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Grills with under 300 sq in of Cooking Area

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27 grills with under 300 sq in of cooking area from MECO, Nexgrill, Royal Gourmet and more. Most cost $100 to $446, and half cost less than $198.

Oklahoma Joe's

Charcoal, Under 300 sq in

+Portable tabletop design for moving easily
+218 sq in cooking space for small meals
+Heavy-duty steel construction
−Smaller cooking space than full-size grills
$197.96-14%List: $229.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
NexgrillSpec score 8.3

Gas, 1 burner, Under 300 sq in

+Compact tabletop design for small spaces
+Portable for moving between locations
+Single burner for simple cooking
−Only one burner limits simultaneous cooking
$104.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:23 PST - Details
MegamasterSpec score 8.7

Gas, 2 burners, Under 300 sq in

+Two burners for controlled cooking zones
+Portable tabletop design with foldable legs
+Built-in thermometer for monitoring heat
−Small cooking area under 300 sq in
$134.97
as of 11/04/2026 00:08 PST - Details
Pit Boss

Pellet, Under 300 sq in

+Battery powered for use without an outlet
+Portable design for moving between locations
+Smoker function for low and slow cooking
−Under 300 sq in cooking space is small
$434.35-21%List: $549.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
Oklahoma Joe's

Charcoal, Under 300 sq in

+Heavy-duty charcoal drum smoker design
+Compact 284 sq in cooking area for small cooks
+Doubles as a smoker and grill
−Smaller cooking area than full-size grills
$446.33-11%List: $499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
NinjaSpec score 9.5

Under 300 sq in

+Smoker function included in the grill
+Smart connected grill with app-based control
+Seven-in-one grill and smoker functionality
−Cooking area is under 300 square inches
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Pilot Rock

Charcoal, Under 300 sq in

+Charcoal fuel for classic smoky flavor
+Compact under 300 sq in cooking surface
+360 degree swivel post for easy movement
−Small cooking surface limits batch size
$779.97
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
NexgrillSpec score 8.7

Gas, Propane, 2 burners, Under 300 sq in

+Portable tabletop design with folding legs
+Two burners for controlled cooking
+28000 BTU total heat output
$164.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:23 PST - Details
EXIT

Pellet, Under 300 sq in

+287 square inch cooking area
+Electric tabletop design for portability
+Wood pellet smoking function
−Requires wood pellets as fuel
$299.99-25%List: $399.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
NexgrillSpec score 8.7

Gas, Propane, 2 burners, Under 300 sq in

+Griddle included for cooking flat foods
+Portable tabletop design with handles
+Two burners for controlled cooking
$149.99-25%Was: $199.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:23 PST - Details
MECO

Under 300 sq in

+Portable design for use almost anywhere
+Dual fuel electric and charcoal options
+Variable 1500 watt element for heat control
−Under 300 sq in cooking area limits capacity
$72.99-9%List: $79.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:39 PST - Details
Lifemaster

Gas, Under 300 sq in

+Portable design for tailgating and camping
+Two 10,000 BTU burners for even heat
+275 sq in cooking space for small meals
−275 sq in cooking space limits batch size
−Lower total output than full-size grills
$169.99-6%List: $179.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:09 PST - Details
Royal Gourmet

Gas, Propane, Under 300 sq in

+Stainless steel build for a tabletop unit
+Portable design with folding legs
+Propane fuel as listed
−Single burner setup limits cooking zones
$113.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
Z Grills

Pellet, Under 300 sq in

+Under 300 sq in: the highest cooking area of the 27 here
$239.00-20%List: $299.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:42 PST - Details
Z Grills

Pellet, Under 300 sq in

+Pellet fuel for wood-fired smoke flavor
+Under 300 sq in cooking area suits small groups
+Smoker function included
−Small cooking area limits how much food fits
$239.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:42 PST - Details
Royal GourmetSpec score 8.7

Gas, 2 burners, Under 300 sq in

+Griddle cooking surface included
+Portable design for moving the unit
+Hood included for covered cooking
−Two burners limit simultaneous cooking zones
$99.61
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
Z Grills

Pellet, Under 300 sq in

+Compact 202 sq in cooking area
+PID 3.0 precision temperature control
+Automatic pellet feed
−Small cooking area limits capacity
−Pellet fuel required to operate
$279.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:42 PST - Details
SKOKSpec score 8.7

Gas, Propane, 2 burners, Under 300 sq in

+Portable tabletop design for moving easily
+Two burners for gas cooking
+Cast iron griddle included
−Small cooking area limits how much food fits
$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:39 PST - Details
MECO

Electric, Under 300 sq in

+Portable design that locks and carries easily
+1500 watt element for electric heating
+Compact 176 sq in cooking area
−Small 176 sq in cooking area limits capacity
No price recorded yet.
Charbroil

Gas, Under 300 sq in

+Portable gas grill for patios, camping, and travel
+180 square inches of cooking space
+Compact black design that fits small spaces
−180 square inches limits how much food fits at once
$174.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:21 PST - Details
MECO

Electric, Under 300 sq in

+Portable design with interlocking hood
+1500 watt heating element
+Electric fuel needs no gas tank
−Under 300 sq in cooking area limits capacity
$84.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:39 PST - Details
MECO

Electric, Under 300 sq in

+Portable rolling cart design for moving around
+Three cooking zones for varied heat
+Folding tables add prep space
−Under 300 sq in cooking area limits capacity
$336.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:39 PST - Details
Royal Gourmet

Electric, Under 300 sq in

+Portable design for moving the grill
+Built-in digital thermometer for temperature checks
+1500W heating power
−Cooking area under 300 square inches
$233.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
MECO

Electric, Under 300 sq in

+Portable tabletop design
+Three-position cooking element for heat control
+1500 watt heating element
−Under 300 sq in cooking area limits capacity
No price recorded yet.
Jojoka

Gas, Propane, Under 300 sq in

+Two igniters for quick, reliable starting of the burners
+16,000 BTU output for steady, even heat
+234 square inch cooking surface for cooking several items at once
−Under 300 square inches limits the cooking area for large groups
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:38 PST - Details
EliteFyreSpec score 9.5

Electric, Under 300 sq in

+Digital control with included probe
+Reaches 650°F with 1500W power
+Six functions in one portable grill
$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:49 PST - Details
Char-Griller

Charcoal, Under 300 sq in

+Under 300 sq in: the highest cooking area of the 27 here
$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:21 PST - Details

Compare specs

grillFuelCooking areaSpec scorePrice
CharcoalUnder 300 sq inn/a$197.96
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
GasUnder 300 sq in8.3$104.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:23 PST - Details
GasUnder 300 sq in8.7$134.97
as of 11/04/2026 00:08 PST - Details
PelletUnder 300 sq inn/a$434.35
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
CharcoalUnder 300 sq inn/a$446.33
as of 11/04/2026 00:31 PST - Details
Under 300 sq in9.5$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
CharcoalUnder 300 sq inn/a$779.97
as of 11/04/2026 00:40 PST - Details
GasUnder 300 sq in8.7$164.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:23 PST - Details
PelletUnder 300 sq inn/a$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
GasUnder 300 sq in8.7$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:23 PST - Details

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