During my 30 plus years of grilling, I have owned and tried many kinds of gas grills. Cooking with a well-maintained high-quality gas grill is an enjoyable experience. On the other hand, using a lousy one can be a struggle.
If you have limited space and want to grill great food, a 2 burner gas grill can be the perfect option. It doesn’t take a lot of space, but you can still prepare food for the whole family with it. Also, cleaning and maintaining one shouldn’t take too much of your time.
There are so many options with varying features available, that it might not be easy to find the best one for your specific needs. Read this guide to get an idea of what to consider before buying a 2 burner gas grill and check out our top picks available on the market.
Our recommendations for the Best 2-Burner Gas Grill:
- Best Overall: Weber Spirit II E-210 Liquid Propane Grill
- Stylish and Affordable: Char-Broil Performance 300
- Best Premium Option: Weber Genesis II LX E-240
- Most Portable: Pit Boss Grills Stainless Steel Grill
- Budget Pick: American Gourmet Classic 280 Gas Grill
- Best Grill & Griddle Combo: Blackstone Grills Tailgater
What is Important When Buying a 2 Burner Gas Grill
The best 2 burner gas grills come with a host of ways to make your grilling experience easier and more convenient. A high-quality grill is also safe to use and performs consistently.
You will definitely want to choose a product that makes cooking fun and easy every time. Problems with inconsistent heat or malfunctioning parts could completely ruin the food. So before you buy your next grill, consider the following properties.
Materials and Durability
One of the first things to consider when looking for a gas grill is the quality of materials used for making it. Stainless steel or porcelain-coated cast iron components are examples of durable and solid materials. They also make the grill more resistant to rust and weather conditions.
Heat Flux
Proper design and enough heating power can help with producing high levels of heat needed to get a nice sear on your stakes and burgers. The heat output of gas grills is often measured as BTUs (British Thermal Unit).
However, this doesn’t take into account the grilling surface area. Heat flux is calculated by dividing the BTU output by the size of the grilling surface. It is recommended to get a grill that has a heat flux value of at least 70.
Ignition
A reliable push-button ignition helps make your grill safe as well as convenient. You can start grilling with only a push of a button but don’t have to worry about accidentally igniting it.
Size and Portability
The great thing about 2-burner gas grills is that they can fit in a relatively small space. The best models still provide enough cooking space to prepare meals for the whole family or even host a small barbecue party.
Tabletop models with carrying handles are great if you want to take your grill along for camping trips or tailgating.
Wheels
Having wheels on your grill, if it is a full-sized unit, will help you move it safely on your property. It will also be more convenient to put it away for winter storage.
Extra Features
These are features that are convenient but not necessary, and can make your grill more versatile:
- A side burner for making sauces, boiling rice, or even brewing some coffee while grilling.
- Folding side tables for extra prep space.
- Tool hooks and storage cabinets for placing your tongs, spatulas, and grill cleaning supplies at reach.
- A fuel gauge makes sure that you don’t run out of gas in the middle of a grilling session.
Warranty and Customer Service
When you buy a new grill, it can sometimes have defective parts or damage that occurred during shipping. In this kind of situation, a comprehensive warranty and good customer service are very important. You definitely don’t want to be left on your own with the problem.
Also, having a long warranty protects your investment for several years to come and means that the brand believes in the quality of their own product.
Take a moment and think about what is more important to you. Having a big and more sturdy grill, or a smaller portable option. We have included both types of models in this guide.
Reviews of the Best 2 Burner Gas Grills
We have gathered and reviewed the best products in the market to be reviewed here. Whether you are looking for a compact grill for your backyard or patio, a premium option with all the bells and whistles, or a portable gas grill, you can find something that fits the bill here.
If you’re not sure that 2 burners are enough, you can also take a look at our guide with the best 3 burner options.
Here are our top picks for 2-burner gas grills:
Best Overall: Weber Spirit II E-210 Liquid Propane Grill
The new Weber Spirit II E-210 comes with the GS4 grilling system that has an improved ignition, updated burners, and porcelain-enameled flavorizer bars. We always have high expectations for Weber products and this grill definitely fulfills them.
The Spirit II E-210 provides a smooth cooking experience and the updated grease management system makes cleaning easy and fast. Compared to the previous model, the grilling space has also been expanded to 450 square inches (360 sq.in. primary and 90 sq.in. warming rack).
Specifications:
- Fuel Type: Propane gas
- Number of Main Burners: 2
- Total BTU: 26,500
- Heat Flux: 74
- Primary Grilling Area (sq.in): 360
- Warming Rack Area (sq.in): 90
- Weight: 103 lbs
- Build Materials: Stainless steel, porcelain-coated steel, and porcelain-coated cast iron (grates)
- Dimensions: 48″ x 26″ x 57″ (L x W x H)
- Warranty: 10, 5, or 2 years (depending on part)
What makes the Spirit II E-210 our top-pick?
Let’s take a closer look at why this grill is our number one recommendation:
Design
With over 50 years of experience, Weber has mastered designing stylish and user-friendly grills. The Spirit II is no exception — it’s easy to use and provides excellent cooking performance.
The grill is compact and easy to move around your porch and out of winter storage. It has stable wheels on one side, with stabilizing legs on the other.
One of our favorite things in the Spirit II series is the flavorizer bars. They have 2 important functions — catching and vaporizing most of the drippings and guiding the rest to the grease management system. This helps with avoiding flare-ups that can burn your food. The grease sizzling on the bars also adds a nice smoky flavor to your meal.
Burners and Grates
The 2 burners on this grill produce up to 26,500 BTUs of heating power. This is enough to get the grill hot and ready to cook in a matter of minutes. And what’s most important, the high-quality stainless steel burner tubes provide even heat across the main cooking area.
The grill has durable porcelain-enameled cast iron grates suitable for cooking all kinds of meats and vegetables. The sturdy lid protects the grill and helps you with preparing a variety of amazing meals.
Extra Features
The included fuel gauge helps you with monitoring the amount of propane you have left and tables on each side fold up to provide extra working space.
The Spirit II E-210 comes with six tool hooks for hanging your tongs, spatulas, and other grilling tools within reach. It’s also compatible with Weber’s Grill 3 system, which allows you to plug in a meat probe and then monitor the temperature with a phone app.
Conclusion
The excellent overall quality and affordable price make the Spirit II E-210 our number one pick for a 2-burner gas grill.
The high-quality materials and legendary Weber customer service and generous 10-year warranty make sure that your money is not wasted and this grill will provide you with great cooking experiences for many years to come.
There is just one thing that the Spirit II E-210 is missing — a side burner. If you need that, you can get the more expensive Genesis model that will be reviewed later in this article.
What We Love
- Even and consistent heat
- Easy to clean
- Sturdy and durable frame
- Excellent value for money
- Large grilling surface for a 2-burner grill
- Comes with nice features like tool hooks and a fuel gauge
- Weber has a great warranty and customer service
What We Don’t
- No side burner
Stylish and Affordable: Char-Broil Performance 300 Gas Grill
Here is a sleek and low-cost grill that also will look great in your backyard or patio. This compact grill from Char-Broil packs some serious heating power — 24,000 BTUs is enough to get it searing hot!
And even the grill is small, it still has an adequate cooking area with 300 square inches of primary cooking space. The porcelain-coated cast iron grates are big enough for over a dozen hamburgers. In addition, it features a handy 100-square-inch swing-away warming rack.
Specifications:
- Fuel Type: Propane gas
- Number of Main Burners: 2
- Total BTU: 24,000
- Heat Flux: 80
- Primary Grilling Area (sq.in): 300
- Warming Rack Area (sq.in): 100
- Weight: 82.5 lbs
- Build Materials: Stainless steel, painted steel and porcelain-coated cast iron (cooking grates)
- Dimensions: 24.5″ x 42.9″ x 44″ (L x W x H)
- Warranty: 5 years (burners), 2 years (firebox and lid), 1 year (other parts)
This a visually attractive grill with its shiny stainless steel paired with black surfaces. But isn’t it going to be ruined by that ugly propane tank that you will place on the side of the grill? Not this time. You can place the tank inside the cabinet and out of sight.
Another great thing about the cabinet is that you can store your grilling tools in it. With the folding side tables providing a surface to place dishes, you don’t need any additional side tables.
Despite this being a budget-friendly option, Char-Broil has packed it with many convenient features. You can easily roll the grill out with the 4 wheels. The stainless steel lid is durable and adds to the sleek style of the grill. It also has a nice grease management system that makes cleaning it much easier.
The electronic ignition lets you start the grill without a hassle, while the built-in temperature gauge helps with controlling the cooking temperature.
You might have to spend a few moments assembling the unit, but using it is very straightforward. You don’t have to be an expert to cook tasty food with this grill.
The overall quality is not on the same level as Weber’s, but still, Char-Broil Performance 300 provides a simple and affordable solution for grilling in your backyard.
What We Love
- Easy to use
- Nice and sleek design
- Great value for money
- Good grease management system
- Has a cabinet for the propane tank
What We Don’t
- Takes a while to assemble
Best Premium Option: Weber Genesis II LX E-240 Natural Gas / Propane Grill
The Weber Genesis II LX E-240 grill comes with the same fantastic GS4 grilling system as does the Spirit II that we introduced earlier.
What really sets the Genesis II apart from the more affordable Spirit, is the side burner, sturdy cabinet design, and small things like illuminated control knobs. The grill comes with a flush-mounted extra burner that helps you cook a variety of side dishes.
Specifications:
- Fuel Type: Natural gas / propane
- Number of Main Burners: 2
- Additional Burners: 12,000 BTU side burner
- Total BTU: 29,000
- Heat Flux: 76
- Primary Grilling Area (sq.in): 380
- Warming Rack Area (sq.in): 114
- Weight: 208 lbs
- Build Materials: Stainless steel, porcelain-coated steel
- Dimensions: 52″ x 29″ x 48″ (L x W x H)
- Warranty: 10 years
The Genesis II comes with 2 high-performance stainless steel burners and a stainless steel flavorizer bar. An all-new grease trap system helps the grill be safer by preventing flare-ups as well.
Built tough, this grill features solid steel construction including sturdy legs to stand on. With its 4 wheels, you can effortlessly move it around on an even surface. It also has solid side tables for preparing dishes and moving things on and off the grill.
The cooking grates are 7-millimeter thick stainless steel and provide a 380 square inch grilling surface. With an additional 114 square inch tuck-away warming rack, you can fit a decent amount of food into this unit.
Some of the extra features include a handle light and lighted control knobs. These can be very handy when cooking after it gets dark.
If you are looking for top-notch quality with a full set of features then Genesis II LX E-240 is our recommendation.
What We Love
- Sturdy and durable
- High-quality parts
- Even and consistent heat
- Easy to use and clean
- Large grilling area
- 10-year warranty on all parts
What We Don’t
- A bit pricey
Most Portable: Pit Boss Grills Stainless Steel Grill
We wanted to include an option that is very portable and easy to set up but still provides excellent grilling performance. And this stainless steel tabletop grill from Pit Boss fits the bill perfectly!
But don’t be fooled by the small size — this little beast brings 20,000 BTUs of heating power across 276 square inches of cooking space. So despite being lightweight and portable, it gets hot fast and can handle a decent amount of food.
Specifications:
- Fuel Type: Propane gas
- Number of Main Burners: 2
- Total BTU: 20,000
- Heat Flux: 73
- Primary Grilling Area (sq.in): 276
- Weight: 23 lbs
- Build Materials: Stainless steel
- Dimensions: 23″ x 19.5″ x 16″ (L x W x H)
- Warranty: 5 years
The Pit Boss tabletop grill only weighs about 23 pounds when assembled and is easy to carry around. When you get hungry, you can set it up in a few minutes and start grilling. Folding the legs and getting it back to storage or transport is also very fast and convenient.
Just be careful when grabbing the grill. It has some sharp edges that might cut your fingers if you are careless when moving it around.
The grill is built with durable stainless steel and comes with a 5-year warranty. Take good care of it, and this small investment can keep you grilling for many seasons to come!
What We Love
- Light and easy to carry around
- Fast to set up
- Very affordable
- Nice and durable stainless steel design
- Plenty of heating power
- Surprisingly large cooking surface
- Comes with a 5-year warranty
What We Don’t
- Has some sharp edges
Budget Pick: American Gourmet Classic 280 Gas Grill
The American Gourmet Classic 280 by Char-Broil is a basic gas grill with 280 square inches of cooking space. This classic-style grill features porcelain-coated grates while the burners are made of stainless steel.
Specifications:
- Fuel Type: Propane gas
- Number of Main Burners: 2
- Total BTU: 20,000
- Heat Flux: 71
- Primary Grilling Area (sq.in): 280
- Weight: 43 lbs
- Build Materials: Stainless steel, painted steel, and porcelain-coated cast iron (cooking grates)
- Dimensions: 45.6″ x 24.1″ x 41.9″ (L x W x H)
- Warranty: 5 years (burners), 2 years (firebox and lid), 1 year (other parts)
The design of the grill includes sturdy steel legs and foldout metal shelves that help you prepare your meals and move things on and off the grill. The Classic 280 comes with the Piezo ignition system that gets the grill started instantly.
The grill knobs come with instructions for ideal use and easy adjustability. The lid is made of porcelain-coated steel to help control the heat and withstand weather varying weather conditions. It has a protective handle that prevents you from burning your hand.
The porcelain coating makes this model rust-resistant. With the 6-inch wheels, you can easily move the grill around your deck or patio.
In short, this is a good basic 2 burner gas grill that gets the job done.
What We Love
- Easy and simple to use
- You can buy an optional side-burner
- Budget-friendly option
What We Don’t
- The assembly directions could be better
Best Grill & Griddle Combo: Blackstone Grills Tailgater
This 2-burner unit from Blackstone comes with both a grill and a griddle. With this guy, you can cook an even larger variety of dishes compared to a normal gas grill.
Both, the grill box and the griddle are removable so you can also use the open burners for pots or pans. This is really the most versatile grill I have come across for a long time!
Specifications:
- Fuel Type: Propane gas
- Number of Main Burners: 2
- Total BTU: 35,000
- Total Cooking Area (sq.in): 477
- Weight: 75 lbs
- Build Materials: Stainless steel and porcelain-coated cast iron (cooking grates)
- Dimensions: 37″ x 18″ x 20″ (L x W x H)
- Warranty: 1 year
In addition to offering multiple variations, this grill can also handle big amounts of food. With a total cooking space of 477 square inches and 35,000 BTUs of heating power, it doesn’t easily run out of space or heat.
If you are going tailgating or camping you would definitely want to bring it with you. The 4 sturdy legs can be adjusted independently.
This means that you can make it stable even on an uneven surface.
The large cooking area and sturdy design have one drawback. For a portable grill, it’s quite heavy and takes a lot of space in your car trunk.
If you are looking for something that can cook big and is portable, Blackstone Grills Tailgater might be the answer.
What We Love
- Large cooking area
- Versatile
- Solid construction
- 4 independently adjustable legs
What We Don’t
- Quite heavy and bulky for a portable grill
- Short warranty
2 Burner Gas Grill FAQ
Why should I buy a 2-burner gas grill?
2-burner gas grills are compact enough to fit even in a small backyard or a patio. Yet, they provide enough grilling space to cook for the whole family and are generally more affordable than the larger models. The best 2 burner gas grills are also easy and fun to use and cleaning them is fast.
Can I cook smoked foods with a 2-burner gas grill?
If you want to prepare slow-smoked foods, such as briskets or ribs, a 2-burner gas grill is not the most optimal solution.
However, you can smoke foods with them by lighting up only one burner, placing a smoker tube with wood chips on top of it, and keeping the meat on the other side. This allows you to cook the meat slowly on indirect heat and get a nice smoked barbecue flavor.
How can I make my gas grill last a long time?
Cleaning and maintaining your gas grill properly helps with keeping it in good condition and avoiding rust. Clean the grill grates after each use and perform thorough maintenance at least every 2 months.
This means that you should remove the grates for deep cleaning and then season them. Also, the burners and inner surfaces of the grill should be cleaned, all the parts should be checked for damage, and any loose nuts and screws should be tightened.
It is best to store the grill in a cool and dry place to avoid corrosion.
Let’s Start Grilling!
The goal of this article is to help you with finding a gas grill that best fits your requirements.
Choose a high-quality product, such as the Weber Spirit II E-210, and you can prepare great barbecue food for many years. Or if your budget doesn’t allow that, get a more affordable option that will still get the job done.
Are you ready to unleash your inner grill master? Let’s push the ignition and start the barbecue party!
