Weber 4521001 Spirit E-310 Natural Gas Grill, Black

This grill, while pricey, is very likely the best free-standing 3-burner grill I've ever used (for its size). I chose the natural gas version because I have a stub-out in my back patio that allows me to grill without the inconvenience of picking up and refilling propane tanks. I've actually used quite a few natural gas grills and this is the only one that's actually managed to heat rapidly and hold a temperature with any real success. The first time I used this grill, it achieved 550 degrees (f) in just under 10 minutes with all 3 burners on high. For those who know, temperatures north of 500 degrees (f) are REQUIRED for searing steaks properly. I also appreciate the side-mounted controls as they help keep the grill's depth to a minimum (a MUST in my small back patio). I also REALLY like the new stainless steel design for 2009. I was never a fan of the plastic/poly construction of previous years. In conclusion, I highly recommend this grill to anyone who's looking for a... Read more

I was going to buy this exact same grill from Home Depot online, until they infomed me that shipping was going to run me $75.00! Amazon shipped it for free! I wanted to post a rant on HD's website warning everyone that they are paying high shipping costs unnecessarily, but their guidelines don't allow mention of any competitors.
The grill itself is great! Only took an hour to assemble, would have assembled faster if I hadn't gone slow in order to get it right the first time. Cooked steaks for the first time on it tonight, and there were no hot spots of any kind. There are still occasional flare-ups, but I don't think you can get away from that with any grill...and I've had several.
All in all, an excellent experience and great product! Thanks Amazon!

Excellent grill. Assembly took a little over an hour but all parts are of good quality and the pieces all fit together perfectly - no bending or forcing anything.

Grill heats evenly, no flare ups, and it gets hot fast: 600+ in less than 10 minutes for me.

After setup I thought my gas line wasn't working fully because I could not see flames from the burners. Turned out the flames are just so hot and blue that you can't see them easily in sunlight (close the lid and look through match hole to see them).

Weber customer service is excellent - called about not seeing burner flames. Calling their 1-800 number results in speaking to a real person in less than 1 minute who stays with you until your issue is resolved.