The best gas grills you can buy

Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.The gas grill is the centerpiece of your backyard during summertime barbeques, so you should invest in a great one. The Broil King Regal S590 Pro 5 Burner Natural Gas Grill is our top choice because it has 625 square inches of cooking space and multiple burners so you can prepare a lot of food at the same time.First, let me say that I'm not a believer in the whole “grilling season” thing. For me, the grilling season starts on January 1 and ends on December 31. So while many people won't take the cover off their grill until the weather warms up in the springtime, know that all of the grills in our guide can be used during the spring, summer, fall, and winter. I've cooked up plenty of Thanksgiving and Christmas eats on our Broil King — even in driving snow. With proper cleaning and care, a good gas grill should last you at least five years and likely more than 10 with regular year-round use.While all the grills in our guide are certainly good choices, selecting the best gas grill for your home is a personal decision. Do you have limited outdoor space but want plenty of cooking surface nonetheless？ Do you have lots of room but no need for a massive grill？ Are you going to hardline your grill into your home's natural gas line？ Do you want a gas grill small enough to bring to the beach, park, or campsite？ And for what kind of cooking is your gas grill intended, anyway？ Just flipping burgers and dogs, or for slow-cooking ribs, roasting whole birds, or even for smoking brisket？Don't worry, we've got you covered no matter what you want from your gas grill. In fact, you're living in a golden age of gas grills, and there are all sorts of options available at all sorts of price ranges. There's been a lot of innovation in a short time, too. The first propane grills weren't developed until the 1960s. Flash forward to today, and you can order a five burner 55,000 BTU gas grill complete with expert in-home assembly off the web. That's progress, people.Here are the best gas grills you can buy in 2019:Best overall: Broil King Regal S590 Pro 5 Burner Natural Gas GrillBest value: Weber Spirit II E-310 LP Gas GrillBest portable grill: Coleman Road Trip Propane Portable Grill LXEBest compact grill: Dyna-Glo Smart Space Living 3 Burner LP Gas GrillBest charcoal and gas grill: Char-Griller Double Play 3 Burner Gas and Charcoal GrillUpdated on 05/08/2019 by Les Shu: Updated links, formatting, and prices. Added related grilling gear guides.Keep scrolling to read more about our top picks.