36in Built-In Grills

Why is 36 inches the most popular built-in grill size?

36 inches is the standard outdoor kitchen cutout, so nearly every brand builds at this width. Alfresco, Coyote, American Made Grills, Artisan, American Outdoor Grills and Sunstone are all represented at 36 inches, which gives you the widest choice of burner layouts, features and price points of any size.

How many burners does a 36 inch built-in grill have?

Most 36 inch built-in grills carry three or four burners, and the hybrid heads go to five. The Artisan Professional 36, Alfresco ALXE-36 and American Made Grills Alturi 36 run three; the Sunstone Ruby 36 runs four; and the American Made Grills Muscle, Ovation and Encore 36 hybrids run five burners at 110,000 BTUs.

Can I get a 36 inch built-in grill that burns charcoal or wood?

Yes. The Coyote C3CH36 is a dedicated 36-inch charcoal built-in with an adjustable charcoal tray, the Coyote Next-Gen C2P36 is a 36-inch pellet head with 175 to 700°F digital control, and the American Made Grills Muscle, Ovation and Encore 36 hybrids burn gas, charcoal and wood in one grill.

How much cooking area does a 36 inch built-in grill have?

Grate area on 36 inch built-in grills runs roughly 808 to 980 square inches. The Coyote Next-Gen pellet head offers 808, the Coyote SL-Series 36 840, the American Made Grills Alturi 36 and Estate Freedom 36 both 920, and the Coyote CL-Series 36 tops the group at 980 square inches.

What is the difference between Coyote's SL-Series and CL-Series at 36 inches?

The Coyote SL-Series 36 runs 28,000 BTUs across 840 square inches and is sold as dedicated natural gas or propane models; the CL-Series 36 steps up to 30,000 BTUs and 980 square inches. Both are 304 stainless steel. Compare the Coyote built-in grill range side by side before choosing.

Which 36 inch built-in grills include a smoker or rotisserie?

The Alfresco ALXE-36 pairs three Accufire burners with an integrated smoker and an EZ-Lift hood, the Artisan Professional 36 adds a rotisserie to 75,000 BTUs, the Sunstone Ruby 36 combines an infrared burner with a rotisserie motor, and the American Outdoor Grills L-Series 36 includes a rotisserie as standard.

How much should I budget for a 36 inch built-in grill?

American Outdoor Grills T-Series, Coyote and Artisan American Eagle sit toward the entry point, with Alfresco and the American Made Grills hybrid heads running above the top of the band.

Do 36 inch built-in grills come in natural gas and propane?

Yes, and most are sold as fuel-specific models. American Outdoor Grills lists the 36-inch T-Series as AOG36TN and AOG36TP and the L-Series as AOG36LN and AOG36LP, and Coyote splits the SL-Series 36 into C3SL36NG and C3SL36LP. Filter natural gas built-in grills to match your line.

Is a 36 inch built-in grill enough for a crowd?

A 36 inch built-in grill feeds a crowd comfortably. Three to five burners over 840 to 980 square inches lets you hold a sear zone, a medium zone and an indirect zone at once, which is what large-batch cooking actually requires. Step to 42 inches only if you cook for 12 or more routinely.