BLACKSTONE 1883 Original 28" Griddle, Black | Integrated Protective Hood, Counter Height Side Shelves, Powder Coated Steel
Best for
Best with hood / wind guard
Amazon rating
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Current price
$399.99
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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The consensus
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Across the reviewers we read, the Blackstone 1883 Original 28-inch stands out for buyers who want an integrated protective hood, holding 4.7 stars across roughly 1,900 Amazon ratings. An r/blackstonegriddle thread describes it as the newest griddle that heats up faster, uses less propane, and has built-in windguards plus a hinged hood, calling it a good deal for the price. An r/carverscave write-up praises the integrated hood for quietly protecting the cooking surface when not in use, and blackstoneproducts.com details two independently controlled 34,000-BTU zones across 524 square inches.
What reviewers liked
- Integrated hinged hood and built-in windguards praised by community reviewers
- 4.7 stars across ~1,900 ratings with dual independently-controlled heat zones
- Reviewers report faster heat-up and lower propane use than older models
Where it falls short
- One owner reported sticking and greasy results before break-in
- Subject to the same brand-wide machining criticism in community threads
- Needs consistent seasoning to avoid rust, a recurring community caveat
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Across the reviewers we read, the Blackstone 1883 Original 28-inch stands out for buyers who want an integrated protective hood, holding 4.7 stars across roughly 1,900 Amazon ratings. An r/blackstonegriddle thread describes it as the newest griddle that heats up faster, uses less propane, and has built-in windguards plus a hinged hood, calling it a good deal for the price. An r/carverscave write-up praises the integrated hood for quietly protecting the cooking surface when not in use, and blackstoneproducts.com details two independently controlled 34,000-BTU zones across 524 square inches.
The honest counterpoint shows up in the same community: one r/blackstonegriddle owner of the 1883 found that while a two-zone setup works great for different temps, food 'definitely stuck' and came out almost greasy until the surface was properly broken in. And the broad brand criticism about machining quality appears here too. As with all Blackstones, reviewers converge on seasoning being the difference between great and frustrating results.
For cooks who want wind protection and a hood that doubles as surface cover and crude oven, the consensus rates this a strong, well-priced 28-inch option.
- Cook for a Crowd
- Whether you are cooking for a large or small group this griddle is equipped to handle the load. This 28 inch griddle has 524 square inches of cooking space and can hold up to 21 burgers or 15 pancakes so you can get to eating faster
- Versatile Cooking Space
- Make a variety of foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on this griddle top. Whether you are in the mood for traditional barbecue, breakfast foods, or gourmet grilled cheese you can make it on your griddle
- Two H-Style Burners
- This griddle features two independently controlled H-style burners so you can cook on lower heat on one side of the griddle while another part of your meal cooks on a higher heat on the other side
- Hassle-Free Cleanup
- Make grease disposal easy by using the Blackstone-patented rear grease management system. Push any food debris or grease to the back of your griddle to collect in the rear grease cup for easy cleanup and disposal
- Counter-Height Side Shelves
- Enjoy the extra meal prep and serving room provided by the dual side shelves on this griddle and work on them more comfortably at their taller counter height
- Extra Features
- This griddle has an integrated hood to protect the griddle top when not in use, two wheels to make maneuvering the griddle easier, and electric ignition for easy starting
It's newest griddle. Heats up faster. Uses less propane. Has built in windguards. Pretty good deal for the price. includes a hinged hood as ...
Blackstone products are garbage. They are poor quality materials and their machining is even worse. Parts don't fit together, griddle part comes ...
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