Blackstone 1813 22" Tabletop Griddle with Hood
The tabletop with the deep record and a hood — Two burners, a stainless front plate and an integrated hood, 4.7★ across 2,832 on Amazon. Owners call it heavy for a portable, and the newest critical reviews are about burners that will not light
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Sold and shipped by Amazon · Non-returnable · read 2026-10-30
Specs
| Model | 1813 |
| Size | 22 in |
| Burners | 2 |
| BTU | Not printed for this model (21,000 to 24,000 on sibling pages) |
| Cooking area | 361 sq in |
| Cooktop | Steel griddle top, seasoned by you |
| Hood | Integrated hood |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Cooktop warranty | 1 year, all parts |
| Rust on the cooktop | Documents differ: no line on the live page; the 2024 2322 manual excludes "Corrosion/ rust" |
| Warp | Not named on the warranty page |
| Cart and body | 1 year, same term as everything else |
| Owner rating | 4.7★ / 2,832 |
| Sold on Amazon by | Amazon.com |
| Weight | 38 lb |
| Bottle at High | About 55 to 63 min (our arithmetic) |
| Fuel path | 1 lb bottle; the v10 manual has no 20 lb text |
| Surface rule | Heat-resistant and flame-resistant surface |
| Lid rule | Hood closed no more than 10 minutes |
Pros
- An integrated hood over the plate between cooks
- A deep base, 84% five-star
- Two zones on a small plate, so one side can hold
- Sold and shipped by Amazon.com
Cons
- Four of the ten newest critical reviews are igniters, gas that will not flow, or a valve that one owner says would not shut the burner off
- One owner measured 500° at the lowest setting after 7 minutes, so eggs are a fight
- One owner reports the surface bowing up in the middle
- Heavy and bulky for camping: one owner wishes they had bought the 17 in
Burners that will not light or stay controllable. Owners also report heat they cannot turn down, rust and bulk.
Of the 10 newest of 122 written critical reviews (read 2026-10-30): 4 igniter, gas flow or valve, 2 heat control, 2 size and weight, 1 rust by hearsay, 1 general. The histogram puts 4% of 2,832 ratings at one or two stars. · critical reviews read 2026-10-30
“Really well made. The cast iron was super easy to season, and the burners heat up quickly. The unit is really heavy so it’s harder to travel with”— S., Amazon · Verified owner
FAQ
Who is the Blackstone 1813 22" Tabletop Griddle with Hood for?
You cook for two to four on a patio table or a tailgate and want a hood over the plate. At 38 pounds it travels by car, not by hand.
What do owners say about the Blackstone 1813 22" Tabletop Griddle with Hood?
4.7★ across 2,832 owner ratings (Amazon, read 2026-10-30). What owners complain about: Burners that will not light or stay controllable. Owners also report heat they cannot turn down, rust and bulk.
Who sells the Blackstone 1813 22" Tabletop Griddle with Hood on Amazon, and can it be returned?
Sold and shipped by Amazon, when we read the listing on 2026-10-30. Amazon's returns line read: Non-returnable. Sellers and return terms can change, so check both on the listing before you buy.
What is the warranty on the Blackstone 1813 22" Tabletop Griddle with Hood?
1 year
Does the Blackstone 1813 22" Tabletop Griddle with Hood warranty still apply if I buy it on Amazon?
Blackstone answers that in its own warranty document, which we read on 2026-10-30: The full manufacturer warranty is not valid for griddles purchased from unlicensed, third-party resellers We quote the maker rather than deciding your case — read the document before you buy if the warranty is why you are buying.
Record
- — Added in the flat-top griddle showdown: $219, 4.7 across 2,832, sold by Amazon.com.
Warranty — and what changes if you buy it on Amazon
1 year · you are buying this on Amazon
The full manufacturer warranty is not valid for griddles purchased from unlicensed, third-party resellers
Blackstone’s own warranty document · read
Read it yourself: Blackstone warranty document · we read it . Terms change without announcement, so treat this as a dated snapshot. How warranty works by buy path →
✓ Safety: no active recall — No active CPSC recall found (checked 2026-10-30)
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Data last verified: 2026-10-30. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.