Cuisinart CGT-301 Outdoor Cooker
- Outdoor Cooker
- Stainless Steel
- More reviewed than 81%
A stainless steel grill topper sized 12 by 16 inches for cooking small or delicate foods on an existing grill, rated 4.2 across 605 reviews. Worth it if your grill grates are wide enough to support it.
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How it ranks among the 79 outdoor cookers we track
4.2★ across 605 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
605 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 79 outdoor cookers we track - how the scorecard works · full outdoor cookers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Despite its outdoor cooker category label, the Cuisinart CGT-301 is a stainless steel grill topper, a perforated 12 by 16 inch tray that sits atop existing grill grates. It holds a 4.2 rating across 605 reviews.
Grill toppers solve a common problem: delicate or small foods like shrimp, sliced vegetables or fish that would otherwise fall through standard grill grates. The CGT-301's stainless steel build and 12 by 16 inch size fit that job rather than serving as a standalone cooker.
- Stainless steel grill topper
- 12 x 16 inch cooking surface
- 4.2 star rating
- 605 reviews
Who it's for
Grill owners who want to cook smaller or delicate foods directly over the flame without losing pieces through the grates. Not for anyone looking for a standalone outdoor cooking appliance, since this sits on top of an existing grill.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Stainless steel construction resists direct heat
- Keeps small foods from falling through grates
- 12 x 16 inch size fits most standard grills
- Requires an existing grill, not a standalone cooker
- Category label on the listing is misleading
Performance notes
As a perforated stainless steel tray, the CGT-301 sits directly over existing grill grates, letting heat and smoke through while keeping small food pieces from dropping into the fire. Stainless steel also holds up to repeated direct heat exposure better than coated alternatives.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | CGT-301 |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel Grill Topper, 12 x 16" |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in outdoor cookers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart CGT-301 Outdoor CookerThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 605 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Royal Gourmet PD1301R Outdoor CookerRoyal Gourmet | 4.5 / 5 | 6,709 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Bayou Classic 1118 Outdoor CookerBayou Classic | 4.7 / 5 | 2,500 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Blackstone Outdoor CookerBlackstone | 4.7 / 5 | 1,900 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Grillart Outdoor CookerGrillart | 4.7 / 5 | 1,400 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cuisinart CGT-301
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Cuisinart CGT-301 a standalone outdoor cooker?
No, despite the category label it is a stainless steel grill topper that sits on top of an existing grill's grates.
What size is the Cuisinart CGT-301?
The cooking surface measures 12 by 16 inches.
What is a grill topper used for?
It's a perforated tray that keeps small or delicate foods like shrimp and vegetables from falling through standard grill grates.