Blackstone 2311 Iron Forged 28” Omnivore Griddle with X-Braced Hood
- Griddle
- 1
- Powder Coated Black
- 88.2 pounds
- More reviewed than 63%
A solid grill replacement for even, no-grate cooking, provided you are willing to season and clean it more often than a standard grill.
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How it ranks among the 16 griddles we track
4.6★ across 243 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
243 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,311+ bought on Amazon last month.
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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 16 griddles we track - how the scorecard works · full griddles data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 21, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Blackstone 2311 Iron Forged is a 28 inch Omnivore griddle with two independently controlled burners and 524 square inches of cooking space, built to replace a grill's open grates with a flat cooking surface.
Reviewers frame this less as a new purchase category and more as a replacement for a standard charcoal or gas grill, valued for cooking without hot and cold spots from grill bars. At least one buyer flags that the printed instructions skip a step: the side shelves attach by flipping the whole unit upside down first.
- 524 square inches of cooking space, up to 21 burgers or 15 pancakes
- Two independently controlled burners with Omnivore wind guards
- X-braced integrated hood
- Rear grease management system
Who it's for
Suits a household of around four that wants one flat surface for burgers, breakfast and stir fry instead of switching between grill grates and separate pans.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who switched from a standard grill like not seeing grill marks and having one continuous surface for burgers, fish, and stir fry rather than juggling separate pans. Assembly drew one specific complaint: attaching the side shelves means flipping the whole unit upside down first, a step the reviewer says the instructions leave out. Others accept frequent seasoning and cleanup as the tradeoff for the flat-top convenience, and one calls the finished unit heavy but versatile.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Flat surface cooks evenly without the hot and cold spots of grill grates
- 524 square inches suits a household of about four regularly
- Two independent burners let you cook different foods at different temperatures
- X-braced hood adds structure over the cooking area
- Assembly instructions reportedly omit a step, attaching the side shelves requires flipping the whole unit upside down first
- Seasoning and cleanup take more regular attention than a standard grill
- Heavy enough that one reviewer calls moving it noticeably more effort than their old grill
Performance notes
Two independently controlled burners heat the 524 square inch Omnivore plate, which includes wind guards designed to help it recover heat and resist warping. The rear grease management system channels drippings to a collection cup for cleanup.
Specifications
| Model | 2311 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 88.2 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 25.3 × 53 × 37 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Powder Coated Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | User Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | None |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | 28" Omnivore Griddle with X-Braced Hood |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Heavy Duty, Tool Holder |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in griddles.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone 2311 Iron Forged 28” Omnivore Griddle with X-Braced HoodThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 243 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Royal Gourmet PD1301R 3 Burner Tabletop Propane Gas Griddle with CoverRoyal Gourmet | 4.5 / 5 | 6,709 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Blackstone 1813 Original 22” Tabletop Griddle with Hood and Stainless Steel Front Plate | 4.7 / 5 | 2,764 | 4.4 / 5 |
| XUDAKAIXIN Carbon Steel Griddle + Grill PressXudakaixin | 4.7 / 5 | 278 | 4.1 / 5 |
| 7658 Cast Iron Griddle for Weber Spirit 200 300 400 SeriesEasiBBQ | 4.4 / 5 | 260 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the 2311
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many people does the Blackstone 2311 serve well?
Reviewers describe it as well sized for a household of about four cooking regularly, with enough surface for a full meal at once.
Is the Blackstone 2311 easy to assemble?
Most of it is straightforward, though one reviewer found the side shelves attach by flipping the entire unit upside down first, a step not covered in the printed instructions.
Does it replace a standard grill?
Reviewers who switched from an aging Weber grill say the flat surface removes hot and cold spots and works for everything from smash burgers to stir fry.