Can it really smoke like an offset smoker?

Only with the optional Side Fire Box attached to the charcoal chamber. Without it, the charcoal side works as a standard grill with the lid closed for indirect heat.

Can I use gas and charcoal at the same time?

Yes. The two chambers are separate, so you can run the gas burners and a charcoal fire together and cook different foods on each side.

How much cooking space does it have?

It has a large total cooking area split between the gas and charcoal chambers, plus a warming rack. That is more surface than most single-fuel grills of similar footprint.

Is it hard to assemble?

Plan on a few hours and two people. Owners consistently report a long build with some unclear steps.

Does it come with a cover?

A cover is not included. Buy the Char-Griller cover sized for this model, since the two-chamber shape does not fit generic covers well.

Can it be moved easily?

It rolls on casters but is heavy and tall. Move it on flat ground and lock the wheels before cooking.

What do buyers say about the Char-Griller Dual Function Gas and Charcoal Grill?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 302 ratings.

Char-Griller Dual Function Gas and Charcoal Grill

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$378.99at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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Char-Griller Dual Function Gas and Charcoal Grill

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$378.99at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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Last seen at $378.99 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the Char-Griller Dual Function Gas and Charcoal Grill

The Char-Griller Dual Function is a combo grill with a gas side and a charcoal side in one cart, so you can cook burgers on gas and smoke ribs over coals in the same session. The charcoal chamber is built to take an optional Side Fire Box, which turns it into a Texas-style offset smoker. It suits backyard cooks who want weeknight speed and weekend smoke without buying two grills. Against single-fuel rivals it is bulkier and heavier, and the two sides share one cabinet rather than matching the build of a dedicated gas grill or a dedicated smoker.

Best forBackyard cooks who want gas speed and charcoal flavor in one unitWeekend smokers planning to add a Side Fire BoxFamilies cooking different foods at onceFirst-time combo grill buyers

Pros

Gas and charcoal cooking in a single cart
Charcoal side converts to an offset smoker with the optional Side Fire Box
Cast-iron cooking grates hold heat well
Large total cooking area across both chambers
Warming rack and side shelves add work space

Cons

Heavy and awkward to move once assembled
Two fuel systems mean two sets of cleaning and upkeep
Gas side is basic next to dedicated gas grills
Uneven heat and hot spots reported on the charcoal side
Side Fire Box sold separately

Char-Griller Dual Function Gas and Charcoal Grill prices at every store

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$378.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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What reviewers say

4.5 / 5302 ratings

Owners rate it highly overall and like having both fuels on one cart. Common complaints center on assembly time, uneven charcoal heat and the extra cost of the Side Fire Box for real smoking.

What people mention

Dual fuelPraisedOwners like switching between gas for quick cooks and charcoal for smoke in one session.
AssemblyCriticisedBuyers say putting it together takes hours and the instructions are unclear in places.
Heat controlMixedThe charcoal side runs hot in spots and needs rotation, while the gas side is easy to dial in.
BuildMixedThe steel body and cast-iron grates feel sturdy, but the cart and legs flex when moved.
SmokingPraisedWith the Side Fire Box attached, owners report good offset-smoker results for the size.
CleaningCriticisedTwo fire systems and ash cleanup make maintenance more work than a single-fuel grill.

About the Char-Griller Dual Function Gas and Charcoal Grill

The Char-Griller Dual Function Gas and Charcoal Grill combines two grills in one. Cook with gas for quick weeknight meals, or use charcoal for a smokier flavor at a slower weekend cookout.

An optional Side Fire Box can be added for more advanced charcoal grilling and smoking. With it, the grill becomes a Texas-style offset smoker.

Brand: Char-Griller
Fuel type: Gas and charcoal
Color: Black
Type: Combo grill

Specifications

color: BlackSource
size: 870Source

Questions and answers

Can it really smoke like an offset smoker?: Only with the optional Side Fire Box attached to the charcoal chamber. Without it, the charcoal side works as a standard grill with the lid closed for indirect heat.
Can I use gas and charcoal at the same time?: Yes. The two chambers are separate, so you can run the gas burners and a charcoal fire together and cook different foods on each side.
How much cooking space does it have?: It has a large total cooking area split between the gas and charcoal chambers, plus a warming rack. That is more surface than most single-fuel grills of similar footprint.
Is it hard to assemble?: Plan on a few hours and two people. Owners consistently report a long build with some unclear steps.
Does it come with a cover?: A cover is not included. Buy the Char-Griller cover sized for this model, since the two-chamber shape does not fit generic covers well.
Can it be moved easily?: It rolls on casters but is heavy and tall. Move it on flat ground and lock the wheels before cooking.
Where is the Char-Griller Dual Function Gas and Charcoal Grill cheapest?: At Walmart, for $378.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Char-Griller Dual Function Gas and Charcoal Grill?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 302 ratings.