Weber Slate 36" Rust-Resistant Griddle with Flip-Up Side Table
The tested 36, and the deepest Slate record — 756 sq in and 48,000 BTU on the same case-hardened cooktop, 5 years excluding rust. 4.7★ across 532 on Weber's own site, where the first critical reviews we read are mostly freight damage and customer service rather than the griddle
Sold in 4 sizes on this listing: 22 in, 28 in, 30 in, 36 in — this page is the 36 in with Flip-Up Side Table. Check the size before you add to cart.
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Sold and shipped by Amazon · 30-day refund / replacement · read 2026-10-30
Specs
| Model | 1500216 |
| Size | 36 in |
| Burners | 4 |
| BTU | 48,000 |
| Cooking area | 756 sq in |
| Cooktop | Case-hardened carbon steel, pre-seasoned, no coating |
| Hood | Hinged hard cover |
| Warranty | 5 years, by part |
| Cooktop warranty | 5 years (excluding rust) |
| Rust on the cooktop | Excluded; surface rust is "normal wear and tear" |
| Warp | Guide warns cold water or cold food may warp it; not in the warranty terms |
| Cart and body | Cookbox and hard cover 5 years no rust-through; remaining parts 2 years in the guide, 5 on the web page |
| Owner rating | 4.7★ / 532 |
| Sold on Amazon by | Amazon.com |
| Weight | 198 lb |
Pros
- The deepest Slate base we read, and a 4% one- and two-star share on Weber's own histogram
- WIRED and AmazingRibs tested this cooktop size; AmazingRibs gave it a Platinum Medal
- Room for a crowd: 756 sq in across four burners
- A digital thermometer shows the cooktop temperature, though AmazingRibs caught it reading low
Cons
- The same rust and salt-air lines as the 30: 5 years excluding rust, and the warranty lapses for damage from salt air and chlorine sources
- Owners report freight damage and slow part-by-part fixes on a griddle this heavy
- One owner's display fogged within two days; another sees spots on the surface at about two months
- AmazingRibs read the display about 40°F low at 300 to 400°F, so check it against an infrared thermometer
Freight damage and slow fixes more than the griddle. Owners describe dented lids and fireboxes on arrival and being sent parts to swap themselves; one reports an igniter that needs repeated tries even after a new manifold.
Of the 22 one- and two-star reviews on Weber's page (read 2026-10-30), the first three of each: 3 damaged on arrival, 1 order never delivered, 1 igniter, 1 fuel-flow drop and surface spots. Weber's histogram puts 22 of 532 reviews at one or two stars. · critical reviews read 2026-10-30
“The construction seems to be solid, easy to move around and nice finish. My only issue and reason for a 4 star is within 2 days, the electronic temperature gauge on the front of the unit was full of condensation”— Weber owner, Weber · Verified owner
Pro review “provides a broad cooking surface, an easier seasoning process, and the best array of features to build out a flat-top grill into a true workstation”Best Griddle for Value and Features, the 36-inch at $1,049 at the time: this Flip-Up model by price. Korfhage assembled and cooked on it; WIRED keeps the Flatrock ahead on evenness.— Matthew Korfhage, WIRED
FAQ
Who is the Weber Slate 36" Rust-Resistant Griddle with Flip-Up Side Table for?
You feed a crowd every weekend and want the 36-inch the testers actually cooked on. The cheaper open-cart 36 shares the cooktop and carries far fewer reviews.
What do owners say about the Weber Slate 36" Rust-Resistant Griddle with Flip-Up Side Table?
4.7★ across 532 owner ratings (Weber, read 2026-10-30). What owners complain about: Freight damage and slow fixes more than the griddle. Owners describe dented lids and fireboxes on arrival and being sent parts to swap themselves; one reports an igniter that needs repeated tries even after a new manifold.
Who sells the Weber Slate 36" Rust-Resistant Griddle with Flip-Up Side Table 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: 30-day refund / replacement. Sellers and return terms can change, so check both on the listing before you buy.
What is the warranty on the Weber Slate 36" Rust-Resistant Griddle with Flip-Up Side Table?
5 years, by part
Record
- — Price read 2026-11-05 from the live Amazon offer (Creators API): $999, on sale (17% off, "Limited time deal") against a list of $1,199; was $1,049. Stock at the read: Only 8 left in stock. Published at read time per the 2026-09-15 rule.
- — Added in the flat-top griddle showdown: $1,049, 4.7 across 532 reviews on Weber's site, sold by Amazon.com.
Warranty — and what changes if you buy it on Amazon
5 years, by part · you are buying this on Amazon
Read it yourself: Weber 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: 2026-11-05. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.