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BLACKSTONE 1813 Original 22” Tabletop Griddle with Hood and Stainless Steel Front Plate, Powder Coated Steel, Black

Best for

Best portable / 17-22 inch

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.7(2,744)

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Verdict scoreGreat
84/ 100

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Current price

$219.99

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Updated May 16, 2026 · 1 min read

BLACKSTONE 1813 Original 22” Tabletop Griddle with Hood and Stainless Steel Front Plate, Powder Coated Steel, Black

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The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across the reviewers we read, the 22-inch tabletop Blackstone is the consensus portable in this category. The Amazon footprint alone is telling — over 2,700 verified-purchase reviews averaging 4.7 stars — and r/blackstonegriddle threads repeatedly cite it as the right call for camping, tailgating, small patios, and households that don't need a full 28-inch unit. Multiple community posts describe it as a "complete game changer" for breakfast cooks and small-batch smashburgers.

What reviewers liked

  • Over 2,700 Amazon reviews at 4.7 stars — the strongest verified-purchase signal in the pool
  • r/blackstonegriddle community consistently endorses it as the best portable
  • Two independent burners with dual igniters at this size
  • Hood included, with stainless front plate
  • Folds and stores compactly for camping and tailgating

Where it falls short

  • 339 sq in fills up quickly when cooking for more than 3–4
  • r/blackstonegriddle threads flag accessory cross-compatibility issues with separate hood kits
  • Some owners say they 'like but don't love' it once novelty wears off
  • Tabletop format requires a sturdy heat-safe surface or separately purchased legs

Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Across the reviewers we read, the 22-inch tabletop Blackstone is the consensus portable in this category. The Amazon footprint alone is telling — over 2,700 verified-purchase reviews averaging 4.7 stars — and r/blackstonegriddle threads repeatedly cite it as the right call for camping, tailgating, small patios, and households that don't need a full 28-inch unit. Multiple community posts describe it as a "complete game changer" for breakfast cooks and small-batch smashburgers.

Reviewers in the supplied threads highlight the two independent burners, the dual igniters, and the 339-square-inch surface as the right balance for a unit you can lift onto a tailgate or tabletop. The stainless front plate and included hood are described as meaningful upgrades over earlier portable Blackstones, and walmart.com verified-purchase reviewers echo the build-quality impression.

The disagreements worth flagging: one r/blackstonegriddle thread notes that the standalone scissor-leg "Adventure Ready" hood does not fit this exact tabletop because of a height difference, so accessory cross-shopping matters. Other owners say the 22-inch size is limiting once you start cooking for more than three or four people, and a small minority of community posters report they "like but don't love" the experience compared with stepping up to the 28-inch.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Griddle on the Go
This griddle is compact and portable so you can take it to the beach, on a picnic, camping, to a tailgate, etc.
Surprisingly Spacious Cooking Area
This compact griddle is more spacious than you would think. Cook up to 14 burgers at a time on the 22” griddle top with 361 square inches of cooking space.
Versatile Cooking Space
A griddle top is a versatile cooking surface that can handle a variety of foods such as bacon, pancakes, veggies, burgers, and more.
Two Evenly Heated Zones
Cook a few different items at different temperatures on the same griddle top thanks to two independently heated burners that put out a combined 24,000 BTUs and evenly heat the whole griddle top.
Quick Cleanup
Guide any food debris and grease to the back of your griddle to be collected in the Blackstone-patented rear grease management system for easy grease disposal.
Additional Features
This griddle comes with an integrated hood to protect the griddle top from scratching when not in use, non-slip feet to keep the griddle in place while cooking, and push-and-turn Piezo ignition for easy starting.

What customers say

2 verified voices
I still have it and it's great I can take it anywhere. I got the legs for $100 so portable. I don't have a big family so the size works for me.
Trustedvia r/blackstonegriddle
It was adequate. Early last year I switched up to a 22" Blackstone. Complete game changer. 2 weeks ago we did french toast, hash browns, eggs, ...
Trustedvia r/blackstonegriddle

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