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Even billionaires like a good deal. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky found love over a portable grill. The couple, who celebrated their 2-year-old son RZA's birthday last weekend and welcomed their second son, Riot Rose, last year, fell in love by doing simple things like going on a road trip and cooking their food at a “small janky grill” from Walmart.
Rihanna dropped the retailer's name in 2022 Fashion magazine cover, while opening up about her first pregnancy and falling in love with the Harlem rapper. Although the two had been friends for years, the pandemic — and a road trip from Los Angeles to New York in the summer of 2020 — brought them closer. “I cooked our food on this little pastry grill that I bought at Walmart,” Rih recalls Fashion at that time. “I still have it too. He acts like nobody's business.”
In the spirit of Rih Rih, Rocky and their adorable family, and with Memorial Day and Father's Day just around the corner, we decided to put together a list of the best-selling portable grills you can use for a road trip, party at tailgating, Memorial Day BBQ or as a Father's Day gift.
See below for a selection of portable grills to shop now — including electric, propane, and charcoal grills from Walmart and other retailers.
Walmart
Weber Smokey Joe Premium Charcoal Grill
We can't talk about roasts without mentioning Weber. The Smokey Joe Grill has a near-perfect customer rating and sells for $57 at Walmart. The 14-inch charcoal grill features 147 square inches of cooking space with a metal-plated steel cooking grate and a lid that locks for easy portability. If you're looking for something similar, the Americana Walk-A–Bout Grill also sells for $57. Interested in a grill under $20? Try the Expert Grill ($14.97).
Target
Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker, Master Grill 7 in 1
Ninja Woodfire is a 7 in 1, outdoor grill, smoker and air fryer! Designed for patios and balconies, the weatherproof grill measures 13.31 inches x 18.58 inches and weighs 30 pounds.
QVC
Lifesmart Pack & Go Portable Kamado Ceramic Charcoal Grill
Lifesmart's Pack & Go Portable Ceramic Charcoal Grill looks as good as it cooks. This beautiful grill features a ceramic shell with heat resistant bamboo handles. The grilling surface is 86 square feet — making it large enough for two people to handle the grill. Other features include a stainless steel grill grate (10-inch diameter), grill thermometer, and adjustable top and bottom airflow vents.
Need some meat? Rastelli's Ultimate 7-lb Grilling Collection ($169.40) has everything you need for a meat grilling session, including a variety box of pork chops, angus beef patties, chicken breast, hot/mild Italian pork sausage, steak NY, T -bone steak and Rastelli seasoning.
Walmart
Blackstone Adventure Ready 22″ Omnivore Propane Grid
Blackstone's Omnivore Propane Griddle is ready for its next adventure. Perfectly designed for camping, parties, outdoor parties and more, the 22-inch Adventure Ready Griddle has a 361-square-inch cooking surface that can hold up to 14 burgers at a time (the burners produce a combined 20,000 BTUs for heat generation).
Home goods store
Nexgrill 1-burner portable gas grill
If propane is your preference, get the Nexgrill Tabletop Grill. For cooking on the go and in small spaces, the Nexgrill 1 Burner Portable Propane Gas Grill has 347 square feet of cooking surface (enough room for up to 14 burgers) with an 11,000 BTU main burner. It weighs 20kg and has folding legs with a lockable lid. The grill uses a one-pound propane tank.
Walmart
Coleman Roadtrip 225 Tabletop Grill
Moving up a bit in price, the Coleman Road Trip 225 Tabletop Grill is another affordable and compact grill for road trips, camping trips, tailgate parties, etc. The grill features a push-button ignition system, two adjustable burners, up to 11,000 BTUs of power, 225 square inches of cooking space, and a locking lid. Another design from Coleman: Road Trip 285 Standup Propane Grill ($290) and Coleman Roadtrip X Cursion 2-Burner Gas Gas Grill ($335.78).
REI
An awesome little grill with a cute design, the SPRK Camp Grill weighs just eight pounds. It has an automatic ignition to light the flame quickly and easily, a removable grease tray, a non-stick ceramic grill and adjustable feet.