BLACKSTONE 1883 Original 28” Griddle with Integrated Protective Hood and Counter Height…
- Griddle
- 524 sq in
- Stainless Steel
- Gas
- Better rated than 63%
- More reviewed than 81%
A capacious griddle for family cooking, worth planning for a two person assembly and knowing its heat ceiling before buying it to sear steaks.
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How it ranks among the 16 griddles we track
4.7★ across 1,964 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,964 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,883+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Blackstone 1883 is a 28 inch propane griddle with 524 square inches of cooking space, an integrated hood, and counter height side shelves built into the frame.
This is sized for a fixed spot in an outdoor kitchen or patio rather than for travel: it has wheels for repositioning on a deck, not for hauling to a campsite. The counter height shelves put prep space level with the cooking surface instead of below it.
- 524 square inches of cooking space, up to 21 burgers or 15 pancakes at a time
- 34,000 combined BTUs across two independently controlled H-style burners
- Dual counter height side shelves plus two wheels for repositioning
- Integrated hood and rear grease management system
Who it's for
Suits households that cook for a group regularly and want a dedicated flat top with its own prep shelves, rather than an occasional-use portable unit.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers repeatedly call out how sturdy the build feels for the price and how evenly the two burners heat the surface, with several saying cleanup and maintenance are easier than they expected. The clearest limitation raised is heat ceiling: one reviewer found it does not get hot enough to sear thin steaks without overcooking them, and another had to adjust a misaligned hole and get help lifting the griddle top into place during assembly.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 524 square inches handles up to 21 burgers or 15 pancakes at once
- Two independent burners cook a low-heat and high-heat dish side by side
- Counter height side shelves add prep space without bending over
- Wheels make repositioning on a patio easier
- Placing the griddle top during assembly reportedly needs two people
- One reviewer found the surface does not get hot enough to sear thin steaks without overcooking them
- A hole needed adjusting to get parts to line up during assembly for one buyer
Performance notes
Two independently controlled H-style burners deliver a combined 34,000 BTUs, letting one side of the 28 inch surface run low while the other runs high. The rear grease management system routes drippings to a collection cup, and the griddle rolls on two wheels for repositioning.
Specifications
| Model | 1883 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 32.7 × 21.7 × 17.7 inches |
| Item Dimensions | 32.7 × 21.7 × 17.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Heating Elements | 2 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Metal |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Finish Types | Painted |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Griddle |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Cooking Surface Area | 524 sq in |
| Main Burner Count | 2 |
| Required Assembly | No |
| Item Type Name | Heavy Duty Flat Top Griddle Grill Station for Kitchen, Camping, Outdoor, Tailgating, Countertop |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Durable |
| Cooking System | griddle |
| Grill Configuration | Two-burner |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in griddles.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKSTONE 1883 Original 28” Griddle with Integrated Protective Hood and Counter Height…This product | 4.7 / 5 | 1,964 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Royal Gourmet PD1301R 3 Burner Tabletop Propane Gas Griddle with CoverRoyal Gourmet | 4.5 / 5 | 6,709 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Blackstone 1813 Original 22” Tabletop Griddle with Hood and Stainless Steel Front Plate | 4.7 / 5 | 2,764 | 4.4 / 5 |
| XUDAKAIXIN Carbon Steel Griddle + Grill PressXudakaixin | 4.7 / 5 | 278 | 4.1 / 5 |
| 7658 Cast Iron Griddle for Weber Spirit 200 300 400 SeriesEasiBBQ | 4.4 / 5 | 260 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the 1883
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many people can the Blackstone 1883 feed?
With 524 square inches of surface and two heat zones, reviewers describe cooking full meals for a family of seven or more.
Is the Blackstone 1883 hard to assemble?
Most reviewers call assembly easy, though placing the heavy griddle top is easier with a second person, and one needed to adjust a misaligned hole.
Can the Blackstone 1883 sear steaks?
One reviewer notes the surface gets hot but not hot enough to sear thin steaks without overcooking them, so it suits general griddle cooking more than high-heat searing.