Truth: dads and grills go together like, well, dads and grills. Another truth: dads are sentimental about gear that’s well past its prime. (The three-burner grill with two bad burners that he’s currently cooking on is Exhibit A.)
So, if you’ve got a dad who takes outdoor cooking seriously, and you’ve been hemming and hawing about what to get him this Father’s Day, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got all the details on some of Weber’s best models for every kind of grillmaster.
WeberFor the aspiring fry-cook
Weber Slate 36″ Rust-Resistant Griddle
Specs
| Fuel Type | Liquid Propane |
| Size | 36 in. |
| Max Temp | 500°F |
The simplicity of a griddle is hard to beat — one flat, smooth, evenly heated playing field upon which to cook an entire meal, from pancakes and bacon at breakfast to smashburgers at dinner.
This factory-seasoned griddle is ready to use out of the box and stays ready, not rusty, between uses. A digital temperature display takes the guesswork out of searing and built-in storage keeps essential tools and seasonings at hand.
WeberFor the outdoor-cooking aficionado
Weber Searwood™ XL 600 Pellet Grill
Specs
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellets |
| Total Cooking Area | 972 sq. in. |
| Temp Range | 180 – 600°F |
If you think pellet grills are for smoking and slow cooking only, the Searwood XL 600 is here to prove you wrong. With massive temperature range — 180 to 600°F — smoking is just the start.
Equipped with Weber’s DirectFlame™ technology, this pellet grill is more than capable of searing, roasting, browning and crisping. The digital display features a pellet-level gauge and temperature read out, and the grill’s Rapid React™ PID heats to set temperature in 15 minutes or less.
WeberFor the Gas-Grill Purist
Weber Genesis S-335 Gas Grill
Specs
| Fuel Type | Liquid Propane |
| Burger Capacity | 20 |
| Main Burners Capacity | 39,000 BTUs |
On the surface, this may look like your standard three-burner grill but Weber equipped it with some smart features and design elements that elevate its performance.
The PureBlu burner system, which features tapered burner tubes that generate consistent pressure and flames, delivers even heat across the grilling surface. Translation: the sear zone is extra large and the hot and cold zones found on most gas grills are nearly nonexistent. A small-but-mighty side burner extends the field of cooking and is ideal for preparing sauces and sides.
WeberFor the Elevated Chef
Weber Summit FS38 E Gas Grill
Specs
| Fuel Type | Liquid Propane |
| Main Burner Output | 65,000 BTUs per hour |
| Steak Capacity | 25 |
Calling the Summit FS38 a “grill” is an understatement. Sure, it can grill up to 33 burgers at a time. But it can also perfectly caramelize steaks under its top-down infrared broiler; roast multiple chickens on its integrated rotisserie; slow-cook brisket with the help of a stainless-steel smoker box; or transform into a griddle, pizza oven or wok with the addition of a wide range of optional grillware accessories.
The bottom line: this top-of-the line grill will expand dad’s outdoor cooking experience massively. And, as a side benefit, you’ll share in the spoils with elevated meals for years to come.
WeberFor those with limited space
Weber Q 2800N+ Gas Grill
Specs
| Fuel Type | Liquid Propane |
| Weight | 31.6 lbs |
| Cooking Area | 320 sq. in. |
If dad’s outdoor-cooking domain looks more like a patio or balcony, the Q 2800N+ is the grill for him. It may be compact, but this powerful grill is not short on features.
A high-dome lid accommodates larger foods like whole chickens and and the exclusive Plus burner lets roast low and slow at 250°F or fire it up to 700°F for high heat searing. Weighing just over 30 pounds, this is a grill dad can take on the go, too. Tailgating, anyone?