The Best Father's Day Gifts For The Grill-Master In Your Life

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What do you get the man who's happiest tending juicy meats over an open flame? A grilling gift for Father's Day, of course! Choosing the perfect gift really depends on what kind of grill dad you have. There's the polo-wearing, tool belt-slinging grill dad that rocks sunglasses at the family cookout. There's the research-oriented, high-tech grill dad who installs his lawn chair in front of the appliance, carefully monitoring slabs of meat as they sizzle away for hours. Then there's the grill dad who wants to cook everything on the grill, from steaks and pizza to pies and yakitori. But can you identify as a grill dad even if you're not a dad, or even if you're not a dude? Our answer: Heck, yeah!

For each flavor of grill dad, we have a gift on this list that's just right for them. For the newly minted, we have all the basics that will turn them into seasoned pros. We’re talking the essentials like a sturdy grill brush (absolutely necessary) and skewers for some excellent kebabs. For the experienced barbecuer, there are some new gadgets to try, like a smokeless indoor grill and a Bluetooth thermometer.

We’ve even thrown in plenty of accessories to make the grilling game more fun, like a wireless speaker, grilling baskets, spices, and mail-order steaks. And if your dad doesn’t have a grill at all, but you’re looking to splurge for a Father’s Day gift? We've got everything from gas grills to smokers on deck to shop now.

Amazing Items Personalized Dad Cutting Board

Give all the dads in your life a loving reminder that they're amazing with a personalized wooden cutting board! The custom engraving of your choice is on one side. The other is completely clear, so your father can use it for slicing and dicing.

Bear Paws Meat Claws

For dads who like making their own pulled pork, these handy Bear Paws Meat Claws are the perfect gift. With nearly 3,000 ratings and counting, customers rave about how much easier it is to pull meat apart than with a knife or fork. "These are an awesome tool to have if you are planning on smoking a lot of meats," one customer said. "We ordered these because we were smoking six pork shoulders for a party. These bear claws made shredding the meat a piece of cake. They are SHARP and easy to clean. Great addition to your BBQ tools."

Ayesha Curry Non-Stick Grill Pan

Grilling isn't just for the great outdoors. You can make everything from the steaks to salmon on the Ayesha Curry Non-Stick Grill Pan...without leaving the comfort of your kitchen! It's made with hard anodized aluminum that heats fast and evenly. You won't have to worry about burned food again when you grill!

SpitJack Smoked BBQ Knives

Your dad won't want to use any other knife for his grilling needs. This set comes with a 6-inch curved boning knife (perfect for trimming) and an 11-inch meat carving knife (ideal for slicing). "I recently used this set to trim and slice a very large brisket," one customer wrote. "VERY sharp and just glided through the meat. Would recommend!"

Williams Sonoma Grill Prep Veggie Trays

The Williams Sonoma Grill Prep Veggie Trays are just what you need to get your bell peppers, asparagus, and mushrooms ready to roast. The two colorways can help you distinguish between raw (green tray) and cooked food (white tray). Another perk is that these shatterproof and dishwasher-safe trays don't absorbs odors or flavors because of their melamine build.

Masterbuilt Bluetooth Digital Electric Smoker

This Good Housekeeping Institute-approved smoker is a favorite for one major reason: Its smart technology. The Masterbuilt Bluetooth Digital Electric Smoker can be controlled from your smartphone to track the meat's progress. The team also loves how you can add chips without opening the smoker door. All dad will have to do is fill it up with the side wood chip loading system. Plus, this appliance boasts plenty of room. It includes four chrome-coated smoking racks.

Thermoworks Thermapen ONE

Super accurate and easy to use, the Thermoworks Thermapen ONE can deliver temperature readings within one second. Talk about fast!

GripMitt Set

Slicing roasts, ribs, and briskets will be super simple with this GripMitt Set on deck. It's created with heat-resistant, BPA-free silicone that will protect dad's hands when carving meat fresh off the grill.

Traeger Pellet Sensor

It happens to the best of us: running out of pellets for the grill. You can help your dad keep this experience to a minimum with this Traeger Pellet Sensor. All you have to do is mount it in the grill hopper and it will send a notification when pellets are running low. "I really like not having to check the pellet level every few hours," one reviewer said. "This is especially convenient with an overnight cook."

Crowd Cow Seafood Lover Box

It's safe to say that grilled seafood is almost too delicious to be true. Your dad can indulge in all his favorites with this Crowd Cow Seafood Lover Box: scallops, shrimp, sustainable Norwegian Atlantic salmon, arctic char, wild black cod, and wild Maine lobster.

Better Grillin' Scrubbin Stone Grill Cleaner

Does your dad's grill need a refresh? Then the Better Grillin' Scrubbin Stone Grill Cleaner is the perfect gift for him. It's made of 100 percent heat-treated glass, and it wears down over time like a pumice stone when cleaning grill racks. "I love this grill cleaner," one reviewer said. "The pumice really cleans the grates well. I also like that it is a natural product. These do wear faster than a wired grill brush, but I'll take the trade off that no wire pieces will fall into my grill."

Bacoeng Ash Vacuum Cleaner

The Bacoeng Ash Vacuum Cleaner is a grilling accessory your dad is sure to appreciate. It is extremely handy to rid your barbecue of charcoal and pellet dust. In its spare time, this tool can even be used to vacuum up debris from your power tools. "I've used this for my pellet grill and also my pellet stove," one reviewer wrote. "It comes with a nice paper filter and it's easy to clean and very light. Does everything I need it to do compared to the larger units."

Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill

The Good Housekeeping Institute rates this Weber Kettle Grill as the best charcoal grill on the market. Customers agree, as it's super convenient to use. It cooks food efficiently and has an enclosed ash collector beneath the grill, so cleanup will be easier than ever. Plus, it's lightweight and mobile, so you can roll it from place to place whenever necessary.

"I’ve been using this grill for about six months now and it still feels as well built as it was brand new, and it’s very easy to clean and maintain," one customer said. "It has good temperature control and the grates are thick and high quality."

Artrylin Fast Defrosting Tray

Yes, we know that patience is a virtue, but that's not how we feel when meat is taking forever to thaw! With the Artrylin Fast Defrosting Tray, you can defrost anything from chicken breasts to lamp chops in an hour or less. This is possible because the tray itself uses conduction to move heat across the surface of food to thaw it naturally and quickly.

Cuisinart Grill Top Pizza Oven Kit

Powered by the use of your grill alone, you'll easily make the perfect pizza with this kit. The cordierite baking stone inside of the Cuisinart Grill Top Pizza Oven helps retain heat, which will make your pie's crust nice and crispy. It's more than your average pizza maker, too. The versatile oven can be used to make everything from breads and fish to chicken and macaroni and cheese.

Expert Grill Chimney Starter

Arguably one of the toughest (and most irritating!) things about grilling is getting charcoal briquets to light quickly. Thanks to the help of Expert Grill Chimney Starter, that problem will fall by the wayside.

"I was skeptical that I could light my coals without lighter fluid, but I was wrong," one customer wrote. "I filled the top section with coals, added crumpled paper underneath, lit the paper, and 15 to 20 minutes later, we had perfectly lit coals."

Broil King Rotisserie Tumble Basket

The Broil King Rotisserie Tumble Basket rotates 360 degrees in your grill. The perk to this tool? Food won't stick because it's continuously spinning as it cooks. We're talking French fries to chicken wings made to perfection, with little to no oil required!

Comsmart BBQ Gloves

Nothing ruins your dad's favorite activity faster than a burn, so help protect his hands with heat-resistant Comsmart BBQ Gloves. A reviewer said that they're perfect for grilling. "They are over the wrist long, which is great for getting to the back of the grill without singeing yourself. Best grilling gloves I've ever had!"

Cuisinart Grilling Prep and Serve Trays

Cooking on the grill can get chaotic. Foods finish cooking at different times, and keeping raw meats separate from the cooked is absolutely essential. Cuisinart Grilling Prep and Serve Trays can help keep things safe. Designate one tray for raw meat and the other for cooked meats fresh off the grill. Customers love them because they are sturdy, easy to clean, stack well, and are dishwasher safe.

ThermoPro Wireless Bluetooth Meat Thermometer

"My dad is obssessed with this," Julia Smith, director of video, said about the ThermoPro Wireless Bluetooth Meat Thermometer. "It's connected to your phone, so you can check the temperature without being right next to the grill, which is perfect for entertaining."

Universal Stainless Steel Smoker Box

There's no need to buy an entire smoker, when you can get a Weber Smoker Box addition for your grill. Chef Glenn Rolnick, director of culinary operations at Carmine's and Virgil's Real Barbecue, loves it because it gives "that authentic barbecue smoky taste without having a separate and bulky smoker—plus it's more affordable," he said.

Rolnick prefers using cherry and hickory wood chips. "Soak your wood chips in cold water—I use apple juice for even more flavor," he continued. "Preheat until it starts to smoke (in a covered grill). Add in your favorite marinated or well-seasoned cut of meat, chicken, fish, or seafood. Try to keep grill covered as much as possible to keep the smoke in."

Himalaid Himalayan Pink Salt Block

Senior Designer Sarah Ceniceros's dad loves using a Himalayan salt block while grilling, such as the Himalaid Himalayan Pink Salt Block. "He puts it in the grill and let the steaks cook there," she said. People on Amazon love it, too, because it adds "so much texture, flavor and that kick of salt on the barbecue."

AIZOAM Stainless Steel Grilling Basket

For smaller items like chicken wings, veggies, and kebabs, the AIZOAM Stainless Steel Grilling Basket is the easiest way to handle them without having to flip each individually or risk them falling in between the grates. Most fans use this basket in place of skewers, like this reviewer, who said "it was so easy that I don’t think I’ll ever go back to skewering again."

Corkcicle Chillsner 2-Pack

Because an ice-cold beer by the grill doesn't stay cold for long, these frozen Corkcicle Chillsners will keep dad's drink cool without watering down his beer. Genius. Reviewers say one of these will keep a beer cold until the last sip.

JBL Portable Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

Grill rockstars deserves some rockin' tunes. This JBL Portable Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker lasts up to 16 hours, and thanks to Bluetooth, pairs easily with electronic devices to facilitate voice commands, phone calls, and virtual assistants. Because it's no fun standing out at the grill if you can't use the tongs as an imaginary microphone, right?

Weber Q1200 Liquid Propane Grill

For the dad who loves the outdoors, the Weber Q 1200 Gas Grill is the way to go. Its portability makes it easy to bring along when traveling. "This was exactly what I was after for a small portable grill!" one customer wrote. "Reasonably lightweight and pretty compact, can't wait to pack it out for camping!"

Smore To Love Six-S'more Maker

Why make s'mores on the grill, you ask? For all that smoky flavor. Talk about a leveled-up dessert. Pro tip: you can also use this in the oven!

Cuisinel Cast Iron Pizza Pan

With this budget-friendly, pre-seasoned Cuisinel Cast Iron Pizza Pan, dad can cook his own delicious pizza any day of the week. And if you haven't had pizza cooked on the grill, you're missing out. It all comes together fast and the crust gets a nice smoky char. Plus, cooking pizza in this cast iron makes clean-up a breeze—no cheese falling between the grates here! In addition to the grill, this baby can be used on the stovetop, in the oven, or under the broiler.

Weber Precision 3-Piece Grilling Tool Set

The Weber Precision 3-Piece Grill Set includes a heavy-duty spatula, tongs, and silicone basting brush—all of the essentials for a day of grilling. "Sturdy, strong, and long enough to reach the back of the grill," one customer said. "Good purchase."

Lanney Kabob Skewers

People on Amazon love these Lanney Kabob Skewers. Of the near 4,800 reviews, over 3,500 of them are five stars. Customers rave about how easy they are to use and clean.

Cuisinart Cast Iron Grill Press

Smash burgers will be a summertime staple this year, and this Cuisinart Cast Iron Grill Press makes them so easy to make. It has 27,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, so it's safe to say people love it. "The weight is perfect, and the wood handle does not get hot," one reviewer said.

Western Wood Smoking Chip Variety Pack

If your dad uses a smoker, he needs smoking chips to help him achieve peak flavor. Cue this variety pack of Western Wood Smoking Chips, which includes apple, cherry, pecan, post oak, hickory, and mesquite woods. "This is an awesome starter set," one reviewer wrote. "The bags are smallish so you can really see what you like and don't like."

FreshJax Grilling Spice Gift Set

Grill spices should always be stocked in your pantry and the FreshJax Grilling Spice Gift Set comes in flavors like fresh bay, peppered habanero, and citrus pepper. "This wound up being a perfect gift for my grill master dad," a reviewer wrote. "The flavors are great, and the presentation is really sharp."

Zippo FireFast Torch

Dad needs a way to light up the grill and the Zippo FireFast Torch will make him feel like a superhero. "Great torch lighter," one reviewer wrote. "Very easy to use, lights every time, and [it comes] with an easy switch on top of the lighter."

Aoocan Grill Mat

What's a grill mat, you may ask? It's a mat that lays over your grill grates and acts as a smooth, flat surface to cook food on. The Aoocan Grill Mat makes cleanup "a breeze"and works great for people with dietary restrictions who worry about cross contamination.

Nexgrill 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill

We assume he already has a grill if you found yourself here, but just in case, the Nexgrill 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill is a great option. It comes with a stainless steel lid with an inner layer to maintain heat circulation, a stainless steel side burner, and robust, porcelain cast-iron cooking grids. And it's got 2,700 five star reviews.

AFUN Chef Apron

A classic gift for Father's Day, this AFUN Chef Apron will be his go-to piece of apparel when he's manning the grill. This one has several pockets with corners that are reinforced with metal rivets to keep them in tact. "In the Texas heat, aprons are sometimes uncomfortable. This one rocks!" one reviewer said. "Great appearance and rugged look. Very comfortable and all the pockets are functional."

KOSIN Barbecue Grill Light Magnetic Base

For barbecue sessions that last into the evening, the KOSIN Barbecue Grill Light Magnetic Base has a flexible neck and different light intensity settings. "The magnetic base allows me to place the lights wherever I need them," one buyer wrote. "And the gooseneck design gives me ultimate adjustability."

KitchenAid Dual Sided Meat Tenderizer

KitchenAid's Dual Sided Meat Tenderizer is a must-have for any grilling pro. Its textured surface makes it usable for a variety of cuts of meat and the aluminum handle ensures the tool is sturdy but not overly heavy. "This meat tenderizer is everything that you are looking for," a reviewer said. "So far I have used it on chicken and steak, and what a difference it makes!!"

Lamson TAIL-GATER Walnut Spatula

You need to invest in basic tools as a grill master, and this Lamson TAIL-GATER Walnut Spatula is the perfect starting point. "[It's] perfect for grilling fish and the walnut handle makes it sleek," Lindsay Funston, former executive editor, said.

VIBOOS Grill Cover

The VIBOOS Grill Cover can make a grill last so much longer. With the right fit, a grill can be protected from the elements through the seasons. We love this one for its 16,000 five-star reviews, affordability, and waterproof material.

Techwood Indoor Grill Smokeless Grill

Have a wannabe grill master in your life with no grill? Get the Techwood Indoor Grill Smokeless Grill, which is perfect for people with apartments. "The heating element has plenty of power to cook foods. The grill grate is designed very well to avoid fat dripping directly on the heating element," a reviewer said. "The control interface is simple to operate and works well. The fan really is quite powerful and pulls smoke and vapors away from the cooking surface and downward. This, combined with the innovative grate design, means that this thing is very effective at cooking almost entirely smoke free."

The Barbecue! Bible

Steven Raichlen's The Barbecue! Bible is still considered one of the best books about grilling, even after almost 20 years. Add it to dad's library to take him from a grilling enthusiast to a legit grill master.

All-Clad Stainless-Steel Outdoor Roasting Pan

Place the All-Clad Stainless-Steel Outdoor Roasting Pan right over your grill grates and get that grilled flavor on veggies, meats, or fish without losing any food to the fire. The large size can fit lots of food and the perforated holes allow for great heat circulation.

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