Blackstone 36 in. Original with Hood Specs: 768 sq in, How Many It Feeds

Blackstone lists these features for the Blackstone 36 in. Original Griddle with Built-in Hood:

• 36-Inch Flat-Top Griddle: Large 36" Omnivore griddle plate delivers fast heating, even heat distribution, and improved fuel efficiency. Built-in wind guards help maintain heat for reliable outdoor cooking performance.
• 4 Heat Zones, Ultimate Control: Four independently controlled burners let you cook multiple foods at once at different temperatures, perfect for preparing full meals like burgers, veggies, and breakfast favorites. Large cooking surface of 768 square inches allows you to make up to 30 burgers at once.
• One-Button Ignition: Electric push-button ignition provides a quick, reliable spark so you can start cooking instantly without matches, making outdoor meal prep faster and more convenient.
• Large Prep Space: Dual folding side shelves and an extendable side shelf create generous prep space, while built-in hooks keep tools close by and fold-down shelves allow compact storage when not in use.
• Cook Anything, Anywhere: Features the BAR System for accessory customization, rear grease management for easy cleanup, caster wheels for mobility, plus a hood to protect the griddle between uses.

Best for feeding 8 to 12 people at once. Four heat zones on a 768 sq in Omnivore plate that holds up to 30 burgers, with a hood, rear grease management and folding plus extendable side shelves. It sits in the Intermediate tier of our flat-top griddles coverage. See how it ranks against the rest in the best flat-top griddles. For owner-report themes, drawbacks and alternatives, read the full Blackstone 36 in. Original Griddle with Built-in Hood review.

The table below puts the Blackstone 36 in. Original Griddle with Built-in Hood next to 3 models at a similar price on the specs that decide the purchase.

These are the closest models to the Blackstone 36 in. Original Griddle with Built-in Hood on price in the same category, each with its own spec sheet and sizing table:

• Traeger Irontop 2-Burner Griddle (under $500): 504 sq in, How Many It Feeds.
• Pit Boss Deluxe Fold & Go 4-Burner Griddle (under $500): 753 sq in, How Many It Feeds.
• Traeger Irontop 4-Burner Griddle (under $1,000): 648 sq in, How Many It Feeds.
• Nexgrill Daytona 4-Burner Gas Griddle (under $500): 756 sq in, How Many It Feeds.
• Blackstone 28 in. Original Omnivore Griddle with Hood (under $500): 524 sq in, How Many It Feeds.

Head to head, the Blackstone 36 in. Original Griddle with Built-in Hood appears in Blackstone vs Camp Chef Griddle: 36 Inch and Tabletop Compared and Flat Top Griddle vs Gas Grill: Which Should You Buy First? and Pit Boss vs Blackstone Griddle: Steel, Ceramic and Fold and Go.