw the Silver C. My thoughts: impeccable reputation, and only an IDIOT would spend that much $ on a grill.
Invited a friend to help with the assembly (he was jealous as ever, but as excited as me) and, between cold ones, took about 15 minutes to complete.
Needless to say...you get exactly what they tell you - exactly: quality workmanship, no flare ups, easy care, even cooking, consistent every time! Although mine was free, I feel it was worth twice the retail cost. Roasts, beer can chicken, fish, steaks..you name it, no problem at all + their website is phenomenal.
Now I grill, at minimum, 4 nights a week, 365 days a year. Fun, healthy, and perfect. Roasts and ribs are a favorite, as there is more refreshment time. Just looking at it on your deck brings a big smile (and your friends will have a green twinkle in their eye when they see it). Yes, the Weber's are truly the Cadillac's of grills.
Already looking at the Gold series, and I will gladly fork over my bucks for it. Only problem...I know my Silver C (and my Kettle) will be around long after I croak.

This grill is the best for the value. If you spend any more, you may not get any more features, performance, and reliability. If you spend less, you may end up with an inferior product that changes its model number and design year after year w/o a proper catalog of spare parts and customer service.

At first, the $499 price tag may seem hefty, not after you compared its features and design to other grills... you'll soon question how Weber does all this for under $500. Don't be fooled by other grills that may be all stainless like the Nexgrill from target, my friend bought one and I saw the quality of that thing and it made me laugh... The quality is so poor that the handle is falling off after 8 months of usage. His NexGrill Cover is even turning brown cuz it only has one layer.

Features:
First of all, this grill comes with a propane tank (not many do), porcelain enameled cast-iron grate (heavy duty from Home Depot), porcelain enameled lid for rust resistance, built in thermometer, three 12K BTU burners, a side burner at 10K BTU, and crack proof wheels. Quality control is amazing at Weber. You will not regret it, plus their catalog is so impressive that you can pin point to one tiny screw and they can replace it for you.

I have always been a Weber Kettle (22.5" Silver One Touch) kind of BBQer, but I have to give in on the time issue so I purchased only from Weber when I decided to pick up a gas grill.

Folks, buy this and you won't regret it... you'll soon cook everything outdoors as I have.
Now I am a proud owner of two Weber grills and with covers on them, I plan on keeping both forever.

We really love the Weber Chill and have not had any guest to our home who hasn't asked where we got it and even how much it cost! We ordered the silver and would recommend to anyone ordering to get the two wire baskets (extra cost) to go with it. This allows you to stack many 12 oz. cans of soft drinks/beer, etc. Also would recommend keeping cooler out of harsh sunlight and turning up when stocked completely full. We entertain outdoors all summer and have used the cooler every day. Highly recommended!

Keeps the beer cold! I could stop there but I'll continue! Had party 2 weeks ago and moved the chill out on the patio so people wouldn't have to be going in and out the door every 5 minutes. Worked out great!

I keep all my can pop (soda) and beer in it so I have more room in my fridge. Everyone who has seen the chill loves it and 2 of them have even bought one for their home.

This thing rocks!! It comes packaged nicely and secure and sets up in no time. It cools down fast and is the must have patio item for your summer. Baskets are a must get. I will be chillin and grllin a lot with this badboy come summertime!!! Go load it up with your favorite brewskis!!!

We grill almost every day, winter and Summer, we have been "getting along" up to now with a Charboil grill which is cheap, and I am afraid, rather nasty but I didn`t know about Weber in those days.
When the Summit arrived, I knew that this was a different level of grilling. The first time I switched it on and fired up I was thinking, "the people who designed this knew what they were doing"
Easy to assemble, an eyecatcher on the deck and a charm to use.
Even cleaning it shows that this product was made by someone who KNOWS GRILLING. But be careful, using this baby has made me put on 5 pounds in two weeks. Thats the only down side. This machine is perfect and worth every one of the 999 dollars it cost.

I remember looking at a summit grill five years ago but fell for a "Cook On" instead. I remember the sales guy told me if you have the money summit is the only grill worth it. That was five years ago and the summit has just gotten better. The frame is strong, the body of the grill is twice as thick as others and the stainless looks clean. Flavor bars are solid and heavy. Big difference from Genesis! Most grills warn you not to exceen 500F, the Weber wants you to pre heat to 550F. Controls are perfect and look like they will wear well. Cart is good size and sturdy. Warming racks sit high enough you can leave them on and still reach the back of the grill. Four burners is a must and being able to control them like the Weber can is great. To sum it up, easy to build, easy to use, nice cook book comes with and warranty is best in business. This should be a ten year grill so remember that when you buy. This is a true five star grill for those who want to step up from a Genesis or a Target special grill.

This is my fifth lifetime Weber grill and they keep getting beter. Just like any other Weber, the quality is superb, the food tastes great, and it is sturdy as a rock! What seperates this one from the rest is striking looks! I proudly rolled this fine piece of culinary genius onto my back deck for the neighbors to gauck at! Oh, and the perfect touch is the beautiful thermometer set into the lid, with the nice red and black Weber logo. The silver and black thermometer and the stainless steel plating is what takes this grill to the SUMMIT! I'm proud to be a five time Weber customer.

Love these tools. They work perfect with the Weber Q. Well constructed stainless steel, that is very easy to clean. They can be stored under one of the side tables and when using the grill the special hole in the tool can be hung on either side table.

If you have the Weber Q, you will love the Weber Q tools.

These ergonomic backscratchers are really the best when you have a hard to reach itch along your spinal cord. These can even be used to massage your legs or feet or even a pet dog's hairy back. They are stainless also so you can use them on a pet turtle underneath a tank of water.

After my husband narrowed down the grills to Weber, we decided on this model. Even if you are not a pro at back yard cooking this will make you feel like you are.
We cook most of our meals on the grill, and one that is easy to use, clean and maintain, puts the fun back in it. This one fit our needs and then some.
The service from Amazon was exceptionally fast,professional and extremely easy.
The grill arrived to our garage door. Was assembled in 20-30 minutes. All information and the special tool to put it together were inside the box. No problems with anything.
I have cooked steak, burgers, roast, chicken, hot dogs and many other outdoor favorites. Everything came out great.
This was the best thing we have purchased in a long time. And I think we will have it for along time.
I do wish they had put more hooks for hanging things, like the cleanning tool, or other utensils. Or maybe some kind of basket on the end to put your potholders or seasoning in.
We are very pleased with this model, and with the entire experience and would recommend it highly.

Like everyone else who reviewed it, I moved up from the cheap grills to the Genesis Gold B, and I highly recommend it.

I was concerned about only having 3 burners when I saw others with 4 and a higher BTU rating, but I can't imagine how those things would have any positive affect. The thing heats up to 700 degrees in a matter of a minute or two, and steaks prefer to be seared at about 550 or so (and cook about 400). Also the front to back layout of the burners is preferable to side to side because it allows you to not put direct heat on the meat in the middle of the grill and creates a hot air convection around it to thoroughly cook the meat.

I am very glad I purchased the gold model because of the longer warranty provided by the stainless steel cooking grates and falvorizer bars which are easier to clean and take care of anyway because you don't have to worry about gouging them. The additional work area is nice as well (the pieces just set on there so you can carry all of your spices and stuff out on them). Besides the all stainless steel look is appealing.

Another thing that sold me was the availability of parts locally, I can go to any local hardware store and pick up almost any part for it.

The best thing about the grill is I haven't been able to screw up the cooking, everything always gets done thoroughly, and the more I use it the better it tastes because of the flavorizer bars.

After doing extensive research and reading many reviews, I purchased the Weber Genesis Gold B Stainless last year. It hurt to pay over $500 for a grill, but no regrets here. It was a great buy and I am still very pleased with it. The last three Char-Broil grills I have owned each rusted away within two years. Over a six year period I spent $700 on Char-Broils, and still cooked on a mediocre grill. The Weber cooks great, will last much longer than six years, and costs less than buying a new grill every two years. The Weber has been in ocean air for almost a year and doesn't have a spot of rust yet.

The construction is very solid; stainless steel throughout including the grill surface. It looks fantastic and gets a few "wow's" from the neighbors. The three burners allow for excellent control. Thick meats or chicken can be cooked over the center burner on low or off, while the front and back burners provide indirect heat. The results are best I have seen for any barbeque under $1,000.

At this price, you do get some nice features. The propane tank hangs easily from the side and the gauge provides accurate readings. The lid handle is well insulated and is barely warm even when the grill is over 500 degrees. The burners have excellent power and pre-heating can be done in 3-5 minutes. If you cook a lot on low heat, the grease does build up. Ten minutes on high heat takes care of the problem, though.

Overall, this is the best Barbeque I have owned. It cooks like a dream, cleans up well, looks great and will last a long time.

I was having second thoughts on the WSM, as it costs 3+ times similar looking bullet style smokers. Then I read the reviews here, thought about how satisfying ALL my other Weber products have been, thought about how much I'd spend on the food I'd prepare with this baby, and fired it up. First effort was awesome, with a couple whole chickens on the lower rack and a big salmon filet on the top.

I'm not looking back. This is a fine product, easy to use, and the food prepared using it is great. Enjoy!

I purchased my Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker in August 2003 after talking about doing so for years and after looking at many competing models. I am not disappointed. From an engineering prespective it's design is simple and straightforward and it is extremely well built (just compare it to competing models and you will quickly see the difference). By reviewing the Thermometer installation procedures available at "virtualweberbullet" web site, adding an industrial grade thermometer by drilling a small hole in the cover was completed easily.

The results have been fantastic!! I have used the noted web site to learn about techniques to extend the cooking period without having to add charcoal and the rib recipe (The Best Ribs in the Universe) is out of this world! Smoked Turkey, smoked chicken, smoked salmon and smoked almonds have all been easy to prepare and the results outstanding.

I easily designed and constructed a side simple shelf (from two shelf brackets, a 10"x12" piece of oak, and a 1/8"x1" by 30" piece of steel straping available at Home Depot) that can be temporarily attached to the cooking section for use during any smoking session and easily removed so that you can then place the cover on the smoker for storage.

You will not be disappointed with the results of you efforts with this smoker!

I've used several cheaper water smokers, offset units, gas grills, you name it. I've used them all to make bar-b-que, however, non of them has produced a better product then the Weber Smokey Mountain. This is the best smoker you can buy at any price. It's perfect for small families and large ones. You can easily prepare 6 to 10 racks of ribs at once. I've done 3 - 7lbs pork butts and a 12 lbs brisket at the same time.

This unit is made to Weber standard, so you know it's well built. Heavy enamel coating that will last a life-time. The effeciency of the cooker is unbelievable. I've done 15 hour cooks without adding any extra fuel.

This is the first smoker (of any type) that I've used that I didn't have to baby sit. Most smokers need almost constant attention in order to maintain proper temp. Not the Weber. It needs virtually no adjustments to keep a steady smoking temperature for hours and hours. You can easily do overnight cooks and sleep easy as the Weber does it's magic.

I recently purchased the Weber Summit Silver A as an upgrade to an old Weber I had. I am very pleased with the purchase. It was extremely easy to build and came in perfect condition. A total of 10 bolts and two cotter pins was all it took to put together this giant grill. It took approximatly 1 hour to build since I had to do it alone and wanted to be real careful not to scratch any parts. The previous Weber purchase lasted many years and I can tell that this one will last at least as long. The grill is very well made and the stainless stell option with the storage area is usually found only on very high end grills. ...

This is my first Weber gas grill and it is the best one I ever have had. I would recommend this grill to anyone. It looks classy,is well built, and is VERY easy to put together. I have used it about a dozen times already since receiving it and it works great. cooks food evenly...no hot spots...has a hood mounted thermometer that is accurate and best of all it starts first time every time with the electronic ignitor..(not like those [other] grills). I would also recommend buying the 18" brass bristle cleaning brush... I did and it works well...also bought the grill cover to protect it from the weather..it is well made and rugged...I have no regrets about buying this grill and I can tell you one thing for sure is that you will be the envy of your neighborhood.

I received this grill last week after ordering on Amazon.

Shipping time was a bit slow but for free who can complain. It took about 9 to 10 days to receive.

Set up was easy and would have been completed in under 40 minutes as Weber suggests if I hadn't been watching TV at the same time and hence installing one of the pieces backwards.

The grill looks great and I am happy with the components, etc. Stainless Steel cooking grate looks strong, the storage under the grill is huge and the finish is really nice.

I grilled on the grill Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I found the grill heats up to 500 degress in about 15 minutes. This is a little slower than some have suggests but I live in Michigan where it has been windy and cold. These factors may increase time to heat up. Chicken breasts on Friday (in about 8 minutes), pork tenderloin on Saturday (about 12.5 minutes) and spareribs on Sunday (2.25 hours a a pretty constant 275 degrees...I used two left burners with one near high and the other at low, i then cooked on the right side.

I would suggest those looking for a great grilling cookbook to buy "Best Grill" by America's Test Kitchen (publisher of Cook's Illustrated Magazine). Great book for recipes as well as techniques.

Need a grill but don't have lots of space? I just moved into an apartment with a small patio. They don't allow grills, so I got this easy to hide Baby Q and it's awesome. I can grill 4 burgers and a couple dogs at a time, or a couple steaks and some veggies and it's over a flame, not on a glorified frying pan.

I also bought the tank adapter so that I don't have to keep swapping out propane canisters. The most important thing to consider though is taste, and this little baby makes some tasty tasty burgers. Just cook properly (ie. don't overflip your burgers, and don't keep lifting the top of the grill. Let the smoke recirculate). I haven't tried chicken yet, but I'm sure it'll be great too.

So get this "Baby" and you'll be Grillin' like Bob Dylan.

I have now used my Weber Baby Q for about a month and find it to be the best grill that I have used in a long time. It is small enough that I can easily use it as a tail gate or camping grill, and yet big enough that I can cook a lot of food at one time.

Two features worth mentioning are that the grill drippings, which typically on small grills cause flare-ups, are directed by the cast grill away from the flame to prevent any flare-ups.

The second feature worth mentioning is that the grill cooks a little faster and more evenly than smaller stamped steel type portable grills.

One last feature that I will mention is that the grill cleans up easily as the body is cast aluminum and the grill surface has some sort of coating on it to prevent stickage.

Don't hesitate to buy this grill--you will be very happy with your purchase.

You can find the propane at most hardware stores, including Lowe's and Sears. You want the 14 oz not the 16 oz that is sold with camping equipment.

Thanks again to Weber-Stephens for making an excellenct product. This is my third Weber grill, but I still have the first. These products last a lifetime. This is the king of charcoal grills (which I think are the only kind to have). The best features for me are the charcoal storage area and the gas ingnition system, no more messing with smelly lighter fluids. Thanks, Weber-Stephens, now I can't wait for my wife to say "Honey, you can light the grill."

I've been a Weber man for years, and have burned the grates out of 3 of them - that should give you some idea on how often we fire up the grill.

We used our Performer for the first time yesterday. Does it work any better/worse than my other Weber kettle grills? Well, no - tough to improve on the basic kettle design for cooking. BUT, it is just so damn convenient!

First, the ash catcher lets you keep it on a wooden deck, and not out on the yard/concrete patio. So now I'm cooking right next to the party which is generally on the deck.

Second, Charcoal is right there in the bin, propane is right there in the tank, and the lighter is part of the grill. You walk out to the grill with your dinner. You DO NOT make three trips with the charcoal bag, lighter fluid, where the hell are the matches, etc.

Third, You start the burner under the coals, and you walk away. None of the "did the wind blow out the fire" stuff.

Fourth, those with pets will appreciate having the stainless steel table next to the kettle. I was constantly shooing the dog away from the steaks which I set down on the patio. Now, they're up on the table and out of reach.

So, like I said, it's convenient.

Forget about the gas grill. This beauty with the gas igniter is just as fast in my opinion. Pile up the charcoal with grates that are included, press a button to start the blast flame, and go prep your meal. In hardly no time at all the charcoal is ready to cook over. I tried spare ribs using the indirect heat method the first time I used it and could not believe the ease. Leave the lid on and let the Weber do its job! Try that with a gas grill!
Close the vents to extingish the charcoal then relite it the next time you grill.

I ordered this Weber grill. It took about 2 weeks for free delivery. I wanted to have everything in place to quickly hook up the grill to the natural gas line when it arrived, but I could not find anywhere on the internet what fittings were needed to hook this grill up. The only information out there from one post turned out to be incorrect in noting that "a 1/2 pipe fitting" is needed.

So now, in order that everyone else will be prepared and have the information needed on this grill, IT TAKES A 3/8 INCH PIPE FITTING which hooks directly to the quick disconnect hose. For those not experienced in pipe fittings, this is a regular pipe fitting, and not a flared or compression fitting.

Wish I had known this when my arrived, but hopefully this will save everyone else a trip to Home Depot on the day the grill arrives.

Continued good grilling on this great product from Weber.

I toyed with the idea of getting a highly rated Jenn-Air grill after reviewing a Consumer Reports article. Having owned a previous Weber for more than a decade (it was great), and having read the above Amazon reviews, I decided to go with the Weber, however. The Gold C is not a grill, it's an achievement. Quality construction, tremendous performance, even good to look at. Construction was easy (I wish the instructions used more words and fewer pictures, though).Their enclosed cook book has some terrific looking recipes; I already own their hardcover cookbook, and it's filled with awesome dishes. There were some parts for the grill that weren't quite right, and Weber has replaced them without question or hassle; indeed, customer service even apologized! Their newsletter also has some excellent cooking tips. Amazon's price is incredible, ordering was easy, delivery was on time, and the price can't be beat. If you're looking for a grill, look no further. Buy this one, and get it from Amazon.

Bought this grill from Amazon, saved $150 over all the local home centers.

My friends call me a serious cook/foodie.
I was not about to be sucked into the name-hype of weber.
However after 2 months of using this grill, I'm sold.

The grill is very solid. Stainless makes cleaning easy
and the grill keeps it shine.

The no-flare system allows very flexible cooking methods.
You can bake indirect by placing food over off-burners or
using the hanging basket. Grilled food turns out perfect,
not dried out or burnt. Baked items like potatoes/corn/
squash turn out great. Even greasy lamb doesn't flare and
burn. I've had very consistent results for meals like
ribs for 35 people, a rib roast, and the normal BBQ fare.

The side burner is relatively underpowered, but is fine
for saute or boiling water. (similar to camping stove).
The main BBQ burners heat FAST. 5 minutes for 600+ degrees.

The drip pan, and "funnel" where everything drips down
slides out, and the carbonized stuff brushes right out
like flakes. excellent design.

Assembly was cake and quick. Box was very well packed.

The only possible gripe is that the area where the control
dials are could have been used for "counter space" instead.

get this grill from amazon, you won't regret it.