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.
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.
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."
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!
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!"
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.
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.
Set your dad up with the best Wagyu assortment on the market. The Chicago Steak Company Wagyu Signature Selections includes ribeyes, filet mignons, and steak burgers. They are all aged four to six weeks to give an extra boost of flavor and tenderness. I mean...our mouths are watering just thinking about grilling these!
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.
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."
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.
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."
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."
The Good Housekeeping Institute rates this Weber Kettle Grillas 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."
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.
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.
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."
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!
What's a barbecue without a dedicated table to show off dad's grilled masterpieces?! The Best Choice Products Portable Folding Grill Table is just the setup he needs. "This item is very sturdy. If you lower the top shelf, it is the PERFECT fit for the oven and grill combo," one reviewer wrote. "It was exactly what I was looking for. The carry storage case makes it easy to store and take anywhere."
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!"
Felicia LaLomia is the Food & Culture Editor for Delish. When she isn’t covering food news or writing features about delicious trends in the culinary world, she’s searching for her next perfect bite.
Nashia Baker is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines; she covers all things home and lifestyle across brands such as Oprah Daily, Cosmopolitan, Delish, and Esquire. Before joining Hearst, she highlighted small business owners, creatives, and the best shoppable content.