I have a 36” Blackstone and a small one for RV and there are 2 things I hate about both. After 3 years of cooking on it, it still gets a big rust area on the griddle. I’ve cured it numerous times. Secondly, the grease pan in the back is difficult to get to and unless you get the tray perfectly placed the grease will drip everywhere. So with the Weber, the slate cook top is great, no rusting and the front grease pan and grease opening is really convenient and less messy. I sold my small Blackstone and replaced it with a small Weber. The lid on Webers is a con, albeit I will use a portable lid. The small Weber has adjustable feet to get it level which is another super nice feature. I’ll see how I like this small Weber before I think about buying this larger one.
If you mentioned these I missed it. But I think the biggest “cons” of this griddle is the lid not being cook safe which would be handy for steaming things and melting cheese. And second is the cheap plastic caster wheels are really unacceptable at this price point.
Thanks for sharing this info. I was getting ready to upgrade from Blackstone, but this is really an epic fail. In-use safe lid is, indeed, great for melting cheese on burgers and cheesesteaks. Agree 100% with your assessment. Unacceptable at this price point.
Great video as always. I would definitely love to see a review of the Gozney pizza oven. I am interested in getting one, so that would be very helpful.
Great video and thank you for sharing. I have a question, how did you decide on which size of griddle to get? I want to purchase one, but still undecided between the 30” and 36” model?
Thanks! My previous was 28inches and the before was a 36. Cooking for a family of 4 I did not utilize the entire 36 inch flat top while the 28 was a really good size. Going up to a 30 made a minimal difference and we never had issues of not have enough space
Thinking of adding a pizza oven to my cooking arsenal but don’t think I’d use it enough, can you do a video on all the different cooks/recipes you use the oven for, more than for pizza ? Just a thought. Thanks
Thanks for doing this kind of video. I saw this model and it seemed to be built really well. Just very expensive. I wonder why they can’t get the thermometer dialed in better.
Spot on. I love my Blackstone. But within a month, paint was peeling in numerous places. Soon to be followed by rust. And it had been covered with the OEM factory cover, which is of very high build quality (unlike the grill). Will be getting one of these soon.
anyone else getting the Leo DiCaprio vibes. LOL. Nice setup. I have a Weber 18" charcoal (had for YEARS now), a Genesis E330 "special edition" 3 burner (circa 2014 ish) and am looking to add a griddle, maybe the new 36".
@@GrillinWithDad thanks! I’ve been able to accomplish most cooks but I’m tired of the insert griddles. Just don’t do it for me. Time to get a dedicated griddle and I’ve been waiting for a proper entry from Weber.
It’s dumb how the stainless removable table on the right won’t fit over the top of the plastic removable tray. A HUGE oversight that could have been such an easy feature.
I just can't see spending that much money. I spent $499 on last years model weber 36 inch 4 burner griddle. 4 caster wheels, hinged lid and two fixed side tables. I found a blackstone utility cart with a big storage drawer, two shelves and a storage compartment with a door for $100. I still paid less than this 30" griddle and almost half the price of the new 36" 4 burner. Purchase last year's model and save a lot of money.
Thanks for the feedback. I think it’s too early for to compare the two especially with con’s. Over time it will be interesting to see if the weber flat top holds up based on numerous cooks and different seasons. The pro’s are the rust proof properties. That’s a big one for me.
Simple, thanks. Did you season it out of the box or just wash it? I know it comes preseasoned but I’ve seen reviews where people still need to pre season.
I have the same model. Had to special order from HD. People complaining about price but this is replacing a 36 inch blackstone culinary from Lowe’s that started rusting within 2 months. Took Blackstone 5 months and several photos to replace the top which also rusted. Weber is built like a tank. I did not season it before cooking and it worked great. Do not regret the purchase at all. The same griddle from Ace Hardware has doors on the bottom vs the two buckets if someone prefers doors.
Weber keep pushing back the launch date in the UK so if you want this, you're going to totally miss the summer grilling season. Was June, now expected sometime in July...wouldn't be surprised if it ends up launching in Autumn or Winter in the UK. They can't give me a fixed date so I'm just going to get a Blackstone instead. 🤷♂
Great review. Weber needs to slash the pricing though. It's a griddle. No need for them to be so expensive. I bought my Blackstone pro series griddle years ago for $149. It's 28" has 3 burners, towel dispenser, prep tables on both sides and has a closing lid. My Blackstone is still in excellent condition because I keep it covered and in the garage. If weber wants to bring this product to the masses they need to lower their pricing. Or I suggest people save their money and buy a Blackstone.
Your Blackstone is only in decent condition because you keep it in the garage. Mine had loads of peeling paint within a month, and it was covered with the Blackstone OEM cover. Pretty obvious that they did not use high temp spray paint (or failed to clean or properly prep the metal). If money is an issue, you can get by with one because the cooking performance is still decent. But I am looking to trade up to Weber quality. Buy once, cry once.
@@ILruffian I said my Blackstone is in excellent condition. If your unable to afford a home that has a garage I see how that might be a problem leaving it exposed to the elements all year around. But you also have to keep with the maintenance by cleaning it and reseasoning it after every cook.🤷♂️even weber grills can rust up and get paint peeling.
@@GeorgeNadaYT If I can afford a $1,000 griddle, I can definitely afford a home with a garage. But I'd rather have a grill that I can keep on my patio where I have parties. Sorry, not going to ask three people to carry it up four stone steps every time I want to use it. I have no issues with the cooking surface rusting. But the paint on the wind guards and the grill itself peeled off within one month of owning it. It's a well-documented issue with Blackstones. Sorry, that type of stuff does not routinely happen with Weber products that quickly. Others are speculating that Blackstone does not use high heat spray paint. They are probably correct.
@@GeorgeNadaYT Wow, you're a dick. First you say that the Weber is too expensive and that you bought a $149 griddle instead. Then you bring someone down by saying they can't afford a house with a garage. The irony is strong.
Seriously can't make my mind up about a griddle. Just looks like you are cooking fat all the time whereas a BBQ the grease drops down into the pan! I like the look of a Griddle but this seems pretty unhealthy not that i am a health junkie lol
It’s like cooking on a pan inside the house. All you need to use is a little bit of olive oil so the food doesn’t stick to the flat top. I use bacon fat or beef tallow because that’s what I prefer and yet still majority of the time use plain olive oil. But overall you can cook healthy foods on it.
My wife said, why you going to pay that for a grill when we can't afford to buy the meat to put on it after you buy it. She said if you want to grill, gather some fire wood, put some rocks in a circle and put the iron skillet on it. Then for the price you going to put on the credit card, you can fill the freezer with meat. My jaw flew open in AH. That's why i love my wife.
Apparently, we all just have too much money and have lost our critical thinking skills. Didn’t we move outside so we could NOT cook on a skillet and use charcoal with omg…flames? Now look at us…gas, pellets, now these must have griddles. Once the market is saturated with the old stuff…poof, another “new” idea. Omg….save your $$$, go back in the house and buy a $20 cast iron pan from Costco.
Lol yeah try to cook for a large party of people in a cast iron or 2. Be isolated in a hot kitchen and smoke out your whole house while everyone is in the back yard enjoying the gathering. I'm betting you just don't have $1k to buy one of these and you're just bitter. Dumbest, comment, ever.
I love my cast iron skillet, but it is messy making smash burgers and not enough space for a family of 3. Cooking multiple steaks at once would be a huge blessing! I absolutely prefer cooking my food outside as opposed to inside. I'm still on the fence though about purchasing one.
Wow Leonardo di Caprio doing a griddle review!! Nice!!!
I have a 36” Blackstone and a small one for RV and there are 2 things I hate about both. After 3 years of cooking on it, it still gets a big rust area on the griddle. I’ve cured it numerous times. Secondly, the grease pan in the back is difficult to get to and unless you get the tray perfectly placed the grease will drip everywhere. So with the Weber, the slate cook top is great, no rusting and the front grease pan and grease opening is really convenient and less messy. I sold my small Blackstone and replaced it with a small Weber. The lid on Webers is a con, albeit I will use a portable lid. The small Weber has adjustable feet to get it level which is another super nice feature. I’ll see how I like this small Weber before I think about buying this larger one.
I know it’s been a month but how are you liking it?
THANKS for a great video! I just got a 36" Slate last Friday and have been cooking on it ever since. LOVE it.
Awesome!!
Very nice review that gave me a lot of info on this griddle. I will compare to the blackstone griddle and then make my decision on which one to buy.
How far from a wall does this need to sit for the lid to clear when opening? Thx
If you mentioned these I missed it. But I think the biggest “cons” of this griddle is the lid not being cook safe which would be handy for steaming things and melting cheese. And second is the cheap plastic caster wheels are really unacceptable at this price point.
I totally agree on the lid piece! That would be great!
Thanks for sharing this info. I was getting ready to upgrade from Blackstone, but this is really an epic fail. In-use safe lid is, indeed, great for melting cheese on burgers and cheesesteaks. Agree 100% with your assessment. Unacceptable at this price point.
Weber always goes cheep on the wheels! I agree, at this price point, it should be coming stock with better wheels!!
Agree with both, do the casters have stems? If so, I've replaced them on my other grills, but yes, we should not have to at this price.
Nice , I ordered mine from Home Depot with free delivery and assembly. Will have it Monday can't wait. Please show more grilling on it.
Let's us know what the assembly is like. Did they send a bum? Did he scuff your shit? Etc
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Do you find the heat coming up from around the griddle to be too hot?
The slate doesn’t replace the last model as far as I know. It’s just a class up.
Great review. Thanks for posting!
I was seriously thinking about getting the original griddle, until I saw this review. I think the Slate would work better for me in the future.
Thanks for this video! Please continue more cooks on this griddle.
thanks for watching! will do 👍
Thanks for the review. Love all your cooking content.
Thanks for watching and supporting
Great video as always. I would definitely love to see a review of the Gozney pizza oven. I am interested in getting one, so that would be very helpful.
Thanks. Will do👍
Just put mine together. Being a long time Weber guy with lots of kettles, The lid feels durable enough to cook with closed.
My guess is it'll warp the lid over time
What does the manufacture know right🤣
Just a note, I believe that the fold down shelf front right is an option on the 30 inch slate griddle
It’s available on the Ace Hardware exclusive 30” model.
Why do they make the top so you can't close it to cook? That makes no sense for heat retention. Is there a griddle that you can close to cook with?
I asked the same question. It makes no sense.
I cook with it closed all the time, no problems.
@@malcolmwilliams3469Seriously? So you can cook with the lid closed? Been seeing this question a lot.
@@tundrawhisperer4821 sure do. I haven't noticed anything adverse.
Great video and thank you for sharing. I have a question, how did you decide on which size of griddle to get? I want to purchase one, but still undecided between the 30” and 36” model?
Thanks! My previous was 28inches and the before was a 36. Cooking for a family of 4 I did not utilize the entire 36 inch flat top while the 28 was a really good size. Going up to a 30 made a minimal difference and we never had issues of not have enough space
Get a 36" unless money is an issue. Even with two people, we use all the real estate of a 36". Not only for parties, but for weekly meal prep stuff.
@@ILruffian thank you for the insight! I am leaning towards the 36”, I appreciate the feedback.
Does the lid fit tight enough to keep rodents out? My neighbor has a Blackstone, & he's constantly deal with rodents & their droppings. Thanks
That's a great question I would love to know as well
Very nice job. Short and sweet. Thank you
Glad you liked it. 🍻
I noticed you used the term Maillard reaction- a term not commonly known by people outside the culinary industry 🙌🏽👍🏾
Thinking of adding a pizza oven to my cooking arsenal but don’t think I’d use it enough, can you do a video on all the different cooks/recipes you use the oven for, more than for pizza ? Just a thought. Thanks
Will do. I’m planning a review of my gozney soon
Is the griddle steel the same on the older model? The carbon steel rust resistant? Only found that’s it’s “steel” online
It’s a specialty type of steal that is rust resistant. It’s not the coating.
Is that an Ooni in the back?
Yes
Thanks for doing this kind of video. I saw this model and it seemed to be built really well. Just very expensive. I wonder why they can’t get the thermometer dialed in better.
Thanks appreciate the feedback. Who knows about the thermometer 🤷🏻♂️
Great review….awesome griddle and it’s Weber, not to be compared to lesser quality griddles at a cheaper price!
You got that right!
Spot on. I love my Blackstone. But within a month, paint was peeling in numerous places. Soon to be followed by rust. And it had been covered with the OEM factory cover, which is of very high build quality (unlike the grill). Will be getting one of these soon.
The shelves on my Blackstone get scorching hot rendering them useless. Do the shelves get hot?
Nope
anyone else getting the Leo DiCaprio vibes. LOL. Nice setup. I have a Weber 18" charcoal (had for YEARS now), a Genesis E330 "special edition" 3 burner (circa 2014 ish) and am looking to add a griddle, maybe the new 36".
🤣🤣 I get similarity comments a lot🤣 nice collection of grills you got there!
@@GrillinWithDad thanks! I’ve been able to accomplish most cooks but I’m tired of the insert griddles. Just don’t do it for me. Time to get a dedicated griddle and I’ve been waiting for a proper entry from Weber.
Got a little bit. But he's not fat. DiCapro is usually chubby, especially in the face.
It’s dumb how the stainless removable table on the right won’t fit over the top of the plastic removable tray. A HUGE oversight that could have been such an easy feature.
Would like to see more review videos. Definitely for the Searwood. Great video-thanks!
Awesome! Coming soon
I just can't see spending that much money. I spent $499 on last years model weber 36 inch 4 burner griddle. 4 caster wheels, hinged lid and two fixed side tables. I found a blackstone utility cart with a big storage drawer, two shelves and a storage compartment with a door for $100. I still paid less than this 30" griddle and almost half the price of the new 36" 4 burner. Purchase last year's model and save a lot of money.
That’s a great option
Where did u find that ?
What’s a hinged lid? Is that cook safe to cover food for melting cheese or steaming?
I would have liked to see you go over the pros & cons of a slate griddle compared to a steel one.
Thanks for the feedback. I think it’s too early for to compare the two especially with con’s. Over time it will be interesting to see if the weber flat top holds up based on numerous cooks and different seasons. The pro’s are the rust proof properties. That’s a big one for me.
@@GrillinWithDad It's not rust proof...it's rust resistant. That can't be stressed enough. It can rust.
we really came full circle with grills right?
How often do you season the cook top?
I wipe it down with olive oil after each cook. That’s it
Simple, thanks. Did you season it out of the box or just wash it? I know it comes preseasoned but I’ve seen reviews where people still need to pre season.
I have the same model. Had to special order from HD. People complaining about price but this is replacing a 36 inch blackstone culinary from Lowe’s that started rusting within 2 months. Took Blackstone 5 months and several photos to replace the top which also rusted. Weber is built like a tank. I did not season it before cooking and it worked great. Do not regret the purchase at all. The same griddle from Ace Hardware has doors on the bottom vs the two buckets if someone prefers doors.
Wash with soap and water. Rinse and dry. Preseason with oil. Always keep a small layer of oil on it and you will love it.
El tener una parrillada que no se oxide y que tenga mucha durabilidad va costar , prefiero pagar y no batallar en el futuro y tener algo bueno
Please do the searwood review I’m in the market but it’s a hefty price
Definitely doing that one next👍
Weber keep pushing back the launch date in the UK so if you want this, you're going to totally miss the summer grilling season. Was June, now expected sometime in July...wouldn't be surprised if it ends up launching in Autumn or Winter in the UK. They can't give me a fixed date so I'm just going to get a Blackstone instead. 🤷♂
That’s too bad. I hope it launches soon. It’s really a great griddle
@@GrillinWithDad Yeah it's a real pity. Thanks for the great vid.
dear webber, Ialso cook alot on my webber genesis 4 burner. can you send me a free grill to work with?
Nice
How come the grills do dirty? Don’t people clean them with ice anymore? The Navy would have put me in the brig making people sick.
Great review. Weber needs to slash the pricing though. It's a griddle. No need for them to be so expensive. I bought my Blackstone pro series griddle years ago for $149. It's 28" has 3 burners, towel dispenser, prep tables on both sides and has a closing lid. My Blackstone is still in excellent condition because I keep it covered and in the garage. If weber wants to bring this product to the masses they need to lower their pricing. Or I suggest people save their money and buy a Blackstone.
Your Blackstone is only in decent condition because you keep it in the garage. Mine had loads of peeling paint within a month, and it was covered with the Blackstone OEM cover. Pretty obvious that they did not use high temp spray paint (or failed to clean or properly prep the metal). If money is an issue, you can get by with one because the cooking performance is still decent. But I am looking to trade up to Weber quality. Buy once, cry once.
@@ILruffian I said my Blackstone is in excellent condition. If your unable to afford a home that has a garage I see how that might be a problem leaving it exposed to the elements all year around. But you also have to keep with the maintenance by cleaning it and reseasoning it after every cook.🤷♂️even weber grills can rust up and get paint peeling.
@@GeorgeNadaYT If I can afford a $1,000 griddle, I can definitely afford a home with a garage. But I'd rather have a grill that I can keep on my patio where I have parties. Sorry, not going to ask three people to carry it up four stone steps every time I want to use it.
I have no issues with the cooking surface rusting. But the paint on the wind guards and the grill itself peeled off within one month of owning it. It's a well-documented issue with Blackstones. Sorry, that type of stuff does not routinely happen with Weber products that quickly. Others are speculating that Blackstone does not use high heat spray paint. They are probably correct.
@@GeorgeNadaYT Wow, you're a dick. First you say that the Weber is too expensive and that you bought a $149 griddle instead. Then you bring someone down by saying they can't afford a house with a garage. The irony is strong.
need a 36 natural gas....
Seriously can't make my mind up about a griddle. Just looks like you are cooking fat all the time whereas a BBQ the grease drops down into the pan!
I like the look of a Griddle but this seems pretty unhealthy not that i am a health junkie lol
It’s like cooking on a pan inside the house. All you need to use is a little bit of olive oil so the food doesn’t stick to the flat top. I use bacon fat or beef tallow because that’s what I prefer and yet still majority of the time use plain olive oil. But overall you can cook healthy foods on it.
@@GrillinWithDad Thank you
My wife said, why you going to pay that for a grill when we can't afford to buy the meat to put on it after you buy it. She said if you want to grill, gather some fire wood, put some rocks in a circle and put the iron skillet on it. Then for the price you going to put on the credit card, you can fill the freezer with meat. My jaw flew open in AH. That's why i love my wife.
she ain't too far off lol
If you can afford fire wood, you can afford meat. Get a grill.
@@Adam-us5dv fire wood is free. You have to get off your lazy ass and get it.
Should not get it anyway if you don’t have the cash Also maybe evaluate a new career choice to make more money
Then why are you here watching and commenting if you aren’t in the market for a griddle!!
So no one asked for this weber just sent it to you......
Apparently, we all just have too much money and have lost our critical thinking skills. Didn’t we move outside so we could NOT cook on a skillet and use charcoal with omg…flames? Now look at us…gas, pellets, now these must have griddles. Once the market is saturated with the old stuff…poof, another “new” idea. Omg….save your $$$, go back in the house and buy a $20 cast iron pan from Costco.
Lol yeah try to cook for a large party of people in a cast iron or 2. Be isolated in a hot kitchen and smoke out your whole house while everyone is in the back yard enjoying the gathering. I'm betting you just don't have $1k to buy one of these and you're just bitter. Dumbest, comment, ever.
I love my cast iron skillet, but it is messy making smash burgers and not enough space for a family of 3. Cooking multiple steaks at once would be a huge blessing! I absolutely prefer cooking my food outside as opposed to inside. I'm still on the fence though about purchasing one.
Broski girdle is nice for big cooks not one steak at a time or one burger
He says its knew but it cleary shows signs of use on the flat top lmao
Its a new model and yes I have used it. I say that in the video
Who cares? Why does that matter?
This is his review after testing it. Of course it will show use. How are you going to review something without testing it first 😂
What a dumb comment. Of course he used it. This isn't an unboxing video.