One of the best ways to take your outdoor entertaining to the next level is with a built-in gas grill. Larger, more powerful, and more permanent than other standing units, built-in grills are made for the long haul.

They won’t just improve your ability to entertain, though. They’ll also make you a better cook, at least by offering you advanced tools to get better control over the results of your cooking goals. But there are so many built-in grills out there. How do you know you’re looking at the best of them?

Take a look through these key points before getting yourself a built-in grill. These will help you know that you’re looking at the best built-in gas grills that money can buy.

1.They’ll have enough cooking space and power for your needs
There are so many different built-in gas grills to choose from, with a range of different cooking surfaces and cooking elements. Some have infrared burners that heat the food directly and others come compatible with rotisserie kits. You just need to find the features you want and then pick a model based on that. Features like warming racks and enhanced heat distribution technology are other big bonuses.

2.They’ll either come with, or be compatible with the other components of an outdoor kitchen
A lot of people that get built-in grills turn their areas around them into outdoor kitchens. Outdoor kitchens have surfaces for food preparation, room for refrigerators, cooler space, other appliances and electrical hook ups and much more. They can really elevate your outdoor cooking experience.

3.They’ll have advanced features (such as an infrared burner)
Not only should a built-in grill have plenty of square inches of cooking space, but some of them will offer advanced features like infrared burners or even precise, lighting control knobs and advanced, reliable ignition systems.

4.They’ll be built from high quality components
Since a built-in grill isn’t going to be going anywhere, it will need to be made from premium components that can withstand the elements. Many built-in grills are made from the highest quality, heavy duty stainless steel construction and with removable stainless steel burners that can easily be cleaned - among other features, of course.

5.Most importantly, they’ll appeal to you!
Still, even accounting for all of the rest of these, the most important thing about defining the best grill is that it has the features and construction that appeal to you. It doesn’t matter if the grill appeals to anyone else, even a critic. It’s your grill, so you need to enjoy it.

You’ll notice we made no mention of any specific built-in gas grill. That’s because the ‘best built-in gas grills’ will vary according to the person who is looking at them. One person’s best might be another person’s average. That’s why you need to do your own shopping.

Visit Embers Living at BlazingEmbers.com where you can start your search through the ranks of some real quality in built-in grills, both gas and otherwise. Check out their online store, and if you have any questions about specific grills, you can reach them via their online chat or by phone at 303-800-5659.