Charbroil Bistro Proâ„¢ Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode, Red

I am very happy with our new grill! When the condo association out lawed our gas grill because of the flames, I was very sad because we used it almost daily in the summertime. Although this grill has the capability of using charcoal, we just use the electric heat. It still works very well and we are enjoying it very much! We are still getting used to the way that it heats up, since it is different than propane, but I am still able to cook outside on our deck!

so easy, just plug it in, wait a few minutes and its ready, you can even use charcoal without fooling with lighter fluid

Unable to put it together.

Easy assembly haven't had a chance to use it yet.

Excellent option for those who live in a place that will only allow electric "grills". It gets super hot, it can sear stuff, the grate is good for grill marks and then there is a stainless flat top you can use for searing and veggies / eggs ect. Easy to clean up. Best option out there for the money.

I bought this to use in my apartment since they only allow electric grills. This hybrid model was a perfect option so I can use charcoal which is my preferred method, down the road. So far it's been a great grill. The electric gets extremely hot, so you have that option, large cooking area is great for multiple people.

Well designed and engineered product. Assembly is labor of love so be prepared to spend 45-90 minutes depending on skill set for assembly. Need a screwdriver and small socket or wrench to complete task. Suggestions are better explaining how the grill grate needs to be lifted and turned for charcoal use and turned left and pushed down for electric. Was not immediately evident and missed the height marks on E and C marks on back of grill as I kept trying to turn the grate vs lifting it. Have not yet used yet but overall happy with quality.

Not happy. Emitters are to enclosed and too close to grates which causes flare ups and smoke from drips. Need something more open or tent like to allow drips to fall not collect. Too much smoke as a result. Please redesign and send me a retrofitted emitters.

Red paint was peeling off when I unboxed to assemble.

At first I was pleasantly surprised. My apartment complex changed policy to only allow electric grills. I have cooked with this maybe a half dozen times. Everything seemed fine until today when I plugged it in and it continually flipped a breaker. These apartments are old so I switched circuits it was running on. Without turning it on the heating element began what I can only describe as welding itself. A nice little circle maybe 4 inches away from the plug prong in the controller. I think there is potential for this system. As you can see from the photo the lid also doesn't completely seal but that is probably designed.