Cuisinart CGG-608 Portable Grill

The best thing about this grill is the heat output. And it also looks real nice sitting on the outdoor table - it looks like quality all around. It is also very easy to clean all the inside parts, and the grease tray is easy to access and clean out. I used to never actually clean out a grill - it would just be a dirty job that I'm sure 90% of people don't do. With this grill and the stainless steel parts, periodic clean up is a snap.

Cgg 608 one burner.My first impression is that i really like it. Easy setup, very lightweight, the grill is spacious for the size, it heats up quickly and it will get really hot on high.I will mention some quirks that should not be deal breakers. There is something wrong with the knob, it fell off, the legs are a bit flimsy, so one needs to be careful while cooking. The temperature stays to high on low settings, close to 400 degrees, so one needs to find a creative solution for cooking at low temps in case of ribs and anything other than grilling and so forth. I did a temp test using acrylic tiles and it looks light it might be a work around the temp issue.

I needed a new grill for my motorhome after retiring a 25 year old Olympia brand purchased form Camping World. This model looked great and I read some of the reviews and complaints that its too hot and the low setting isn't low at all with some reporting the low setting at 400F or higher. I have now broken it in by grilling several different meats at different settings. The low setting stays steady at exactly 400 degrees. according to the built-in thermometer. Sorry that is medium high in my book. The high setting maxes out over 700 degrees on the builtin thermometer. See pics with knob on low with corresponding temperature reading and set on high. I calibrated the thermometer so it is reading correctly. I also tested with an infrared thermometer to confirm the temperature readings. There is no adjustment on the grill or the regulator that I can see to adjust and turn it down. The high temperature makes it great for searing steaks but what about low cooking chicken or pork? I do like the build quality and the folding legs and latching lid makes it easy to transport and store. The flame deflector is flimsy, thin stainless steel with a slight fold into a tent shape. Most grills have a heavier steel or cast iron plate. I would be happy to pay $20 more for a heavier burner deflector. I can't see this flimsy steel will last long. If I don't return it, my steel plate from the Olympia is about the same size, will need to trim about a quarter inch off to fit and I think it will work better as that is what made the Olympia model so well. I will provide an update and pics if I do this. Thus my rating of only 4 stars. I have reached out to Cusinart with my suggestion of making a better plate, maybe they will listen and make the improvement and then this model could be the best portable on the market.

I hope this grill would live up to my expectations, and it certainly has.I use it at home to cook a quick steak, burgers, or sausage. It heats up in 5 minutes or less and cooks evenly. It has more surface area than I anticipated looking at the pictures. The regulator knob works very well and I can control the temperature. One small propane bottle lasts 4 or 5 uses, depending on what you're grilling. The grate can go in the dishwasher, and I don't have a hard time wiping out the grease and drippings once the grill cools down.It's also very portable. The clamps are strong and it can be carried like a brief case. I've used it camping, out at the lake, and all over. I even took it to my girlfriend's house to cook steaks on Valentine's Day. The steaks came out perfectly.

We got tired of buying BBQs and then watching them rust apart over the winter. Big multi burner BBQs never cooked very well either. When you close the top everything equalizes to the same temperature regardless of what setting you put the separate burners on.So, we purchased two of these stainless steel grills. We can use one for chicken or corn on the cob, with top down at lower temperature, while the other one is on high with the top up to sear steak. Works great. Also, if we want to go to the beach or park, we can just grab the grill and go. They are super easy to clean. I just put them on the deck and blast them with the pressure washer. I’ve also used oven cleaner all over and then pressure washed. That worked greater. Once clean they get stored in the cabinet, out of the weather.I also purchased a filler adapter so I can fill the 1lb bottles with a 20lb bottle. That way I’m not having to go to the store to continuously to buy bottles of propane. We’ve been using this setup all summer and it works better than a traditional BBQ, is easier to clean, and wont rust.One downside… there is a hot spot at the center back of the grill. Can’t put anything back there without it getting burned. Has to do with the way the flame tamer is designed. With the top down you can’t control the temperature below 350 degrees. The upside is that with the top up, and on high, this grill puts out the heat. I might seal up some of the little holes on the burner to reduce the heat output.One last thing… you can put this in the dishwasher. Top comes off and goes in the top of the dishwasher. Bottom half goes in the bottom of the dishwasher, upside down. Let’s see you do that with a large multi burner BBQ.

This is a great little grill. I was nervous about the heat running high after I read the reviews but we’ve used it on 2 camping trips and had no issue with the heat what so ever. It is the perfect size for 3 people and small enough to be space efficient on our sprinter camping van. It heats up really fast .. 3 minutes and you’re ready to grill and is easy to clean. We have 4 grills in total and this is my favorite portable because it is so easy to use and looks so catered bbq pretty lol. I could not be happier with this purchase.

I love this gas grill. I bought it for a recent camping trip because there is a burn ban in place. It grilled my steaks to perfection, and I even used it as an oven to make biscuits. It’s sturdy and beautiful! I highly recommend!