Imagine a beautiful afternoon.  You’re grilling in your backyard, beer in hand, some killer dogs and burgers cooking up in front of you. You look to the left and see a drop-dead gorgeous blonde. She looks back at you lustfully and slowly climbs out of the pool. Dripping wet in her tiny red bikini, she stares deeply into your eyes and licks her full lips. She walks toward you and wraps her arms around your waist. She takes the tongs out of your hands, grabs a plate and a bun and pulls a perfectly seared hotdog off the grill.

For someone with a shiny new gas grill, this is no daydream fantasy. Whether you are bachelor throwing wild weekend parties or a married man grilling at a family gathering, there will always be a beautiful woman that wants one of your dogs. Don’t burn it, be the Grillmaster!

Top Gas Grills under $500

So, you want to be the man with a new gas grill? $500 is a great place to start. You can get loads of features without breaking the bank. We have handpicked the 3 best grills for this price point. Let me explain why they make the top of our list.

We are giving two spots to Dyna-Glo; both of these grills offer some of the best features for this price-range.  If you are looking for a gas grill with great power that comes in small size, the Dyna-Glo Smart Space Saving 2-Burner Gas Grill is your best pick. The Dyna-Glo 5-Burner Gas Grill is also a solid choice and offers a larger cooking area, still within the $500 price range and is one of the best values on the market.

#1 Choice – Dyna-Glo DGE530BSP-D 5-Burner

The Dyna-Glo 5-Burner Gas Grill is a large, powerful gas grill and is basically a badass grilling machine. The Dyna-Glo 5-Burner Gas Grill  is one of our top overall grills and one of the best gas grills in the market. We love that it’s also available for a wallet-friendly price tag too.

The large cooking space and high heat output is its major deal-maker. It has plenty of space at 530 square inches of primary cooking surface to grill just about anything, and comes with a well-performing warming rack. It’s total of 62,000 BTUs is just the right amount of heat output for its size. It heats up fast and cooks evenly. But there’s more.

The Dyna-Glo 5 Burner includes an easy push-button start electronic ignition system, LP tank slide-out holder and slide-out grease tray. It is a no hassle, easy to clean grill. Fire it up and you’re ready to go.

This big guy doesn’t come with a rotisserie burner standard, BUT you can attach one later on. For $500 you do have to sacrifice a few of the more luxury features, but we love that you have the option for the add-on down the line. This model has stainless steel construction, including its cooking grates and burners to help prevent rust and wear on the parts.

The only drawback that this gas grill has a gap at the back of the grill where the lid meets the base, this does cause some heat loss and and it can be a struggle to get the grill hotter than 500 to 650 degrees. Their company representative, however, claims that this design is for safety and to manage the heat.

You probably won’t ever need your grill temp to exceed 650 degrees, but if you do, you can quickly remedy this by cutting a 2” metal strip or aluminum kickplate and installing it on the lid. Dyna-Glo doesn’t have a strong web presence but they do offer email and phone support for customers and this gas grill model comes with a 1-year limited warranty and 5-year warranty on the stainless steel burners.

Owning this grill is like having the more expensive Weber at a much more reasonable price. This is a great deal and value for money, making this undeniably one of the best gas grills under $500.  Other grillers agree, this bad boy received a seriously respectable 4.3 out of 5 rating on Amazon. You can usually purchase this grill on Amazon for around $380, even though its list and in-store price is $499.

We think you should buy this beast on Amazon and here’s why:

1. All the reviews are like having hundreds of really good friends give you their personal experience with the grill, then taking all of that personal experience and giving it a star rating. You’re buying quality when there are hundreds of fans of the grill.
2. A friendly UPS driver will deliver it right to your door. No waiting in line, no hauling it in your car. No sore muscles or achy back the next day.
3. Amazon has the best price 99% of the time. Amazon constantly watches competitor pricing and makes sure you get the best deal. They do a ton of business and take advantage of economies of scale, which means you get the savings!
4. FREE shipping. Enough said.
5. Returns are easy. Amazon recently shipped a car, and they ship a ton of large items, all day, every day. If they can ship a car, rest assured, you will get your grill in perfect condition. BUT if for any reason it comes damaged, it is super easy to return. Just print out a UPS label, slap it on the box and a friendly UPS driver will pick it up, free of charge. This is way easier than waiting in a return line at Home Depot and talking with a bored, angsty teenage sales clerk.

This is a blonde-in-a-red-bikini-attracting-hotdog-grilling-machine and really, no other grill compares for under $500. Be the man, get yourself this grill and kick your barbecuing game up a few notches.

Product Details for the Grill Geeks

• 62,000 total BTUs; 50,000 BTUs on primary and 12,000 BTUs on warming rack
• 708 square inch total cooking space
• 3 heavy gage stainless steel cooking grates
• 5 stainless steel commercial grade straight burner tubes
• Easy push-button electronic ignition, temperature gauge with décor ring
• LP tank pullout for easy access to the propane tank from the front of the grill
• 1-year limited warranty, with 5 years on stainless steel burners

#2 Choice – Weber Spirit E310

The Spirit E310 is my go-to grill.  For a guy with a $500 budget, this bad boy really can’t be beat in terms of quality. The Spirit E310 is built by Weber, the most well-known and trusted brand in the market. You always know you are getting top quality when you buy Weber.

The E310 has 424 square inches of cooking area with 2 stainless steel burners, giving you plenty of space to cook for parties. You have another 105” for warming buns or keeping your meat hot before serving. This is a grilling-focused machine with a few key extras, including a electronic ignition system and flavorizer bars.

But most importantly? This thing heats up fast. I mean really fast, no waiting. Ignite it and you are ready to grill. It will reach 500 degrees, so if you really want to char the bejeezus out of your meat, this has the capability to get that done. It is also great if you want to finesse your steaks a bit and enjoy something a little less crisp.  No problem there either.  Basically, the Spirit packs a powerful punch with 32,000 BTU’s of cooking power to be exact. It will grill some seriously delicious ribs even in the dead of winter, if that’s your thing. It gets that hot.

Want natural gas? This grill can handle it. Natural gas is more efficient and not every grill can handle the fuel. Having that versatility is a great bonus.

If you want a dependable long lasting grill, this one is really the way to go. It is well-reviewed with 350+ reviews on Amazon and 4.6 stars.

Product Details for the Grill Geeks

• 32,000 BTU maximum output from the main burner
• 529 square inch total cooking surface
• Stainless steel rod cooking grates
• Porcelain-enameled steel, 400 grade stainless steel and cast aluminum construction
• Electric cross over ignition
• Hood mounted thermometer and propane tank gauge
• Fully-enclosed cabinet

#3 Choice – Dyna-Glo Smart Space Saving 2-Burner Gas Grill

Small space grills are becoming more readily available from manufacturers and more popular with consumers. The Dyna-Glo Smart Space grill is one of favorites for those who don’t have room for a traditional full-sized gas grill, but still want the full-sized grilling experience and amenities.

For its compact size, the Smart Space Saving grill has a 350 square inches of cooking surface, 197 square inches of warming rack and two burners. It has enough space to grill several different meats or sides at once and has the perfect ratio of 30,000 BTUs for its size. And by using its foldable side tables, you will have more than enough  space for your cooking preparation. The Smart Space also comes with a cover, which is a great bonus to help keep your grill away from dust and the elements when not in use, ensuring a longer life for your investment.

And not only is this guy designed to be a space-saving grill, it’s also designed to provide a huge amount of convenience for your grilling experience. The Dyna-Glo Smart Space Saving has 2 locking and unlocking heavy duty wheel casters to enable you to easily take it out for grilling and then store it after use, boasts push-button electronic ignition for fast lighting, has a temperature gauge to help you better control the amount of heat that you need and an open slot for the propane (LP) tank to easily slide into place.

The only drawback? This grill’s internal components are pretty lightweight which makes it slightly flimsy. Some grillers have also found it’s heat output to be limited. Yes, it may not be the perfect choice if you’re looking into grilling for a colony of hungry carnivores, but that is why we are also featuring the Dyna-Glo DGE 5-burner gas grill, mentioned above. For families, the Dyna-Glo Smart Space Saving 2 Burner Gas Grill is definitely big enough to grill up a great meal, for larger celebrations, the 5-burner version might be a better fit. The Smart Space received a strong 4.6 out of 5 star rating on Amazon and can be purchased at an estimated cost of $259.

Product Details for the Grill Geeks

• 30,000 BTUs
• 547 square inch total cooking space
• 2 enameled cast-iron cooking grates, 2 stainless steel p-shaped burners and 2 steel enameled heat tents
• Easy push-button electronic ignition, temperature gauge with décor ring
• Double-wall stainless steel lid assembly, cast aluminum end caps for stability with large easy lifting handle
• Cabinet assembly, 2 locking and non-locking heavy duty wheel casters
• 1-year limited warranty

#4 Choice – Broil King Monarch 20

Our other top choice for a quality grill under $500 in a more compact size is the Broil King Monarch 20. Despite it’s smaller size, this gas grill can deliver both high and even heat courtesy of its linear control valves, allowing you great control for fine-tuned grilling.

The Broil King Monarch 20 has a small footprint and it’s light weight, due to its aluminum frame, makes it easy to store and take outside for grill time. The lid of the grill is also made of aluminum with a stainless steel insert, which helps resist rue, extending the lifetime of the grill. The cooking grate is made of porcelain-coated cast iron, which allows the grate to retain heat, ensuring you have the best looking sear marks on your steak. The porcelain coating also helps to prevent corrosion and makes the cooking grate easy to clean. Even with it’s compact size, the Monarch has a solid amount of cooking space at 350 square inches and can easily grill to feed a medium-sized family. If you will be hosting larger groups of guests, they might have to wait before everyone gets their share of food. Its average BTUs of 35,000 is also just right for its dimensions. It can quickly heat up to high temperatures, even reaching up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, and cooks meat evenly without guzzling tons of gas to get the job done. Some may find its design to be simple and without tons of bells and whistles, but the simplicity makes it quick to assemble and intuitive to use.

What’s also particularly noteworthy about the Broil King Monarch 20 is that the manufacturer ensures their quality, giving customers a lifetime warranty on the aluminum components, 5 years on the stainless steel parts and burner system, excluding the Flav-R-Wave, and 2 years on the remaining parts and paint. Overall, it received a 4.4 rating out of 5 on Amazon and you can usually purchase this grill at an average price of $480. If you want a side burner, you may also want to check the Broil King Monarch 40. It has similar features to the Monarch 20, the only prominent difference is the inclusion of the side-burner.

Product Details for the Grill GeeksAffordable liquid propane-powered grill with 35,000 BTU stainless steel Super 8 Infinity burner system

• Therma-Cast oven design provides great clearance for large roasts and promotes better convection cooking
• 350 square inches of primary cooking space, 520 square inch total cooking space
• Multi-position porcelain coated cast iron cooking grids
• 5-year warranty on grill body; 2-year warranty on all remaining parts

Other Noteworthy Grills

Product	Gas Grills	Rate	Dimensions (inch)	BTU/hr	Cooking Area (sq.-inch)	Positive Reviews	Negative Reviews
	Coleman Roadtrip NXT 200	4.7	29.5 x 20.7 x 15.5	20000	321	•Can get real hot
	Weber Spirit E220 Liquid Propane Gas Grill, Black	4.6	63 x 60 x 32 in	•26,500 Main Burner •12,000 Side Burner	450 square-inch •360sq. In. cooking area •90sq in secondary area	•Heats up fast •Easy to control temperature •Space saverr •Plenty space to cook for small family	•Doesn't heat evenly •Some parts have dents and flimsy •Hard to assemble
	Weber Spirit S210 Liquid Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel	4.6	63 x 50 x 32	26500	450 •360 cooking area •90 secondary area	•Materials, fit and finish looks good •Easy to clean •Easy to assemble	•Takes a while to heat up •Hard to remove a sticker from the grill lid
	Dyna-Glo Bronze 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner	4.2	52.8 x 46.5 x 23 in	60,000 •12,000 for each 4 main burner •12,000 side burner	666	•Easy to assemble •Good for searing •No flare ups •Cooks evenly •Easy to clean	•Metal is thin, it can be flexed easily •Some might have misalignment •No hooks to hang the grilling utencils

LAST FEW WORDS…

All of these gas grills will provide you with a great grilling experience at the best value. Having a maximum budget of $500 is more than enough to bring home a great gas grill that can last for a long time. Whether it be compact in size or the traditional full-size, this list is comprehensive enough to help you find the perfect gas grill to fit your needs and wants.

So, have you decided on what’s the best gas grill for you under 500 dollars? Even if it’s not on the list, let us know and we might consider adding it to our picks!