Cuisinart Petite Gourmet Portable Gas Grill, Compact & Lightweight Tabletop Small Grill for BBQs, Camping, Tailgates & Small Spaces, 5,500 BTU Burner Folding with Carry Handles, Red

I received it in excellent condition and love the red. Not too heavy for me and fits perfectly in the case i got for it from Amazon. Also fits in my deck box so i can keep it outside. The first time I used it I brought it to the park and had a picnic with some friends. I did as directed and let the fire be lit for 15 minutes before I cooked the burgers. Warning to users: always spray it with some kind of nonstick spray because the hamburgers stuck on the grill. The next time I used it was at home and remembered to spray it and my steak came out perfect and didn’t stick. Cooks quickly on low setting so don’t walk away unless you want it well done. The cleaning up was semi- easy. The grill fits in the sink so i was able to soak it and it washed up good. Cleaning the inside was not as easy due to the fire element and having to clean underneath it. But, in the end, it’s a Great little BBQ! Highly recommend.

I purchased this grill almost 5 years ago. I had the exact same model previously and it lasted for 10 years without replacing ANY parts. I’m not sure why there are some negative reviews, maybe because grease was allowed to collect over time and it created a grease fire. I had to replace my 10 year old grill ( same model) after a month long trip to Montana and Wyoming, where we grilled game meat nearly every night. I failed to clean the grease buildup below the grill grate. Dopey me. It had a good size grease fire I had to extinguish. Completely my fault.So I purchased a new one. Almost five years now, I degrease it fairly regularly , and keep it pretty clean now.My only “complaint “? Because I camp in windy conditions, the flame can be blown out. I relocate the grill to a more sheltered spot but always watch it. I love this little grill.It’s a little pricey but it sure does the job.

We bought this based on our need for portability while camping, reviews on other sites, and the price, which as a Prime member cannot be beat. It has not disappointed. The only issue we have had is that upon arrival, we noticed that several of the screws were loose - giving it a flimsy feel. Especially in the hinges of the top part. So we thought we could just tighten the screws and our issue would be resolved. Which was true. HOWEVER - the thing is designed in such a way that tightening the screws is a major undertaking because you have to take the entire BBQ apart to get inside the Q in order to tighten the screws, which must be tightened from the inside, then you have to remember how you took it apart so you can put it back together again. And the schematic is not helpful at all. Once we figured out what we had to do, took it apart,, tightened the screws, and put it back together again (Impt note: make sure you keep tabs on how it was done so you can retrace your steps back out) everything was great. We followed the directions, it ignited the second time we tried, and has consistently done so. We burned it out for 15 minutes per the directions and it has been fine. Took it on the road and it grilled beef strips, veggies, lamb steaks, sirloin steaks (coated with mayo per a recipe I saw in the newspaper) without any problems. I find it has two basic heats: hot for searing without lid on and can be turned down for slower cooking with lid on. Grilling on it does not give the same flavor for meat as grilling over wood or briquettes but it is so easy to set up with no muss or fuss, and clean up is wonderful due to the enamel inside and grate that on the road it is an acceptable trade off. Did I say clean up was wonderful? My husband loves it just for that part. I would have given it five stars but the for the issue of having to tighten the screws and the crazy design that made it somewhat difficult to do or lack of proper instructions that would have saved time and some frustration.

I was a bit nervous to purchase this grill due to another review claiming that many other reviews were fake and made a good case for it. Honestly, I don’t doubt that many in here are just that. As a result of all this, I felt compelled to write my review of the unit. Some peoples’ expectations are just not reasonable. Buy this grill for what it is - a compact grill that you can bring with you, pretty darn inexpensive, and isn’t meant to compete with a full sized grill. For several years we owned a different portable grill and it finally died. When this one arrived I was pleasantly surprised especially considering some of the other complaints about it.The grill arrived fully assembled and ready for use. I anticipated needing to become frustrated with misc screws and poor directions, but that wasn’t the case. The legs are nice and sturdy, and easily folds. On the back of the grill there’s a protruding piece of plastic, which is greatly appreciated! When the grill is hot, you can use the front handle in addition to holding that cool-to-touch plastic piece and move the grill. With my old grill I needed to wait until it was cooled off. Temp gauges are nice on the front. The grease tray on the bottom looks well built. It has one hole in it for grease to enter (it’s covered otherwise). If the grease isnt’ hot, not sure how easy it’ll be to get out. We’ll see.The cooking surface is just fine. Again, keep in mind the price point we’re talking here. No, it’s not cast iron. Or some other more expensive material. Want something better? Get the Webber and pay more. To me it’s really that simple. Match expectations with how much you’re willing to pay. Based on this, I've rated it 5 starts and that is NOT meant to say some of the more expensive grills are not infact better.I’m quite happy with the purchase and would recommend it to others. Now time for some burgers and beer!