Blackstone 17-Inch Griddle with Range Top Review (2026): Griddle + Side Burner Combo

The Blackstone 17-inch with Range Top is the tabletop griddle version for cooks who need a side burner alongside their flat-top — think simmering a sauce, boiling water for pasta, or keeping a cast iron skillet of sautéed onions going while you griddle the main protein. The 267 sq in griddle and cast iron side burner both run on propane, no outlet needed. At roughly the same weight as the standard 17-inch, it’s a portable two-burner outdoor cooking station.

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At a Glance

Spec	Value
Griddle surface	267 sq in
Side burner	Cast iron (propane)
Fuel	Propane (both sides)
Ignition	Piezo push-button
Best for	Camping cooks who need flat-top + pot/pan cooking simultaneously

Pros

• Both griddle and side burner run on propane — no outlet needed
• Side burner handles pots, pans, and cast iron skillets
• Piezo push-button ignition — no matches or lighter needed
• Compact tabletop design that sets up anywhere
• Runs on 1 lb propane cylinder or 20 lb tank with adapter
• Orange handles distinguish it from the standard 17-inch model

Cons

• 267 sq in griddle is slightly smaller than the standard 17-inch (278 sq in)
• Side burner adds width to the unit compared to the simpler 17-inch tabletop
• One propane connection feeds both cooking zones (may limit independent control)
• No air fryer or warming features
• Relatively niche use case vs. dedicated griddle models

Who Should Buy This

Buy it if: You camp or tailgate and regularly need to cook something on a burner (boil water, heat soup, cook a sauce) while simultaneously griddling. The ability to do both at once — all on propane — makes this the most versatile truly portable cooking setup in the Blackstone lineup.

Skip it if: You only need the flat-top surface and don’t use a side burner. The standard 17-inch tabletop is lighter, simpler, and slightly cheaper. Or if you want air frying, the 17-inch with electric air fryer adds that functionality.

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What Can You Cook on the Cast Iron Side Burner?

Any pot or pan you’d use on a home stovetop: a saucepan for pasta water or soup, a Dutch oven for chili, a cast iron skillet for sautéed peppers and onions. The burner is cast iron — it holds heat well and handles heavy cookware without bending. For camping where you need to heat a can of beans, boil pasta, or keep a sauce warm while griddling, the side burner saves you from having a separate camp stove.

How It Compares

• vs. Blackstone 17” Tabletop (standard) — Standard model is slightly larger (278 sq in vs 267 sq in), lighter, simpler, and cheaper. Choose the Range Top version only if you genuinely need the side burner. Standard 17” review →
• vs. Blackstone 17” with Electric Air Fryer — Air fryer model needs an outlet; this runs entirely on propane. Better for off-grid situations. Air fryer model →
• vs. Camp Chef FTG250 — Camp Chef’s tabletop is 247 sq in without a side burner. Range Top model wins on versatility for camp cooking. Camp Chef review →

Our Verdict

The Blackstone 17-inch with Range Top is a well-thought-out upgrade to the standard 17-inch for cooks who regularly need both a flat-top and a side burner. All-propane operation means it works anywhere, the cast iron side burner is genuinely useful, and the compact tabletop format keeps it portable. If the side burner matches your cooking style, it’s worth the extra over the standard model.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between the Blackstone 17 with Range Top and the standard 17-inch tabletop?

The Range Top adds a cast iron side burner next to the flat-top griddle. Both run on propane. The standard 17-inch is slightly larger on the cooking surface (278 vs 267 sq in) and simpler. Choose Range Top if you want a side burner; standard if you just want the griddle.

Can I use any pot or pan on the Blackstone Range Top side burner?

Yes — the cast iron burner supports standard cookware: saucepans, skillets, Dutch ovens. Use whatever you’d put on a home stovetop gas burner.

Does the Range Top version run on the same 1 lb propane cylinder?

Yes — it uses the same 1 lb Coleman-style cylinder as the standard 17-inch. Both the griddle and the side burner run from the same propane source. You can also connect to a 20 lb tank with an adapter hose for extended cooking.

Is this model good for camping?

Yes — it’s designed for exactly that use case. Propane-only operation, compact tabletop form factor, and the side burner covers camp cooking tasks (boiling water, heating soup) that a flat-top-only model can’t handle.