Elite GourmetEMG-980B Smokeless Electric Tabletop Grill Nonstick, 6-Serving, Dishwasher Safe Removable Grilling Plate, Grill Indoor, Tempered Glass Lid, Adjustable Temperature, 14" Black

I put in a lot of time and research reviewing electric grills and decided on the Elite Gourmet EMG-980B Smokeless Electric Tabletop Grill - and so glad I did!I want that grill look and taste that you don't get from the frying pan or stove and reviewed grills from $30 to $200+. Price wasn't as much of an issue but I definitely wanted the value. Why pay too much when it seems an electric grill basically works the same way...it heats up on a grill plate. But don't get me wrong...this is my food we are talking about and I'm willing to pay a higher price for a higher grade of quality.I came across the Elite Gourmet 14-inch smokeless electric grill (EMG-980B) and compared to numerous brands and models - and this is why I chose Elite Gourmet:The Price:The price wasn't my biggest consideration but even when reviewing high-end grills at much higher costs, the EMG-980B still came out on top. Quite honestly, you cannot beat this unbelievable value.Electric Power/Watts/Temperature:This model works at 1300 watts and 450 degrees where the vast majority seem to be at 1000 watts. This assures me the true temperature reaches the level it needs to be at regardless of what it says on the dial. Watts matter.The Cover:The most simplest thing matters the most for an electric grill - and that is the lid (cover). Many electric grills do not have one and it is essential when using your electric grill to distribute the heat when cooking. Take it off near the end for the full grill look and taste.Grill Quality of the Plate:In reading so many reviews of various products, one of the chief complaints was the grill did not distribute heat evenly or reach the stated temperature. This grill plate cooks evenly throughout the plate. Even better is that the grill plate heats up immediately - there is literally no wait time. Pretty impressive.Plate Type:Most models had flat grills where this model has ridges. To be honest, I thought I would have preferred the flat grill but after cooking meat skewers and steaks, I see why the ridges are absolutely better - it allows the grease to separate and go to the outer ring and drip pan. Also, it leaves grill marks on your steak which looks like you actually cooked it on the outdoor BBQ grill.Plate Size:Elite Gourmet has three sizes (11-inch, 12-inch and 14-inch). I ordered the 14-inch plate thinking maybe I should have went with the 12-inch - but glad I went with the 14-inch as it is perfect when cooking a couple steaks and/or adding various veggies around the plate. I'm glad I didn't order the 12-inch. The 14-inch is just right. And for some odd reason, the 14-inch was less money than the 12-inch - so scored even better on that one!Non-Stick and Easy to Clean:The marketing states this grill is non-stick and easy to clean. My first use was cooking BBQ pork skewers and sure enough, the plate is nonstick and easy to clean as advertised. I simply wiped down the plate to remove the BBQ sauce char (and garlic) with ease. It made it quick and easy to use the grill right away for my veggies. A+Smokeless GrillJust about every electric grill claims theirs is smokeless - but it basically is just a form of marketing magic. Now when you cook with the lid/cover on, it is essentially smokeless (until you remove the lid). However, it is pretty unrealistic to expect any type of cooking device to be "smokeless" as it is a matter of physics. Unless there is some sort of air induction feature, this is basically the same for all types of models.Value:I challenge anyone to find a better electric grill than this one based on the quality alone but take into consideration the price point, you simply cannot beat the overall value. There is a reason the Elite Gourmet Electric Grill is an Amazon Choice product.

I was leery about the plastic base but wanted to try it anyway to see if it'd melt. It didn't. Highest setting was 450degrees and cooked our meats pretty well. The heat seemed pretty well distributed although the part with no oil/grease took longer to cook. The drip pan is also plastic and did not melt. It caught drippings pretty well. Clean up was easy with soap and water, so long as to avoid the plug area and the bottom encasing all the electrical elements. The power cord is a bit short but easily fixed by using a long extension cord.

We just used it to cook dinner and it was so easy to use and it heats up so fast. It was a Father’s Day present to my husband and it was a winner. Love the design and it’s super easy to clean.

We made really good kbbq style pork and beef using this! It was very easy to use and it heated super fast — pro tip: at first, it comes with a strong metallic smell (chemical), so I would advise burning it off and using a used vegetable to take all of the smell off (and disposing it of course) prior to using the grill for the first time with your meat and veggies. The outer areas of the grill tend to heat up faster so it’s best recommended to use the outer areas first for a faster and efficient way of cooking your meat and veggies.

Good grill for indoors. It gets hit enough to leave grill marksI wish it had a lid, but fortunately I have a lid that fits it perfectly.It's easy to clean!

I had many electric oven and pan by far this the best since it is large for making multiple foods like potato and eggs and bacon all at same time. the glass top was very smart feature since in my old grill I had to bring a glass top a it never fit completely but now I have a perfect fit and it will keep the food hot longer and keep the flies out of your food,

Perfect indoor grill. I had one prior and lost the cord so this was a great purchase. In a week I’ve made fish, chicken breasts that has been sooo juicy and flavorful and burgers. Everything is better than in the stove or oven and saving me in the electric bill. Now that I’m only cooking for 2 this is a better option. I have already told several people about it