On a busy Sunday a restaurant grill does not run out of fuel. It is plumbed to the building’s gas supply, and that is the whole appeal of a natural gas grill at home: no tank to swap halfway through the carne asada, no guessing how much propane is left, and a grill that is ready whenever the coals would not be. If your house already has a gas line, or a stub on the patio, a grill built for natural gas turns that line into an always-on fire.
This guide covers only grills sold in natural gas versions and in stock on Amazon when we checked: freestanding carts from Weber and Nexgrill, and built-in grill heads for outdoor kitchens from Broil King, Napoleon, Blaze and Summerset. For each we list burners, BTU, cooking area, grates, extra burners and warranty as the maker or listing states them, plus what a gas-line hookup involves.
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Quick verdict: which natural gas grill to buy
For most patios with a gas line, the best natural gas grill is the Weber Spirit E-425 (Natural Gas): four burners, a boosted Sear Zone, cast iron grates and a 10-year warranty on a freestanding cart. For a dedicated sear burner and a 12-year warranty, choose the Weber Genesis E-325. The Nexgrill Deluxe 4-Burner packs a side burner and griddle insert for less. For an outdoor kitchen, the Broil King Imperial S 490 Built-In adds side and rotisserie burners, and the Napoleon Built-In 500 carries a lifetime warranty.
The table compares the five picks we would steer most natural gas buyers toward. All eight grills are reviewed in full after it.
Five natural gas grills side by side
Type, burners and cooking area for our five standout natural gas grills, as each maker or Amazon listing states them.
| Grill | Best for | Burners & BTU | Cooking area | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Weber Spirit E-425 4-Burner Natural Gas GrillBest overall
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Most gas-line patios | 4 burners, about 35,000 BTU | 428 sq in; cast iron | View on Amazon |
Weber Genesis E-325 3-Burner Natural Gas GrillBest sear zone
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Searing thin cuts | 3 burners, 39,000 + 13,000 sear | 513 sq in; cast iron | View on Amazon |
Nexgrill Deluxe 4-Burner Natural Gas Grill with Griddle InsertBest for the money
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Griddle and side burner | 4 burners, 59,000 BTU total | 462 sq in + griddle insert | View on Amazon |
Broil King Imperial S 490 Built-In Natural Gas GrillBest quality built-in
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Outdoor kitchens | 4 burners, 44,000 BTU, side + rear | 500 sq in primary | View on Amazon |
| A long warranty | 4 burners, 48,000 BTU | 531 sq in; stainless rods | View on Amazon |
Product images from Amazon. Specifications as stated by each maker, retailer spec sheet or Amazon listing; check the listing before you buy.
Our picks for the best natural gas grill
The first three are freestanding cart grills that connect to a gas outlet with a hose; the last five are built-in heads for an island. Each review says who the grill suits and gives one honest reason to skip it.
1. Weber Spirit E-425 4-Burner Natural Gas Grill – Four Zones and a Boosted Sear Zone
Weber sells the Spirit E-425 in a version built only for natural gas, and that version was in stock when we checked. It is a four-burner cart grill with a Sear Zone: two of the burners have red Boost knobs, and Weber says they put out 40 percent more power in that zone. The Amazon listing gives no BTU figure; Ace Hardware’s and Town Appliance’s listings for this natural gas model give 35,000 BTU for the main burners and 428 square inches of primary cooking area, and retailers put the total, with the warming rack, at 533.
Four burners matter more than the number on the knob. They let you run the grill the way a taquería runs a line: one zone screaming hot for skirt steak, one at medium for chicken thighs, one low for corn and cebollitas, and one off where finished meat rests and tortillas stay warm. Snap-Jet ignition lights each burner on its own with a press and turn of its knob.
The grates are porcelain-enameled cast iron, the cookbox is cast aluminum that Weber says resists rust and peeling, and stainless Flavorizer bars sit between flame and food to vaporize drippings and steer grease away from the burners. Weber Works side rails take snap-on accessories, and the grate accepts Weber’s griddle insert, sold separately. Leon’s lists it at about 52 inches wide, 26.75 deep and 46.25 tall.
Why we like it
- Natural gas model, not a propane grill plus a kit
- Sear Zone with two Boost burners (Weber)
- Porcelain-enameled cast iron grates
- 10-year limited warranty
Key specifications
| Model | E-425, 1500781 |
|---|---|
| Type | Freestanding cart |
| Burners | 4, two with Boost |
| Main BTU | About 35,000 (retailer listing) |
| Cooking area | 428 sq in primary, 533 total (retailer listing) |
| Grates | Porcelain-enameled cast iron |
| Extra burners | None |
| Warranty | 10-year limited |
Why we recommend it
It suits most homes with a gas stub on the patio and a family of four to eight. You get four independent zones, a proper searing area and a long warranty from a maker with good parts support, in a cart grill that does not need a masonry island.
Skip it if you want a side burner for a pot of beans; this model has none, and its BTU rating comes from retailer listings rather than the Amazon listing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Four independent zones
- Boosted sear area
- Cast aluminum cookbox
Cons
- No side burner
- BTU not on the Amazon listing
- Natural gas only
2. Weber Genesis E-325 3-Burner Natural Gas Grill – Big Sear Zone, Longer Warranty
This is the one grill here that also appears in our best gas grill guide, where it is the natural gas option. We keep it because, for a natural gas buyer, it is still the strongest three-burner choice we could find in stock, and it brings something the Spirit does not: a separate sear burner.
A retailer’s copy of Weber’s spec sheet for model 1500534 gives 39,000 BTU for the three PureBlu main burners plus 13,000 BTU for the sear zone burner, over 513 square inches of primary space and a 128-square-inch warming rack. Weber describes the burners as tapered, for a consistent flame and even heat, with raised ports that let debris fall away instead of clogging them.
The grates are porcelain-enameled cast iron, Flavorizer bars catch and vaporize drippings, and a pull-out tray under the cookbox collects grease. The grates take Weber Crafted inserts, including a griddle, sold separately. The listing gives a 12-year limited warranty and a size of about 57.7 inches wide by 27 deep by 48.1 tall.
Why we like it
- Separate 13,000 BTU sear zone burner (spec sheet)
- 513 sq in primary area
- Pull-out grease tray
- 12-year limited warranty (listing)
Key specifications
| Model | 1500534 |
|---|---|
| Type | Freestanding cart |
| Burners | 3 PureBlu, plus sear burner |
| Main BTU | 39,000; sear zone 13,000 |
| Cooking area | 513 sq in primary + 128 warming rack |
| Grates | Porcelain-enameled cast iron |
| Extra burners | Sear zone burner |
| Warranty | 12-year limited |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you sear a lot of thin cuts, arrachera, flank, halved chiles, and want a dedicated hot burner for that job, with the longest warranty among the freestanding grills here.
Skip it if you need four full zones for big cookouts; the Spirit E-425 above has an extra main burner.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Dedicated sear burner
- Long warranty
- Cast iron grates
Cons
- Three main burners
- No side burner
- Wider than the Spirit, at about 57.7 inches
3. Nexgrill Deluxe 4-Burner Natural Gas Grill with Griddle Insert – Side Burner and a Griddle in the Box
If you want the most in the box for a natural gas cart grill, this Nexgrill is the one to look at. Nexgrill’s own page lists it as natural gas only, with 627 square inches of total cooking space, 59,000 BTU in all, a ceramic searing side burner and what it calls the Gourmet Plus cooking system: a cast iron griddle and a smoker tray that drop into the grates.
The Amazon listing splits that out as four 11,000 BTU main burners and a 15,000 BTU side burner, with 462 square inches of cooking space plus a 164-square-inch warming rack, and gives the griddle insert 280 square inches. That griddle is the useful part for Mexican cooking: fajita peppers and onions, smashed tacos or quesadillas cook on the iron while steak sears on the open grates next to it.
The cooking grids are porcelain-coated cast iron, ignition is electronic, and the grill rolls on four casters. Nexgrill’s page says the four main burners carry an 8-year limited warranty; the Amazon listing gives 1 year and Home Depot’s listing 5 years, so check the paperwork that comes with the grill. One listing bullet also calls it a propane grill, which contradicts its title and Nexgrill’s page; buy it only if you have a natural gas line.
Why we like it
- Natural gas only, per Nexgrill
- Cast iron griddle insert and smoker tray included
- 15,000 BTU side burner (listing)
- Four casters
Key specifications
| Model | 730-0958HE |
|---|---|
| Type | Freestanding cart |
| Burners | 4, plus side burner |
| Main BTU | 44,000 (4 x 11,000); 59,000 total |
| Cooking area | 462 sq in + 164 warming rack (627 total) |
| Grates | Porcelain-coated cast iron |
| Extra burners | 15,000 BTU ceramic searing side burner |
| Warranty | 1 year (listing); Nexgrill page cites 8 years on burners |
Why we recommend it
It suits the cook who wants a griddle, a side burner and four zones on a natural gas line without moving up to Weber or Broil King. For fajitas and a pot of frijoles charros at the same cookout, the parts are all there.
Skip it if warranty length matters; the listing’s one year is the shortest here, and the listing copy is not consistent about the fuel.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Griddle insert included
- Side burner with stated BTU
- Most features per tier
Cons
- Short warranty on the listing
- Listing copy mentions propane
- Painted steel body
4. Broil King Imperial S 490 Built-In Natural Gas Grill – Heavy Build, Rear and Side Burners
For an outdoor kitchen, the Broil King Imperial S 490 is the most complete natural gas grill we found in stock. Broil King lists this model number, 956087, as the natural gas version of the Imperial S 490 Built-In, so it is a grill head for a masonry or steel island, not a cart. The listing says a 10-foot natural gas hose is included.
Four stainless steel Dual-Tube burners give 44,000 BTU, according to the listing, under Broil King’s stainless Flav-R-Wave system, which sits between flame and grate to spread heat and vaporize drippings. Broil King’s page, as shown in search results, gives 500 square inches of primary cooking surface on cast stainless steel cooking grids, a 10,000 BTU side burner and a 15,000 BTU rear rotisserie burner; the listing gives 695 square inches in total including the warming rack.
A rear burner is worth having if you cook whole chickens or a trompo-style pork shoulder on a spit, because it roasts from behind while the main burners stay off. The listing does not state the warranty, so ask the seller before you order, and plan the island cutout from Broil King’s installation guide, not from a retailer’s dimensions.
Why we like it
- Four stainless Dual-Tube burners (listing)
- Side burner and rear rotisserie burner (Broil King)
- Flav-R-Wave stainless heat spreader
- Natural gas hose included (listing)
Key specifications
| Model | 956087 |
|---|---|
| Type | Built-in grill head |
| Burners | 4 Dual-Tube, plus side and rear |
| Main BTU | 44,000 |
| Cooking area | 500 sq in primary; 695 total with rack |
| Grates | Cast stainless steel (Broil King) |
| Extra burners | 10,000 side; 15,000 rear rotisserie |
| Warranty | Not stated in the listing |
Why we recommend it
It suits a homeowner building or finishing an outdoor kitchen who wants rotisserie and side-burner cooking from one maker, with a gas line already run to the island.
Skip it if you do not have an island; a built-in head cannot stand on its own, and the listing leaves out the warranty.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Rear rotisserie burner
- Side burner
- Hose included
Cons
- Needs an island
- Warranty not on the listing
- Grill head only, no cart
5. Napoleon Built-In 500 Series 32-Inch Natural Gas Grill Head – Stainless Grids and a Lifetime Warranty
Napoleon’s Built-In 500 Series BI32NSS is a 32-inch natural gas grill head in marine-grade stainless steel. The listing gives four stainless steel main burners at 48,000 BTU in total, over a cooking area of 29.5 by 18 inches, which it states as 531 square inches.
The cooking grids are 7.5 mm stainless steel rods, and under them sit dual-level stainless sear plates, Napoleon’s version of a heat spreader. Stainless rods do not need a coating, so there is nothing to chip, and they scrub clean with a brush; they hold less heat than heavy cast iron but still leave clear marks on a hot grill.
The listing’s warranty field reads bumper-to-bumper lifetime warranty, the strongest statement among the grills here; read Napoleon’s warranty card when it arrives for what it covers and for how long. Retailers do not list a rear or side burner on this model, so think of it as a clean four-burner grill for an island.
Why we like it
- Marine-grade stainless steel head (listing)
- 7.5 mm stainless steel grids
- Dual-level stainless sear plates
- Lifetime warranty stated on the listing
Key specifications
| Model | BI32NSS |
|---|---|
| Type | Built-in grill head |
| Burners | 4 stainless steel |
| Main BTU | 48,000 |
| Cooking area | 531 sq in (29.5 x 18 in) |
| Grates | 7.5 mm stainless steel |
| Extra burners | None listed |
| Warranty | Lifetime (listing) |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if you want a built-in that should outlast the patio around it, and a maker that publishes a long warranty. It is a strong fit for a covered outdoor kitchen used most weekends.
Skip it if you want rotisserie or side-burner cooking in the same head; the Broil King above has both.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Long warranty
- Rust-free stainless grids
- Four zones
Cons
- Needs an island
- No rear or side burner listed
- Less heat mass than cast iron
6. Blaze Prelude LBM 32-Inch 4-Burner Natural Gas Grill – Zone Separators for Two-Zone Cooking
Blaze’s Prelude LBM is a 32-inch built-in natural gas grill with four 14,000 BTU stainless steel tube burners, 56,000 BTU in all, according to the listing. The body is 304 stainless steel, and Blaze backs it with a lifetime residential warranty and a 3-year commercial warranty.
Two details make it easy to cook in zones. Removable heat zone separators split the firebox so one side can run hot while the other stays low, which is how you sear carne asada on one side and let pollo asado finish gently on the other. Stainless flame stabilizing grids sit over the burners to even out heat and reduce flare-ups, the listing says.
The listing gives the overall size as 32.5 inches wide by 25.75 deep by 21.25 tall and the cutout as 30 5/8 by 21 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches, which helps when planning an island. It does not state the cooking area or the grate material.
Why we like it
- 56,000 BTU over four burners (listing)
- Removable heat zone separators
- 304 stainless steel construction
- Lifetime residential warranty
Key specifications
| Model | BLZ-4LBM-NG |
|---|---|
| Type | Built-in grill head |
| Burners | 4 stainless tube burners |
| Main BTU | 56,000 |
| Cooking area | Not stated in the listing |
| Grates | Not stated in the listing |
| Extra burners | None listed |
| Warranty | Lifetime residential, 3-year commercial |
Why we recommend it
It suits an outdoor-kitchen build that wants Blaze’s lifetime warranty at the entry tier of its range, with real two-zone control.
Skip it if you want the cooking area spelled out before you buy; the listing does not give it.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Heat zone separators
- Long warranty
- Cutout published
Cons
- Cooking area not stated
- Grate material not stated
- Needs an island
7. Blaze BCM 25-Inch 3-Burner Natural Gas Grill – A Smaller Island, Heavy Rods
Not every outdoor kitchen has room for a 32-inch head. Blaze’s BCM 25-inch puts three cast 304 stainless steel burners of 14,000 BTU each, 42,000 in all, into a shorter grill, according to the listing.
The cooking grates are 9 mm triangular stainless steel rods, which Blaze says hold heat well and leave strong sear marks, and the hood is double-lined stainless steel to protect against heat discoloration and hold steady heat. Each burner has its own control, so you still get three zones: hot, medium and off.
Blaze lists a lifetime warranty plus a 3-year multi-user commercial warranty. The listing does not give the cooking area or the cutout, so get Blaze’s installation sheet before you build.
Why we like it
- Three cast stainless burners, 14,000 BTU each
- 9 mm triangular stainless rods
- Double-lined hood
- Lifetime warranty
Key specifications
| Model | BLZ-3BCM-NG (3198221) |
|---|---|
| Type | Built-in grill head |
| Burners | 3 cast stainless steel |
| Main BTU | 42,000 |
| Cooking area | Not stated in the listing |
| Grates | 9 mm triangular stainless steel |
| Extra burners | None listed |
| Warranty | Lifetime, plus 3-year multi-user |
Why we recommend it
Choose it for a smaller island or a two- to four-person household that wants a built-in natural gas grill with heavy grates and a long warranty.
Skip it if you regularly cook for a crowd; three burners in 25 inches means cooking in rounds.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Compact width
- Heavy stainless rods
- Long warranty
Cons
- Cooking area not stated
- Three zones only
- Needs an island
8. Summerset TRL 32-Inch Natural Gas Grill – Rear Infrared Burner for the Spit
Summerset’s TRL32-NG is a 32-inch built-in natural gas grill with three #304 stainless steel U-tube burners at 18,000 BTU each, 54,000 BTU in all, and an infrared rear burner for rotisserie cooking, according to the listing. It is built from #304 stainless steel.
Instead of flavor bars, it uses ceramic briquettes over the burners, which the listing calls an easy-clean briquette system. Briquettes soak up heat and radiate it back to the grate, the same idea as a flame tamer, and they turn drippings into smoke. The listing gives the cooking surface as 925 square inches; it does not say how much of that is primary grate versus warming rack.
The rear infrared burner is the reason to pick it. A spit-roasted chicken or pork shoulder turns in front of radiant heat while the main burners stay off below, which keeps the bottom from scorching. The listing does not state the warranty or the grate material.
Why we like it
- Three 18,000 BTU U-tube burners (listing)
- Infrared rear rotisserie burner
- #304 stainless steel construction
- Ceramic briquette heat system
Key specifications
| Model | TRL32-NG |
|---|---|
| Type | Built-in grill head |
| Burners | 3 stainless U-tube, plus rear infrared |
| Main BTU | 54,000 |
| Cooking area | 925 sq in cooking surface (listing) |
| Grates | Not stated in the listing |
| Extra burners | Infrared rear rotisserie burner |
| Warranty | Not stated in the listing |
Why we recommend it
It suits the cook who wants spit-roasted chicken or al pastor-style pork from the grill, and an island head with a rear burner below the Broil King’s tier.
Skip it if you want the warranty in writing before you buy; the listing does not give it.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Rear rotisserie burner
- High output per burner
- Briquettes spread heat
Cons
- Warranty not stated
- Area split not stated
- Needs an island
How to choose a natural gas grill
A natural gas grill is a gas grill with a different fuel system, so everything that makes a good gas grill still applies. These are the points that change, or matter more, when the fuel comes from a pipe.
1. Buy the natural gas version, not a kit
Natural gas and propane burn at different pressures, so grills use different orifices, valves and regulators for each. A grill sold as natural gas comes set up for it. Many propane grills can be converted, but only with the maker’s own conversion kit where one exists, and the work belongs to a qualified technician, not a weekend project. Several listings that say natural gas in the title are propane grills that need a separate kit; we left those out and kept only listings sold for natural gas.
2. Cart or built-in
A freestanding cart grill, like the two Webers and the Nexgrill, connects to a gas outlet on the wall or patio with a flexible hose and can move a short way. A built-in head, like the Broil King, Napoleon, Blaze and Summerset, drops into an island of masonry or steel and is plumbed in place. Built-ins usually have heavier stainless bodies and longer warranties; carts are simpler and need no construction.
3. Burners are zones
Count burners before you count BTU. Three burners give you sear, cook and hold. Four let you run hot, medium, low and off at once, which is how a taquería handles steak, chicken, vegetables and tortillas on one grill. A rear rotisserie burner, as on the Broil King and Summerset, is for spit roasting; a side burner is a stove top for beans, rice and salsa.
4. BTU and heat spreading
BTU measures how much gas the burners can burn per hour, not how evenly they cook. A fairer quick check is BTU per square inch of primary area: on the figures given here, the Weber Genesis works out to about 76, the Spirit E-425 about 82, the Broil King about 88 and the Napoleon about 90. What actually evens out the heat is the hardware between flame and food: Weber’s Flavorizer bars, Broil King’s Flav-R-Wave, Napoleon’s sear plates, Blaze’s flame stabilizing grids and Summerset’s briquettes.
5. Grates
Porcelain-enameled cast iron, on the Webers and the Nexgrill, holds the most heat and leaves deep marks, but the coating can chip if you bang it. Heavy stainless rods, on the Napoleon and Blaze, never need a coating and scrub clean easily. Whatever you pick, brush the grates while hot; our best gas grill brush guide covers the tools.
6. Warranty
Built-ins in this guide carry the longest warranties, lifetime on the Napoleon and Blaze according to their listings. The freestanding Webers give 10 and 12 years. Read the split between burners, cookbox and other parts, and keep the receipt; a grill on a gas line is meant to stay put for many seasons.
Hooking up a natural gas grill safely
A natural gas grill is only as safe as the line that feeds it. Have a licensed gas fitter or plumber run, extend or connect the gas supply, and let them pull any permit your local code requires; codes on outdoor gas piping, shut-off valves and hose connections vary by city. Do not convert a grill from propane to natural gas, or back, yourself. Ask the installer to check the line pressure against the grill’s rating plate.
Once it is installed, the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s grilling safety guidance applies to every gas grill:
- Inspect hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes and leaks, and make sure there are no sharp bends and all connections are secure.
- Check connections with a soapy solution brushed on with the gas on; if bubbles appear, there is a leak. If tightening does not stop it, close the gas valve and have the grill repaired by a qualified professional.
- Keep hoses as far as possible from hot surfaces and dripping grease, and clean the grill and grease trap regularly to reduce flare-ups and grease fires.
- Use the grill outdoors only, in a well-ventilated area, never in an enclosed space such as a garage or porch.
The U.S. Fire Administration’s outdoor fire safety page adds: place the grill well away from siding and deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches, keep a 3-foot safe zone around it for children and pets, open a gas grill’s lid before lighting, and never walk away from a lit grill.
Recall checks for these grills
We searched the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall listings for every brand here and found no recall that covers any model in this guide. Older recalls exist for other models: in 2007 Weber recalled certain Genesis 320 series grills because a side-burner gas hose could crack or break off in shipping; in 2008 Broil King’s maker, Onward Manufacturing, recalled Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL grills with model numbers starting 986, 987 and 988, not the Imperial; and Nexgrill’s grill recalls from 2004 to 2006 cover models such as the 720-0025 and a Jenn-Air 720-0100 natural gas grill, not the 730-0958HE. Weber and Nexgrill also recalled metal wire bristle grill brushes in 2026, which are not grills. We found no CPSC grill recall for Napoleon, Blaze or Summerset. Check cpsc.gov/Recalls with your grill’s model number after you buy, and see our best gas grill brush guide for bristle-free cleaning options.
How we chose these eight grills
We started from what a restaurant kitchen asks of a grill, separate heat zones, grates that hold heat, a way to spread the flame and room for a full meal, then searched Amazon US for grills sold in natural gas versions. We kept only listings showing as in stock when we checked and sold for natural gas, not propane grills that need a kit. Specifications come from Weber’s and Nexgrill’s own product pages, Broil King’s page as shown in search results, a retailer’s copy of Weber’s spec sheet for the Genesis, a retailer listing for the Spirit E-425’s BTU and area, and otherwise the Amazon listings.
We left out natural gas Weber Genesis E-415 and E-330, Napoleon Rogue and Prestige models, Broil King Regal and Crown models and a Monument 4+1 natural gas grill because they showed low stock or were unavailable. We left out Monument’s convertible grills because their listings require a separate conversion kit, Char-Broil and Royal Gourmet because we found no natural gas grill from them in stock, and commercial charbroilers built for restaurant kitchens. We have not cooked on these grills for this guide.
Natural gas grill questions, answered
What is the best natural gas grill for the money?
For the most features per tier, the Nexgrill Deluxe 4-Burner: four burners, a side burner and a cast iron griddle insert, though with a short warranty on the listing. For long-term value, the Weber Spirit E-425 and its 10-year warranty.
What is the best quality natural gas grill?
Among the grills in stock when we checked, the built-in heads from Broil King, Napoleon and Blaze are the most heavily built, with stainless bodies and, for Napoleon and Blaze, lifetime warranties according to their listings. Among cart grills, the Weber Genesis E-325.
Can I convert a propane grill to natural gas?
Only if the maker sells a conversion kit for that exact model, and the conversion should be done by a qualified technician. Burning the wrong fuel through the wrong orifices is a fire risk. If you are buying new and have a gas line, buy the natural gas version.
Is a natural gas grill cheaper to run than propane?
That depends on your local utility and propane prices, which vary, so we cannot give a general answer. The practical advantages are clearer: no tanks to buy, carry or refill, and no running out mid-cook.
Who should hook up a natural gas grill?
A licensed gas fitter or plumber, following your local code. They can add a shut-off valve and outlet where the grill will stand and check the connection for leaks.
Our natural gas grill picks, in short
Buy the Weber Spirit E-425 if you want four zones and a boosted sear area on a cart, the Weber Genesis E-325 for a dedicated sear burner, and the Nexgrill if you want a griddle and side burner without spending more. For an outdoor kitchen, choose the Broil King Imperial S 490 for rear and side burners or the Napoleon Built-In 500 for its warranty. Whatever you buy, have the gas line done by a licensed pro.
Still deciding between fuels? Our best gas grill guide covers propane and natural gas together, the best cheap gas grill picks go further down the price range, and the best small gas grill guide is for patios with no room for an island. Keep whatever you buy covered with one of our best gas grill cover picks. Or let us handle the grilling: see the menu or call to order.