Blackstone 28" XL Griddle Rangetop Combo Review (2026): Griddle Meets Full Kitchen

The Blackstone 28” XL Griddle Rangetop Combo combines a full 28-inch flat-top griddle with rangetop burners: open-grate burners where you can set a pot or pan directly over a propane flame, just like a kitchen range. The result is a single outdoor cooking station that can simultaneously griddle smash burgers on the flat-top, boil pasta on the rangetop, and keep a sauce warm on another burner. If you’ve wanted a complete outdoor kitchen in one unit without building a custom setup, this is what Blackstone designed it for.

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At a Glance

Spec	Value
Griddle surface	28 inches
Rangetop	Open-grate burners for pots and pans
Storage	Built-in cabinet
Tool organization	Magnetic toolbars on dual side shelves
Wind protection	Heat/wind guards
Fuel	Propane
Price	$999 (regularly $1,199)
Best for	Outdoor cooks who want griddle + stovetop capability in one unit

Pros

• Full 28-inch flat-top griddle, substantial cooking area for 4-6 people
• Rangetop burners let you boil, simmer, and sauté over an open propane flame
• Built-in cabinet keeps propane tank and accessories enclosed and organized
• Magnetic toolbars on both side shelves keep spatulas and tools at arm’s reach
• Heat/wind guards improve temperature consistency in outdoor conditions
• One propane connection powers all cooking zones

Cons

• $999 price point is significantly more than a standalone 28” Blackstone
• Larger footprint than a standard griddle, suited for semi-permanent placement
• Full spec sheet (BTU, sq in) not published on Blackstone’s product page
• Availability has been limited and periodically backordered

Who Should Buy This

Buy it if: You cook outdoors regularly and want to go beyond flat-top cooking (boiling crawfish, making a sauce, heating a soup) while the griddle handles everything else at the same time. The cabinet storage, magnetic tool organization, and wind guards make this a complete outdoor kitchen station rather than just a griddle with a bolt-on accessory burner.

Skip it if: You mainly want a flat-top griddle and the rangetop is an afterthought. A standard Blackstone 28” or 36” gives you more griddle-focused value for considerably less money. The Rangetop Combo earns its price when you genuinely use both cooking modes.

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What Makes a Rangetop Different from a Side Burner

A rangetop is a different thing from the single side burner you’ll find as an add-on accessory on other griddles. A single side burner is one high-BTU flame on the edge of the unit, good for one pot at a time. A rangetop is a dedicated cooking zone with multiple open-grate burners arranged like a kitchen stove, letting you manage several pots simultaneously at different heat levels.

In practice: boil a large pot on one burner, simmer a sauce on another, keep a soup warm on a third, while the 28-inch griddle runs smash burgers and onions at the same time. That full simultaneous setup is what this unit is built for. From Blackstone’s own description: “Cook all your favorites with the added option to boil water for noodles or make soup or sauces.”

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Cabinet Storage and Tool Organization

Two details that separate this from standard griddle setups:

The built-in cabinet stores the propane tank inside the unit rather than hanging off the side on an external hose. Cleaner setup, tank stays stable, and the regulator cord stays out of the way. The cabinet also holds accessories and tools.

Magnetic toolbars on the dual side shelves keep spatulas, tongs, and scrapers organized and immediately accessible at the cooking surface. With a griddle and a rangetop running simultaneously, having tools where you can grab them without looking matters.

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How It Compares

• vs. Blackstone 28” standard: Pure griddle, significantly cheaper, no rangetop or cabinet. 28” review →
• vs. Blackstone 36” with Air Fryer (1868): Larger griddle surface, air frying instead of rangetop cooking, no cabinet storage. 1868 review →
• vs. Blackstone 36” standard: More griddle surface, no rangetop or cabinet. Right choice if flat-top cooking is your only need. 36” review →

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Our Verdict

The Blackstone 28” XL Griddle Rangetop Combo is a premium outdoor cooking station for cooks who want genuine stovetop cooking alongside their flat-top. Not a single side burner, but a full rangetop zone with open grates for pots and pans. The cabinet storage, magnetic tool organization, and wind guards are thoughtful additions that round out a well-designed package. Availability has been limited and the price is high, but for the cook who wants an outdoor kitchen rather than just a griddle, this is the Blackstone unit that delivers it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a rangetop and a side burner?

A rangetop is a full open-grate cooking zone with multiple propane burners where you set pots and pans directly over the flame, like a kitchen range, outdoors. A side burner is a single high-BTU burner on the edge of a griddle unit. The rangetop lets you manage multiple pots at different temperatures simultaneously; a side burner handles one pot at a time.

Can you use the griddle and rangetop at the same time on the Blackstone 28” XL?

Yes. Both zones run on propane from the same tank and operate independently. You can run the 28-inch flat-top at searing temperature while simmering on the rangetop simultaneously.

Does the Blackstone 28” XL Rangetop Combo have cabinet storage?

Yes. A built-in cabinet underneath the cooking surface stores the propane tank inside the unit, keeping the setup clean and the tank stable. It also stores accessories and tools.

Where can you buy the Blackstone 28” XL Griddle Rangetop Combo?

It’s available directly from Blackstone at blackstoneproducts.com. It has been in high demand and periodically backordered, so check current availability at the link above.