Weber
Summit GC38 E Grill Center
Best outdoor kitchen solution for serious home entertainers and grill masters.
Elevate your outdoor cooking with the Weber Summit Grill Center, a top-of-the-line gas grill designed for superior entertaining. This Liquid Propane model features five stainless steel burners and a powerful infrared broiler for achieving restaurant-quality steaks. Expand your culinary range with the integrated rotisserie, a large smoker box for authentic wood-smoked flavor, or the convenient side burner for sauces. The unit includes WEBER CRAFTED compatibility for customizable accessories and ample storage cabinets, bringing the full kitchen experience outdoors.
$4999.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
583
/ 2320
#583 in Outdoor Grills
Price vs Category Average
+64%
Above average
Main burners BTU-per-hour input
65000
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Who it's for
- Home chefs desiring an organized, all-in-one outdoor kitchen workspace
- Grill masters seeking gas-like searing performance with electric convenience
- Urban dwellers restricted by fire codes or limited fuel storage
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for high value per dollar
- Renters or homeowners lacking specialized high-voltage electrical infrastructure
- Pitmasters prioritizing authentic wood-fired or charcoal smoke profiles
Performance breakdown
Searing Capability
The dedicated infrared broiler delivers professional-grade crusts on every steak.
Cooking Versatility
Integrated rotisserie and smoker box options handle complex, multi-course outdoor meals.
Cooking Surface Area
Massive primary and secondary grates accommodate large gatherings with ease.
Build Quality
Premium stainless steel construction ensures long-term durability in harsh outdoor environments.
Fuel Management
Integrated tank scale prevents mid-cook surprises by monitoring propane levels accurately.
Nighttime Usability
Motion-sensor lighting and illuminated knobs make evening grilling effortless and precise.
Key Specs
Main burners BTU-per-hour input
65,000
Side burner BTU-per-hour input
12,000
Top-down infrared broiler BTU-per-hour input
16,000
Total BTU
93,000
Primary cooking area
681 square inches
Top grate area
372 square inches
Burners
5 stainless steel
Cooking grate material
Stainless steel
Features
- Powerful infrared broiler for perfect searing
- Integrated rotisserie for slow-roasting
- Built-in smoker box for wood-smoked flavor
- Convenient side burner for sauces
- WEBER CRAFTED system compatibility
- Lighted control knobs for nighttime visibility
- Tank scale monitors propane fuel levels
- Motion-sensor grill lighting
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional build quality and robust design of the Summit GC38 E Grill Center. Reviewers frequently highlight its reliability, noting that the electric heating system provides surprisingly consistent and powerful heat, often rivaling smaller gas grills. The convenience of electric grilling combined with Weber's premium materials makes this a standout appliance. While the significant investment required is a common point of discussion, the long term durability and performance justify the high price for many dedicated users.
Know before you buy
The grill offers a generous 1,053 square inches of total space, split between a 681-square-inch primary cooking area and a 372-square-inch top grate.
The top-down infrared broiler delivers intense, direct heat specifically designed for searing steaks and finishing dishes to achieve a restaurant-quality crust that standard burners cannot replicate.
The Summit GC38 is compatible with the WEBER CRAFTED system, which allows you to swap out standard grates for specialized accessories like pizza stones, woks, or griddles to expand your cooking versatility.
The grill features an integrated tank scale that monitors your fuel levels in real-time, so you can see exactly how much propane is left before you start a long cook.
Yes, the grill is equipped with lighted control knobs for visibility and motion-sensor lighting that illuminates the cooking surface, making it easy to manage your food during evening grilling sessions.
No, the rotisserie is fully integrated into the grill design, meaning you have everything you need to start slow-roasting poultry or roasts right out of the box.
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