One day my friends and I decided to go camping, and we thought we’d take a grill with us. I had one, but it was a natural gas grill so I knew right then and there that I had to get a new one that wouldn’t hold me back from having the full outdoor experience. Also, a propane grill isn’t just limited to camping or tailgating, so I looked for some models within a reasonable price range. My research led me to 9 best propane grills under 200 and all of them are great! Let’s take a look at my products.

Our Best Propane Grills Under 200 In 2020

PRODUCT

COOKING SURFACE

BEST FOR

HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES

Cuisinart CGG-180 with VersaStand, Red

160 sq. in. Best Overall
  • Stainless steel burners
  • Electronic ignition
  • Temperature gauge
  • Integrated lid lock
  • Spill-resistant drip tray

Masterbuilt 205 Tabletop

205 sq. in. Best for Portability
  • Stainless steel construction
  • Warming rack
  • Foldable legs
  • Drip tray

Royal Gourmet PD1300, Black

325.9 sq. in. Best Budget Pick
  • Non-stick griddle
  • Removable grease drip cup
  • 3 stainless steel burners
  • Piezo ignition system

Char-Broil Classic 405

405 sq. in. Best Large
  • Swing-away warming rack
  • Porcelain-coated steel lid
  • Piezo ignition system
  • 2 metal side shelves

1. Cuisinart CGG-180 With VersaStand, Red

Highlighted Features

  • Stainless steel burners
  • Electronic ignition
  • Temperature gauge
  • Integrated lid lock
  • Spill-resistant drip tray

Cuisinart Petit Gourmet grill comes in different, stylish colors and can be used very conveniently because of its user-friendly features.

Construction: The grill comes with a stand so it is adjustable in two modes; you can either use it as a freestanding grill or as a tabletop one. Its cooking grates are porcelain-enameled plus the burners that the grill has are of stainless steel. This grill has a lid with an integrated lid lock and a large handle, a drip tray, an electronic ignition, a telescoping stand, and a temperature gauge.

Function: This compact yet lightweight propane grill can be packed securely, with the help of the integrated lock. You can take off on an adventure like tailgating, a picnic or any other kind of outing aided by its large handle that allows you to carry the grill with extreme ease. With the cooking surface of 160 square inches, you can easily serve up to 4 to 6 people. The grill heats up really fast and can hold about 8 steaks, or 8 hamburgers, or 6 – 10 chicken breasts, or over 4 pounds of fish. The electronic ignition ensures its speedy start and the temperature gauge helps you maintain the temperature effectively.

Cleaning and maintenance: The cooking grate is removable so you can easily detach it and clean it. The drip tray collects the grease but the hole in the lid gets clogged with the grease and, since the lid cannot be removed, it may become a bit difficult to clean.

Pros

  • Compact and lightweight
  • Electronic ignition provides easy start-up
  • Provides uniform heat
  • Lid locks for transportation
  • Freestanding or tabletop mode
  • Serves 4 to 6 people at once

Cons

  • No side handles
  • The hole in the lid may get clogged by the grease

2. Masterbuilt 205 Tabletop

Highlighted Features

  • Stainless steel construction
  • Warming rack
  • Foldable legs
  • Drip tray

This Masterbuilt grill is fully constructed of a durable material and provides a spacious cooking surface. Let’s see what more features are there in this grill.

Construction: This tabletop grill has a stainless steel construction including the ‘U’-shaped burner. Its cooking rack is accompanied with a chrome-plated warming rack. Plus, it has a lid-mounted temperature gauge, stainless steel drip tray, folding legs, locking lid, and an extra-large handle to assist in transport.

Function: The grill is compact enough to be carried anywhere like for picnics, tailgating, camping, or a beach party. The folding legs, secure locking lids, and a sturdy handle help in transporting the grill conveniently. There is sufficient cooking space accompanied by a warming rack. It works with a one-pound propane tank. The temperature gauge helps to effectively monitor the temperature in the grill.

Cleaning and maintenance: Cleaning is easy as the drip tray gets rid of the grease. The cooking rack and the warming rack are easy to clean as well since they can be removed in order to be washed. They are also dishwasher safe.

Pros

  • Long-lasting and durable construction
  • Has a warming rack
  • Foldable legs for portability and storage
  • Has a locking hood that makes storage easy
  • Has a temperature gauge

Cons

  • No burners to control the temperature
  • No side handles to move the grill

3. Royal Gourmet PD1300, Black

Highlighted Features

  • Non-stick griddle
  • Removable grease drip cup
  • 3 stainless steel burners
  • Piezo ignition system

Royal Gourmet grill is supplied with 3 independent burners plus you can cover the grill after using it by the cover that comes with the grill.

Construction: The grill consists of a porcelain-coated griddle and stainless steel control panel. It has a piezo ignition system with 3 ring-shaped stainless steel burners that are separately controlled. There is a side grease cup as well.

Function: The griddle has a quick start-up with the push ignition and the burners provide heat according to your requirement whether low or high. The griddle is spacious enough to cook 15 pancakes at once. Besides, you can barbecue anything easily on it. You can also use it for frying rice, eggs, hash browns, French toast, bacon, hamburger, etc. This grill is easy to transport so you can take it for a picnic, tailgating, camping, etc.

Cleaning and maintenance: The grease drip cup can collect the grease very easily. The griddle being chrome plated can be scrubbed and rinsed in order to clean it. Dry it thoroughly, season it and store it safely until further use.

Pros

  • Non-stick surface makes cleaning easy
  • Stainless steel control panel
  • Comes with a cover
  • Spacious cooking surface
  • Excellent heat retention
  • Easy to use and store

Cons

  • No side handles to move the grill
  • No lid to cover the grill

4. Char-Broil Classic 405

Highlighted Features

  • Swing-away warming rack
  • Porcelain-coated steel lid
  • Piezo ignition system
  • 2 metal side shelves

This Char-Broil Classic grill has a great metal-designed look plus you can easily move the grill around because it comes with wheels.

Construction: The grill has a porcelain-coated steel lid and firebox. It also has a porcelain-coated cooking grate, a swing-away warming rack, and a drip cup, 4 stainless steel inline burners, 2 side shelves that are made of metal, and for moving the grill around it is provided with large, 6-inch wheels. Plus, it has a piezo ignition system.

Function: The piezo ignition system lets you start the grill quickly and the burners can help you vary the temperature from low to high with separate controls. The cooking grate has enough space to cook 15 burgers. Plus, it has a warming rack for keeping the food warm. The lid can be used to cover the grill for maintaining the heat inside for better cooking. The side shelves can be used for keeping seasonings or sauces.

Cleaning and maintenance: The grease is collected in the drip cup. The grates can be scrubbed off with a grill cleaning brush, then rinsed, dried, and seasoned for next use.

Pros

  • Ample cooking surface
  • Has stainless steel inline burners
  • Provides uniform heat
  • Has two side shelves
  • Comes with two movable wheels
  • Easy to use, store and clean

Cons

  • There are no side handles
  • Doesn’t have foldable legs

5. Char-Broil Portable

Highlighted Features

  • Stainless steel construction
  • Heat-resistant handles
  • Porcelain-coated grates
  • Piezo ignition system

The Char-Broil grill doesn’t take much time to set up plus you can conveniently use it while you are on a trip or doing any kind of outdoor activity.

Construction: The grill has a durable and sturdy stainless steel construction that is durable and sturdy. The cooking grates are porcelain-coated stainless steel wire grates and the handles of the grill are heat-resistant. Plus, it has a single burner convective cooking system, piezoelectric igniter, and a large drip tray that slides out.

Function: The piezoelectric igniter lights the grill quickly with just a push of the button. The burner provides uniform heat across the grate. The grate heats up fairly quickly and provides even heat for cooking. The grill can be transported easily due to its sturdy handle.

Cleaning and maintenance: The drip tray collects the grease for easy disposal. The cooking grates are super easy to clean with just a rinse with warm water and dish soap.

Pros

  • Durable and sturdy construction
  • Comes with lockable lid
  • Has heat-resistant handles
  • Versatile cooking surface
  • Piezoelectric igniter — easy startup
  • Easy to use, store and clean

Cons

  • No burners to control the temperature

6. Martin Portable Grill

Highlighted Features

  • Stainless steel lid
  • Warming rack
  • Two side handles
  • Foldable legs

Martin’s portable grill is capable of making perfect seared meat with all the juices intact; let’s see what more features are there to unfold.

Construction: The grill has a brushed stainless steel lid, a u-shaped burner, a porcelain cooking grate, and a warming rack. The side handles are heavy-duty, the legs are foldable and there is a grease pan below the grill. Plus, it has a lid-mounted thermometer, low-pressure adjustable regulator, and a piezo ignition.

Function: The startup is quick and easy with the piezo ignition. The burner provides uniform heat for the cooking grate to warm up quite fast. The cooking grate provides perfect heat for cooking a variety of food whether you want to have a sear on the barbecued food or you want to cook the chicken at low temperatures or if you want to grill the vegetables and buns. The warming rack keeps the food warm before it is served. The grill can be transported easily as the legs can be folded pretty conveniently and the lid has a sturdy handle for carrying.

Cleaning and maintenance: The grease pan collects the grease efficiently so you can easily get rid of it. You can clean the grill simply and effectively with dish soap and warm water.

Pros

  • Adjustable cooking temperature
  • Large porcelain cooking grid
  • Piezoelectric igniter
  • Heat indication
  • Comes with a grease pan
  • Easy to use, store and clean

Cons

  • No burners to control the temperature

7. Giantex Tabletop With Foldable Legs

 

Highlighted Features

  • Stainless steel construction
  • 2 ignition burners
  • Built-in thermometer
  • Lockable lid
  • Foldable legs

Giantex tabletop grill cooks the food efficiently with an even heat so that you can have a perfectly cooked meal and enjoy it with your family and friends. Plus this grill is certified by CSA.

Construction: The grill has a thick stainless steel lid that is durable and heat resistant. The wire cooking grate is pretty spacious. It has 2 U-shaped stainless steel burners with separate control rotation buttons. There is a built-in lid thermometer, lid locks, large carrying handle, a grease pan hidden below the grill, and legs that can be opened on the left or right side for stability.

Function: The start-up for each burner is separate. You just need to push and turn the control rotation button to start the grill. Hence you can vary the low or high heat at your convenience. The grate is specifically designed for barbecuing. There are air vents in the grill for making the grilling experience better.

The thermometer on the lid lets you monitor the temperature inside the grill. The grill can be carried easily as the legs fold quickly & easily, it has a locking lid for securely fastening the lid and the handle for carrying it. So, you can have a wonderful barbecuing time at a picnic, camping, tailgating, or a simple backyard barbecue with this propane grill.

Cleaning and maintenance: The drip tray under the grill is made of stainless steel so it is easy to clean after removing the grease. The grates also clean easily with warm water and dish soap. Scrub a little, rinse, dry, and season before storing it away.

Pros

  • Ample amount of cooking space
  • Sturdy yet lightweight construction
  • Adjustable heat control burner
  • Comes with concealed grease collector
  • Foldable legs and lockable lid
  • Easy to use, store and clean

Cons

  • There are no side handles to move the grill

8. Masterbuilt SH19030819 Tabletop

Highlighted Features

  • Stainless steel construction
  • Foldable legs
  • Lockable lid
  • Push-button ignition

Masterbuilt tabletop is a newer version that cooks with ease. So cook deliciously-seared meat and give a little extra something to your grilling parties.

Construction: The grill has a stainless steel construction including the cooking grates. The warming rack is chrome plated and the grease tray is of stainless steel. Besides, it consists of folding legs, a locking lid, push-button ignition, and removable regulator.

Function: This sturdy grill assembles quickly. It has a secure locking lid, folding legs, and a large lid handle so you can easily transport it anywhere for tailgating, camping, picnic, beach parties, etc. The single burner has a quick start with a push-button and is powerful enough to cook lots of things with perfection. The warming rack keeps the food warm. The regulator on the lid helps you to monitor the temperature inside the grill.

Cleaning and maintenance: The grease and other food drippings are easily caught by the grease pan and you can easily dispose of them. Cleaning the grate is not difficult either. You need to clean it while it is hot. Scrape off the unwanted material stuck on the grate, use a grill brush to scrub a bit, rinse with dish soap & water, dry it, season it and store it.

Pros

  • Chrome-plated warming rack
  • Long-lasting and durable construction
  • Foldable legs for portability
  • Has a locking hood that makes storage easy
  • Spacious cooking area
  • Easy to use, store and clean

Cons

  • No side handles to move the grill

9. MASTER COOK With Two Foldable Shelves

Highlighted Features

  • Stainless steel burners
  • Piezoelectric ignition system
  • Built-in thermometer
  • 2 foldable shelves

The elegantly designed grill enhances the atmosphere of any place it is placed in, so you can enjoy the grilling along with the addition to the decor.

Construction: The sturdy grill has a porcelain-coated lid with a stainless steel handle. The wire cooking grates are porcelain-enameled. The burners and the control panel are also made of stainless steel. The control knobs are chromium plated. The thermometer on the lid is made of stainless steel and the 2 side shelves, that can be folded, are made of metal. Plus, it has a piezoelectric ignition and 2 heavy-duty caster wheels.

Function: You can start the grill by pushing and turning the control knob as it has a piezoelectric ignition. The cooking grate is quite spacious itself, supported by a warming rack and 2 side shelves for holding a large amount of food. The side shelves can not only hold food and plates but also seasonings & sauces. The cooking grate warms quickly and dispenses the heat evenly for barbecuing different items. The thermometer lets you know the temperature inside the grill so you can roast a turkey or chicken perfectly. The wheels help you drag the grill to the backyard, patio or balconies.

Cleaning and maintenance: The drip bucket is available for collecting the grease so you can easily dispose of the grease. The grates can be cleaned pretty easily too; a little scrub with a grill-cleaning brush and a rinse with water & dish soap. Then, just dry it off, season it well, and store it safely until next use.

Pros

  • Porcelain-enameled cooking grates
  • Ample amount of cooking area
  • Stainless steel control panel
  • 2 heavy-duty caster wheels
  • An accurate build-in thermometer
  • Easy to use, store and use

Cons

  • No side handles to move the grill

Things To Look For Before Buying!

When we think of the budget our priority becomes ‘the cheaper, the better’ but really, we should keep an eye out for the grills that have solid and sturdy construction.

So I am mentioning some of the most important questions that would definitely help in hunting down a good quality grill:

  • Is it a good quality cooking grate?
  • Does it have a spacious cooking surface?
  • Is it portable?
  • Is it energy-efficient?
  • Does it have a lid?
  • Does it have heat-resistant handles?

Conclusion

So, guys, Cuisinart CGG-180 grill that serves up to 4 to 6 people is the best grill that I came across as it has so many features and comes in an exciting red color. Plus, its compact size makes the storing of the grill easier. Moreover, there won’t be any kind of flare-ups as there is no usage of charcoal. This grill has a speedy start due to its electronic ignition and the temperature gauge helps to maintain the temperature of the grill.