Charbroil® Performance Series™ FlavorMax™ 5-Burner Cart Gas Grill with Side Burner, Grey

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently got my hands on the Charbroil Performance Series FlavorMax 5 Burner Gas Grill, and let me tell you, it's pretty much become my go-to for dinner almost every night. I'm talking 6 out of 7 nights a week, this bad boy is fired up! First things first, the assembly. It took me about an hour, but full disclosure, I definitely made it harder on myself. Here's a pro tip: take absolutely everything out of the box first. Unwrap all the pieces, open every lid, and seriously look in every nook and cranny. Lay it all out before you even glance at the instructions. I learned the hard way that many of the smaller items are cleverly hidden inside other parts. Do this, and you'll probably fly through the setup much quicker and smoother than I did! Once it was all put together, though? Oh man, I was in grilling heaven. I absolutely love this grill! It just works great. I've done the usual grilling – burgers, chicken, steaks – but I've also baked on it and even done some smoking. The versatility is fantastic. Temperature control was an adjustment for me, but after a few days of using the grill, I had it down. With having 5 burners, it offers a wide range of temperature usage, from going low and slow to schorching hot for searing. One of my favorite features has to be the cast iron grates. They give such a great sear, and if you season them properly before your first use and keep up with it periodically, they're a dream. The second tier warming rack is a ceramic coated grate. I don't use it a ton, mostly for heating up buns or maybe an occasional baked potato or some corn on the cob if I want them to cook slow and steady. Just a heads-up: be gentle when cleaning that ceramic grate; you don't want to use anything abrasive on it. Let's talk convenience. The grease trap is a HUGE help and makes cleanup so much less of a chore – which means more grilling and less scrubbing, a win in my book! And the side burner? Chef's kiss! It's such a nice addition. I use it all the time to whip up a quick side dish. It's perfect for making chili, especially when I'm grilling hotdogs. No more running back and forth to the kitchen! Plus, there's a handy storage spot for the propane tank, built-in hangers for my utensils, and two shelves that are super useful for keeping plates and seasonings nearby. This grill can get seriously hot when all burners are blazing, which is awesome for searing. It's also large enough that I can easily have one side lit for direct heat and cook food on the other side with indirect heat – perfect for smoking or for cooking different things at once. It's definitely an awesome grill and easily large enough to handle cooking for the whole family. Now, it's not perfect, but what is? The covers over the burners are slotted, so if you're cooking something particularly greasy, like fatty burgers, the grease can still drip down onto the flame and cause a flare-up. You just have to keep an eye on things so you don't accidentally char your dinner. My only other real wish is that it had a set of swivel caster wheels. The current wheels are fine for straight lines, but maneuvering it around the patio would be a lot easier with swivels. Also, there isn't really a dedicated handle to lift the grill with when you do need to move it, so adding one of those would be a nice touch for future models. But honestly, those are minor gripes. Overall, I am absolutely thrilled with this Charbroil grill. It's quick, easy to use, versatile, and has made outdoor cooking even more of a joy. If you're on the fence, I'd say go for it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Outstanding grill that looks beautiful on my back porch. This girl cooks well, cleans well, and is durable. Fair warning: it was tough to put together and took me three hours to assemble all of the parts.