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Even billionaires like a good deal. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky found love over a portable grill. The couple, who celebrated their 2-year-old son RZA’s birthday last weekend and welcomed a second son, Riot Rose, last year, fell for each other doing simple things such as setting out on a road trip and cooking their food on a “little janky grill” from Walmart.
Rihanna name-dropped the retailer in a 2022 Vogue magazine cover story, while opening up about her first pregnancy and falling for the Harlem rapper. Although the two had been friends for years, the pandemic — and a road trip from Los Angeles to New York City in the summer of 2020 — brought them closer. “I cooked our food on this little janky grill I bought from Walmart,” Rih recalled to Vogue at the time. “I still have it, too. It works like nobody’s business.”
In the spirit of Rih Rih, Rocky and their adorable family, and with Memorial Day and Father’s Day right around the corner, we decided to round up a list of bestselling portable grills that you can use for a road trip, tailgating party, Memorial Day BBQ or as a Father’s Day gift.
See below for a collection of portable grills to shop right now — including electric, propane and charcoal grills from Walmart and other retailers.
We can’t talk grills without mentioning Weber. The Smokey Joe Grill has a near-perfect customer rating, and it’s on sale for $57 at Walmart. The 14-inch charcoal grill features a 147-square-inch cooking area with a plated-steel cooking grate, and a lockable lid to carry it around easily. If you’re looking for something similar, the Americana Walk-A–Bout Grill is also on sale for $57. Interested in a grill under $20? Try the Expert Grill ($14.97).
The Ninja Woodfire is a 7-in-1, outdoor grill, smoker and air fryer! Designed for backyards and balconies, the weather-resistant grill measures 13.31 inches x 18.58 inches and weighs 30 pounds.
Lifesmart’s Pack & Go Portable Ceramic Charcoal Grill looks as good as it cooks. This gorgeous grill features a ceramic shell with heatproof, bamboo handles. The grilling surface measures 86 square ft. — making it large enough for two people to take on the grill. Other features include a stainless-steel grilling grate (10-inches in diameter), grill thermometer and adjustable top and bottom air flow vents.
Need some meat? The Rastelli’s Ultimate 7-lb Grilling Collection ($169.40) has everything you’ll need for a meaty grill session including a variety box with pork chops, angus beef steak burgers, chicken breasts, hot/mild Italian pork sausage, NY strip steak, T-bone steak and Rastelli seasoning.
Blackstone’s Omnivore Propane Griddle is ready for its next adventure. Perfectly designed for camping, tailgating, outdoor parties and more, the Adventure Ready 22-inch Griddle features 361 square inches cooking surface that can fit up to 14 burgers at a time (the burners produce a combined 20,000 BTUs to produce heat).
If propane is your preference, get the Nexgrill table-top grill. For cooking on the go, and in small spaces, Nexgrill’s 1-Burner Portable Propane Gas Grill features 347 square ft. cooking surface (enough space for up to 14 burgers) with an 11,000 BTU main burner. It weighs 20 pounds and has foldable legs with a lockable lid. The grill uses a one-pound propane tank.
Moving up slightly in price, the Coleman Road Trip 225 Tabletop Grill is another affordable and compact grill for a road trip, camping trip, tailgating party, etc. The grill features a push-button ignition system, two adjustable burners, up to 11,000 BTU power, 225 square-inches of cooking space and a lid that locks. Another design from Coleman: Road Trip 285 Standup Propane Grill ($290) and Coleman Roadtrip X Cursion 2-Burner Propane Gas Portable Grill ($335.78).
An awesome little grill with a cute design, the SPRK Camp Grill weighs just eight pounds. It has an auto-ignition to turn on the flame quickly and easily, a removable grease drip tray, a nonstick ceramic grate and adjustable legs.
