BLACKSTONE 1883 Original 28” Griddle with Integrated Protective Hood and Counter Height Side Shelves, Powder Coated Steel, Black
Best for
Best with hood / wind guard
Amazon rating
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Current price
$399.99
Updated May 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
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The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the 1883 is the version of the 28-inch Blackstone people pick when they want a hood from day one. It shares the cooking footprint and two-burner layout that nytimes.com's outdoor griddle guide praised on the non-hooded 28-inch, but adds an integrated protective hood and counter-height side shelves. r/blackstonegriddle threads repeatedly cite the hood as a genuine functional upgrade for melting cheese on smashburgers, steaming veggies, and finishing thicker proteins.
What reviewers liked
- Integrated hood enables steaming, melting, and oven-style finishing
- Counter-height side shelves are widely praised as practical prep space
- 1,900+ Amazon reviews at 4.7 stars indicate strong verified-purchase satisfaction
- r/blackstonegriddle treats the 28-inch size as the sweet spot for most families
- 524 sq in handles up to ~21 burgers per the listing
Where it falls short
- Uses the older standard plate; r/blackstonegriddle threads say the Omnivore plate distributes heat more evenly
- Walmart.com reviewers warn it rusts quickly without diligent covering
- Hood hardware and assembly are recurring complaint points
- No built-in wind guards like the newer Omnivore-equipped models
Across the reviewers we read, the 1883 is the version of the 28-inch Blackstone people pick when they want a hood from day one. It shares the cooking footprint and two-burner layout that nytimes.com's outdoor griddle guide praised on the non-hooded 28-inch, but adds an integrated protective hood and counter-height side shelves. r/blackstonegriddle threads repeatedly cite the hood as a genuine functional upgrade for melting cheese on smashburgers, steaming veggies, and finishing thicker proteins.
Verified-purchase reviewers on walmart.com describe the fit and finish as good for the price, with owners pointing to the side shelves as more useful in practice than they expected. One r/carverscave thread calls the 524-square-inch surface "a flat-top playground," which matches the use case: this is the size most people land on if they cook for a household plus occasional guests.
The disagreements worth surfacing: some r/blackstonegriddle users argue the newer Omnivore plate (found on the Iron Forged 36-inch in this roundup) distributes heat more evenly and warps less than the standard plate used here, and walmart.com reviewers warn that the unit can rust quickly if left uncovered. Hood hinges and assembly are also frequent complaint points.
- Cook for a Crowd
- Whether you are cooking for a large or small group this griddle is equipped to handle the load. This 28” 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 with a combined 34,000 BTUs 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.
I'm "this close" to pulling the trigger on a 28" Blackstone that comes with the hard cover and the canvas cover for $298 from Lowe's.
The Cooking Surface: This griddle is huge. At 524 square inches, it's less of a cooking surface and more of a flat-top playground. I've seen ...
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