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Best Premium Indoor Grill

Breville The Smart Grill

Serious Eats' splurge pick with a tilted grill plate that channels grease away from the heating element to reduce smoke. At $350, it's for serious indoor grillers who want premium build quality and precise control.

$350
Pros
  • Tilted grill plate design channels grease away from heating element to minimize smoke
  • Premium build quality and materials justify the higher price point
  • Precise temperature control for consistent results
  • Enclosed cooking environment with lid for more even heat distribution
  • Serious Eats' top splurge recommendation after hands-on testing
Cons
  • Expensive at $350 — nearly 4x the price of the Zojirushi
  • Heavy at 19 pounds — difficult to move and store
  • Grease drainage hole is a bit small, which can limit effectiveness
  • Smaller cooking footprint (14 x 14 inches) than the Zojirushi despite higher price
Why we recommend it

The Breville Smart Grill is the choice if you're cooking indoors regularly and want the closest thing to a professional setup. The tilted plate design is genuinely clever — it's the only indoor grill that actively manages grease rather than just collecting it.

What the experts said

The Best Splurge Smokeless Grill: Breville The Smart Grill at Amazon $350

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Some, like the Breville, had a tilted grill plate that allowed the grease to drip away from the hot plate to prevent burning and smoking, but the hole was a bit small.

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