The best charcoal grills of 2021 By Jeanine Skowronski of Mediafeed | Why buy a charcoal grill? There are lots of reasons to buy a charcoal grill instead of a gas grill. Many people prefer the smoky flavor of charcoal-grilled meats (and veggies). Some people like the traditionally lower price point associated with popular kettles and others actually find them easier to clean than their gas counterparts. (After all, you generally just have to dump some ashes.) But Max Good, director of product reviews for barbecue and grilling site AmazingRibs.com, says the main reason to seriously co...