A simple and wonderful grill
920817
What a wonderful product. Shipping was extremely quick. The pricing is exactly the same as any retailer you will find the same grill at, but the difference is that you get 3 color options on Amazon instead of just the standard black. After seeing the copper model arrive, I have no doubt we made the right choice. The grill came in two days, and even was delivered on a Sunday. The only issue I would say I had was during the assembly of the legs. Sliding the legs into the holes at the base of the grill was fairly difficult. It was, understandably, a tight fit, but the pins that were placed inside the base (which were designed to then pop through the requisite hole on the leg being inserted to "lock" the legs in place) proved very difficult to get through correctly. It took much maneuvering, and some superficial damage to the legs themselves to lock them into place. The instructions are 100% picture based, and that doesn't allow for additional advice on conducting each of the assembly steps. It was still assembled in less that 45 minutes however, and now I am grilling with this beautiful charcoal grill all the time! If you are considering this grill (and comparing it to the original model, I would highly recommend the upgrade to the premium. The more durable handles, the built-in thermometer, the hinged grate, and the cleaner and easier ash collector make this grill a substantial improvement. Also, if you plan to get any of these grills, get the chimney starters!!! No more stacking charcoals just so and dousing them with lighter fluid. Just fill up the chimney, put some news paper underneath it, light the paper, and 10-15 minutes later dump the coals on the grill as you like. Makes charcoal 10 times easier to use! The great thing about these grills is that they are made by the best. Weber is a tremendous quality brand. These grills are affordable, but also aren't just a cheap grill that leaves you lacking in quality and ease of use. If you take decent care of it, it should last for a great deal of time!
2328841
The Dome is a little flatter than I expected however; it works great. I really like the dome clamps. The clamps let me bring the grill inside (after I've removed the ashes, of course) to protect it from the weather. For a one or two person meal this is the perfect grill. The assembly is simple ( I did it with a Gerber Multi-Tool in 10 minutes ), and the components are high quality.
It Cooks great, the vents allow you to adjust the heat as well as can be expected with a charcoal grill ( Charcoal is after all an art, unlike a gas grill ).
The size allowes you to take it on the road or just make it your backyard oven.
4061290
I wanted a small charcoal grill to use while living temporarily in an apartment out-of-state for the next 7 months.  Since I do not plan to keep it when I have to return home I wanted something inexpensive.  After considering an inexpensive Hibachi grill, none of which had very good reviews on Amazon, I came across this little Weber kettle grill.  I have two full-sized Weber kettle grills at my house that I love and use all of the time, so this little Smokey Joe version seemed like a perfect and inexpensive choice for my apartment.

The grill arrives disassembled in a compact box.  Assembly is quick and easy.  A Phillips head screwdriver is the only tool needed for assembly.  Once assembled, the grill sits quite low to the ground but works pretty much like the larger Weber charcoal kettle grills.  There are vents on the top and bottom of the kettle to adjust heat, and a shallow ash catcher sits below the bottom vent.  The ash catcher is not removable, though, so dumping ashes is awkward.  For such a small, inexpensive grill the actual grilling surface (14 inches) is quite large and can easily grill several steaks or burgers all at once.

This Weber Smokey Joe grill is perfect for use on a small apartment balcony or deck.  It is small enough that it could be easily taken camping or for use at a tailgate party.  For the money it really cannot be beat.
2252681
This is a good indoor outdoor grill. I have been paying attention to my diet lately and this was the perfect option for grilling some food in a way that is easy. This grill does come in a box and some assembly is necessary but not very difficult at all. I wanted to make sure to use this grill for a few weeks before I wrote a review.

Here is what I really like about this grill:
This is easy to grill on and it heats up fairly quick
It can be used indoors and outdoors
The size is fairly small and does not take up a bunch of room
For the most part there is even heat for the entire heating surface
Clean up is easy
Take down and storage is easy

There were not any items that I disliked about this grill

If anything changes in the future I will make changes to this review
705870
I've had one of these for a couple of years now and I am very pleased with the quality.
The size makes this ideal for 1 or 2 people.  (Then again, how often do you really need to cook for 20!)
Some of the advantages I have found to owning this grill are:
*** Portability - Most grills tend to rust out fairly quick.  Since this one is so easy to move I bring it inside and store it after I have used it.  So far, there is no rust and it still looks like it just came out of the box.
*** No lava rocks or charcoal needed- Weber's Flavorizer Bars do a very good job at dispersing the heat.  The middle does cook faster than the edges but once you know this you can use it to your advantage by placing the items that take longer to cook towards the middle and leave the quick heating items on the outer edge.
The only disadvantage to this grill is the need to have small propane tanks.  In my area the dump will not accept them so disposal became an issue.  Fortunately I found a hose that connects a regular large propane tank, the kind you see on 'normal size' grills, to this grill.  (Check your local camping supply stores)
I hope you too enjoy this great little grill!
4753879
I am very happy with this grill. The construction quality is much better than my previous grill. It cooks all meats very evenly with excellent heat retention The wild Washington state salmon that I smoked with cherry wood today turned out great. I do not know how well it compares with similar sized Weber grills which seem to be the gold standard. But for a much lower price with similar performance, I chose this grill. And so far I have no regrets.  It took me about 2 and a half hours to put the grill together. As a point of reference, I am far from being a handyman.
2339927
This grill works very well.  I especially like that it is easy to clean.
2835425
I purchased this grill based on the size, the reviews, the price and the fact you get home delivery for free. We could have purchased this exact grill at a local store, but not only was it a few dollars more there, we'd have to find a way to get it home (we don't own a truck). We have a long, but narrow deck, and since it's just the two of us, the size is perfect. The manual with the assembly directions was well thought out and easy to follow. We finally used the grill for the first time last night, and it cooked the pork steaks evenly...and clean up was easy. Because of its small size, and the fact that the grate is two grates, it's easy to clean in the sink after the grates and heat tents cooled (we followed the instructions to burn off debris for 15 mins after we removed the food). Both the grates and the heat tents are porcelain, so using a nylon pot scrubber in a sink of soapy water cleaned everything nicely. The fact that it came with a heavy duty custom fit cover, is a really nice bonus. Very pleased with this purchase.
1564664
Ive heard many say that outdoor grilling requires flame that an electric grill lacks. Its true that some barbequing (e.g. shish kabob) needs flame to be cooked properly but for most other grilling, this grill is a great combination of versatility, portability and convenience.

What I really like about this grill is that it can be used both indoor and outdoor. The stand can be removed very easily to put the grill on a counter top. It can be easily disassembled and stored. Even when its fully assembled, it does not take a lot of space and can be used inside kitchen.

Assembly is fairly straightforward. The only part that required a screwdriver was the handle for the cover. The legs and the stand assembly don't require any tools.

One minor drawback that some people may find is the non-removable grill plate. Because it cannot be removed, you will have to take the whole thing (with stands removed) up to the sink to wash/clean it. But I should also mention that its very light and can be easily washed after removing the electric cord and the stand.

Overall, I really like this electric grill. There are several similar models available from George Forman so I do suggest checking out some of the others that have other features such as removable ceramic plate and a temperature gauge.
865991
Even though this grill is small ,it works great. This  grill makes just one meal or two small portions.  A single person will love this grill.  Cleans up easily.
2036083
There are plenty of portable grills of various sizes and uses, but this is just right. For me, mainly due to the easy cleaning nature. I typically hate these things as they typically create a greasy or uncleanly result.  But no matter what you cook, be it pancakes or steaks, it's reversible feature is typically a simple wipe of a cloth. But also easily goes into a dishwasher.

The grill cooks evenly and quickly.  The fact that you can create a full breakfast and just rinse it off make it worth the price.  But there's nothing like grilling steak or chicken and having the grill marks. Cutting out the excess grease for healthier cooking is a plus. Makes a great stir-fry as well.

The non-stick teflon free surface is most preferred. Obviously it's the main reason it is so easy to clean, but it helps cooking when it comes to flipping. Only downside is the size and weight.  If you plan on keeping it on the counter all the time, then it's completely fine. But it's not very convenient to store and use as needed. But I have found myself using it for many things and hardly using the stove.  It's a year-round cook-out!
3861195
Low-carb dieters will love this little grill!  I've cooked sausage links, burgers, and various grades of beef and pork, all with wonderful results.  The meats come out relatively juicy, and minus a good deal of fat.  Additionally, you can have you dinner in less than 10 minutes.
Their are two difficulties.  Uneven cuts of meat or fish are very difficult to cook.  The best bet is to cut piece into sections that are of equal thickness.  Along the same line, cuts that are over 1 1/2 to 2 inches do not cook all the way through.  Additionally, clean up, though not too difficult, can be messy.  It cleans up well with paper towels or sponges, but some elbow-grease can be required, as "gunk" tends to develop on the grill as meat cooks--especially when seasoning prior to cooking.
Bottom-line:  This grill does so much for so little.  I use it several times a week.  Give thought to a larger one, however--especially for families.
1849663
Th grill pan is relatively light - perhaps this is its best feature. It also is easy to clean - that is its second best feature. And of course, it is a good grill - that goes without saying otherwise one wouldn't consider it in the first place.

The 12 inch circumference is just the right size; not too small and not too large. The handle stays cool.

At a sale price of around twenty-two dollars this product is great value.(I purchased it directly at one of the vendor sites, Beach Camera, using Amazon Payments)
2452660
This is so easy to clean. It will grill almost any food which one may typically grill, and it works wonderfully.
4777639
Our old grill was hard to maintain, and we were constantly cleaning it. The George Foreman grill is much better suited to our needs. There is a large grill top, with only a small drip pan underneath, so no food falls underneath. It heats quickly and provides even grill marks on all the food. We use this grill almost every night in the summer. It is easy to clean, and the base of the grill is sturdy and can be left on the deck with no concerns it might tip over. If you enjoy grilling and are a beginner/intermediate griller, this is the perfect grill for you.
2023816
I REALLY love this little grill! The design makes it easy to use & clean. There are no hot spots to burn food and meats cooked in it retain their moisture. I haven't had any leather like meat ever in this device.
1013676
I decided to wait until I had been using my George Foreman (GF) grill for a while before writing a review, because I wanted to be fair and complete. Well, I've been using this for over a year, and I'm still completely happy with it.
I can whip out a healthy, tasty dinner in just a few minutes using the GF, and that has inspired me to use fewer frozen foods and more fresh meat and vegetables.
It's unbelievably easy to use. Here's a typical dinner: I cut up some red onion and bell peppers and place them on the pre-heated grill. They take maybe two minutes per side to grill, becoming sweet and caramelized. Meanwhile, I marinate a flank steak in fresh lime juice and garlic. When the veggies are done, I grill the flank steak, maybe three minutes per side. (I turn everything over midway because I find otherwise the food doesn't get the grill marks evenly on both sides.)
Meanwhile, I warm up some tortillas. Finally, I slice the flank steak, and serve veggies, meat, and tortillas with cheese and salsa for do-it-yourself fajitas. The whole thing takes about 10 minutes.
While we're eating, I throw some paper towels dampened with soapy water on the grill, and after we're done eating, I just wipe off the gunk and wipe again with wet paper towels. Takes seconds to clean.
After over a year, the finish is still as good as new. (Some reviewers reported problems with the finish. I wonder if they used abrasives or let the grill sit empty at high heat for too long.)
Warning: You will have to experiment a little to find the right amount of time to grill meat without it drying out. I find that the grill cooks incredibly quickly, and that most things need just a couple of minutes.
The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that it would be SLIGHTLY more convenient if the grilling plates came out for washing instead of having to wipe them down inside the grill.