Charcoal grills are simple things, but finding the right one isn’t always easy. Part of the problem is that there are a lot of cheap, bad portable charcoal grills on the market these days. In general, there are two styles. Those with lids and those without. Those with lids offer a little more versatility in their cooking, but many of those without lids cook hotter and faster. Most portable grills are there to do one thing and do it well, grill small food items like burgers, hot dogs, and steaks.
These are the best portable charcoal grills that will do that. They won’t feed a large number of people. In fact, they are good for about four people at a time. Of course, they are fast, so several items can be cooked over a period of time. These portable charcoal grills are easy to use, easy to clean, and will stay hot longer than most cookouts. Perfect for camping, picnicking, or any meal away from home.
Weber Smokey Joe 14-inch
- 147 square inches of steel wire cooking area
- Enamel-coated steel construction
- Locking Lid
- 10-pound total weight
Lodge Sportsman Grill
- 120 square inches of cast iron cooking area
- Cast iron construction
- 32-pound total weight
Big Green Egg Mini Max
- 132 square inches of steel wire cooking area
- Ceramic construction
- 76-pound total weight
Fire Sense Large Yakitori
- 181 square inches of steel wire cooking area
- Ceramic construction
- 18-pound total weight
Old Smokey #22
- 346 square inches of steel wire cooking area
- Aluminized steel construction
- 19-pound total weight
Cuisinart Portable Charcoal
- 165 square inches of steel wire cooking area
- Enamel-coated steel construction
- 5-pound total weight
Quick Grill Medium
- 144 square inches of steel wire cooking area
- Stainless steel construction
- 5-pound total weight
Volcano 2
- 144 square inches of steel wire cooking area
- Enamel-coated steel construction
- 22-pound total weight
