Cuisinart CGG-8500 Grill
- Grill
- 460 sq in
- Gas
- Freestanding
- More reviewed than 67%
A mid size, multi zone gas grill with a workable cooking area, though the 3.8 star average signals it is not a standout in its price bracket.
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How it ranks among the 261 grills we track
3.8★ across 128 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
128 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
Cuisinart's CGG-8500 is a freestanding 5-burner gas grill with 460 square inches of cooking area, built around a cast iron and stainless steel body. At 79.4 lb and roughly 52 inches wide, it suits a patio setup rather than tailgating or small balconies.
Five burners on a 460 sq in grate give more independent heat zones than typical 3-burner grills, useful for cooking multiple foods at different temperatures at once. The cast iron and stainless steel mix trades some weight savings for heat retention and a grate surface that sears well once seasoned. With a 3.8 star average from 128 reviews, buyers should weigh that middling score against the spec sheet.
- 5 gas burners
- 460 sq in cooking area
- Cast iron and stainless steel construction
- Freestanding cart design
Who it's for
Fits households with a dedicated outdoor cooking space who want burner-by-burner heat control for grilling different foods together. Less suited to renters or anyone who needs to move the grill often, given its size and near 80 lb weight.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Five burners for zone cooking
- 460 sq in handles larger cookouts
- Cast iron grates sear well when seasoned
- 79.4 lb and 52 in wide, not portable
- 3.8 star average is middling
- Cast iron needs rust upkeep
Performance notes
Five burners spread across 460 sq in mean the two end burners can run low for indirect cooking while the center burners sear, a layout that rewards learning which zones run hot. Cast iron grates hold heat well once preheated but need oiling and drying to resist rust, more upkeep than stainless alone.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | CGG-8500 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight | 79.4 pounds |
| Dimensions | 31.3 × 52 × 46 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Install Type | Freestanding |
| Other details | |
| Cooking Area | 460 sq in |
| Burners | 5 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in grills.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart CGG-8500 GrillThis product | 3.8 / 5 | 128 | 3.3 / 5 |
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| Royal Gourmet PD1300 GrillRoyal Gourmet | 4.6 / 5 | 3,400 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cuisinart CGG-8500
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many burners does the Cuisinart CGG-8500 have?
Five gas burners spread across a 460 square inch cooking area.
What is the CGG-8500 made from?
A combination of cast iron and stainless steel, on a freestanding cart body.
How heavy is the CGG-8500?
It weighs 79.4 lb with dimensions of about 31.3 x 52 x 46 inches.