Best Kamado Grills for 2023

Read the Full Review of the Big Green Egg Large

There is a reason that this is the best-selling Kamado grill in the world. Big Green Egg has become the standard by which all other Kamado grills are measured. At around $900USD and with an 18-inch diameter cooking surface, this is the Kamado that really started it all. Certainly, it is a basic unit, but with a huge line of accessories to back it up and excellent attention to quality, this is the first grill you are going to find when shopping for this style of charcoal grill. If you want the name brand, you buy this Kamado. Otherwise, take a look through the rest of this list. There are many more innovative products to look at.

Read the Full Review of the Primo Oval XL

Looking for more versatility and capacity than the standard Kamado Grill? The Primo Oval XL not only boasts a large cooking surface, but its oval shape provides for better indirect cooking and fire control than the typical round unit. This model can have its firebox divided for slow roasting without a diffuser plate (also called a plate setter). With 400 square inches of cooking space, the Primo Oval XL has more than ample space for a wide range of cooking and can actually slow smoke on one side, while allowing for direct grilling on the other. Brisket and burgers at the same time. While its near $1,500USD price tag puts it into the category of more expensive grills, the Kamado is the only one of its kind made entirely in the US and is certainly worth the investment.

Read the Full Review of the Kamado Joe II Classic

From its first day in business, Kamado Joe has had one goal, to offer everything you need from a Kamado Grill in one package. The grill itself is an almost exact replica of the Big Green Egg, but this unit comes with all the extras to make the most of the Kamado grilling experience. At around $1,200USD, this grill is actually a bargain since it has everything you need. For those looking for a freestanding, standard-size Kamado grill, this is the model to look at. In the long run, it can save you money. Plus, the Kamado Joe has more innovative features and a better top vent than the Big Green Egg.

Read the Full Review of the Komodo Kamado 42-Inch

Komodo Kamado is the luxury maker of this style of charcoal grills. This model, their largest, can cost $10,000 and has a capacity that rivals full sizes smokers. Available in virtually any color or pattern, these units are made to order and painstakingly tiled to perfection. If price is no consideration, then this is the Kamado to own. In fact, it is the best Kamado Grill on this list. Beautiful and amazingly engineered it has all the power and versatility of the best Kamado grills on the market and it can be ordered to match any decor.

Read the Full Review of the Everdure By Heston Blumenthal 4K

This Kamado looks square, but the inside is round. Style and design run strong in this grill and yet it is also loaded with great features and solid construction. There is a lighting system inside this kamado, so pour in charcoal and push a button. The electric heating element will light the charcoal and then turn off. In ten minutes you can be grilling and never have to strike a match. While the inside is a little cramped, this is a great, but expensive charcoal grill.

Read the Full Review of the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill

Not to be left out of any space in the outdoor cooking market, Weber introduced this charcoal grill, which in every way that counts is comparable to the best Kamado grills. The 24-inch diameter cooking surface is downright huge. The double layer, air-insulated body holds in heat nearly as efficiently as its ceramic competition, and for around $1,500USD it isn’t too expensive when considering what it can do. It also comes with a gas-powered ignition system, so it is very easy to use.

Read the Full Review of the Broil King Keg 5000

This Kamado grill hit the market with one big goal, to be durable AND portable. Made from two layers of steel sandwiching high-temperature insulation, this unit is even more efficient than its ceramic competitors at holding in heat. This unit is considerably lighter than ceramic versions and not nearly as fragile. It can be easily packed up and taken on the road with little worry that it will crack or be damaged. At the same time, it can do everything any ceramic model can do and is comparable in size to the most popular units on the market.

Read the Full Review of the Grill Dome Infinity Large

Grill Dome is one of the oldest Kamado grill makers left today. They produce their ceramic shells in India, whereas most are made in China (Big Green Egg makes theirs in Mexico). The Grill Dome has the thickest ceramic you can buy and this adds a little extra insulation but doesn’t dramatically improve its operation. Don’t be wrong, this is still a fantastic grill, but there isn’t much that legitimately makes it stand out in the market when compared to similarly priced models. They are, available in colors and have a smooth surface as opposed to the textured surfaces you find on most Kamado grills.

Read the Full Review of the Saffire Silver 19-Inch Kamado Grill

Saffire is another entry into the Kamado market. They have been around longer than most and make a perfectly competent grill but without any real standout features. This model is a little larger than most and is competitively priced at around $1,000USD.

Read the Full Review of the Vision C-Series Kamado Grill

Vision hit the Kamado market to provide an inexpensive charcoal grill with a range of built-in features. At around $700USD this inexpensive Kamado Grill comes with many of the things that other companies charge extra for. It even has a door in the front of the unit where an electric charcoal starter can be inserted. While the features are there, and the price is good, the quality of these grills isn’t great. There is a certain ‘buyer beware’ element to Vision Grills.