Z GRILLS is the industry leader and originator of the wood pellet grill! We have been producing grills for more than 30 years. Our products are rated as "2019 best grills" on Forbes' official website! We provide a world-class culinary experience in our customers through our innovative 8-1 grill, providing the ability to grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise & BBQ!
Z Grills (zgrills.com) has 747 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5.
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Ontario, California
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2026
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DO NOT BUY. I have had the grill for about 2 months and it has yet to work. CS keeps sending me parts to replace. I have essentially built their grill for them with nothing to show for it. I bought the 450B in May of 2024 and it worked great, there was one issue but it was immediately resolved by CS. I ended up selling that grill and upgrading to the 700c2e in November and it has yet to work. I did get a CS agent on phone and she was super sweet and helpful. My wife told me the buy 1 get 10 free was to good to be true and so far it has been. I just want to smoke some meats.
Also, the reply I got on this review does not even make sense.
Response from Z GrillsDec 12, 2024
Hi Michael,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and I’m glad to hear that you’re enjoying the quality and cooking features of the grill. I completely understand your disappointment with receiving a smaller size than expected, and I apologize for the confusion around the promotion and tracking issues.
We always aim to make sure our customers are satisfied with their orders, so I’m sorry for the inconvenience caused by the missing cover and the unexpected grill size. We will discuss this issue within our team and strive to provide you with more satisfactory service in the future.
Thank you for your valuable feedback, and I appreciate your understanding.
Best regards,
Z Grills team
GA
Gary
It’s been 2 weeks and they still refuse…
It’s been 2 weeks and they still refuse to ship the grill. No one there knows anything and I am days away from canceling my order.
It may be the best grill ever but I wouldn’t know bc they won’t ship it
Response from Z GrillsDec 12, 2024
Hi Gary,
I’m really sorry to hear about the continued delays and the frustration you’re experiencing with your order. I completely understand how upsetting this must be, especially after waiting for so long. This is not the experience we want for our customers, and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Please DM me your order details, and I’ll personally look into this issue and ensure your grill is shipped as soon as possible. We truly value your business, and I’ll do everything I can to resolve this quickly for you.
Thank you for your patience, and I hope we can make things right.
Best regards,
Z Grills team
MN
Mr. Not H.
24 days and counting! Packages are still at their Warehouse!
Ordered grill on a Sunday. Novemeber 17th to be exact. Ordered it on said day to help insure that I would have the grill by November 27th. 10 days felt adequate to insure I'd have it in time for Thanksgiving. NOPE! They didn't bother sending it until the 27th! Yeah, they waited 10 days before giving it to FedEX. Guess who still has never gotten his grill? ^^^^ THIS GUY^^^^ Cause guess what? It was shipped From Ontario CA, US to Edison NJ, US only to be shipped back to Ontario CA, US. Mean while a new package label was printed on 12-3-24. 17 days after purchase date, only for it to now to be 12-10-24 and both new packages are STILL in their Ontario CA, US. warehouse!?! Yeah another 7 days!!! I've called and left numerous messages on the 3 phone lines I've been able to find. Only to be ignored and not responded to. I've tried using their chat bot thing on their webpage.... NOTHING! I'm currently on day 24 and have no resolve what so ever! Cant' wait to get me new replacement grill in another 5 years! Perhaps, I'll get the 1st one by 2025 and that's not even a joke! Thanksgiving was not what I had hoped for. The weekend after was not neither cause I had plans on using it then! At this point I'm not holding my breath on being able to use it for Christmas for crying out loud. So disappointed!!!
Response from Z GrillsDec 11, 2024
Hi,
Thank you for your patience, and I’m really sorry to hear that you still haven't received your grill. I can completely understand your frustration, especially given that you ordered it well in advance for Thanksgiving.
It seems that there have been some unexpected delays with the shipping and fulfillment process. I’ve already escalated your case internally, and I’ll ensure that our team investigates this matter immediately.
We’ll work to resolve this as quickly as possible and make sure the grill reaches you. Please allow me a bit of time to follow up and I’ll keep you updated on the status.
Again, I apologize for the inconvenience, and I appreciate your understanding. If you have any further questions or need additional help, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best regards
zgrills team
JW
Josh W.
Save up your money and go with a…
Save up your money and go with a company who has customer service that will actually respond to their customers issues. My grill constantly gets the HeR error code on it and is unusable....I had Kimmy initially respond to my email request to have this resolved and I responded back to her email with all the information and photo she requested.....it's now October 24th and I haven't been able to get in touch with anyone via phone, email, or online chat.....I would really just like to be able to use the $400 grill I purchased.
I suppose at this point I'll just have to take the loss and take the big metal porch ornament and scrap it and move on.
Response from Z GrillsOct 25, 2024
Hi,Josh
We have already sent you an email, and the replacement temperature probe has been shipped. The email contains the detailed tracking number. If you haven't received the email, please let us know, and we will resend it. If you encounter any issues during use, feel free to contact us. Wishing you a great day!
Best regards
Zgrills team
BT
Brendon T.
Grill doesn't work -- and it seems like customer service does not work either.
I ordered a Blind Box and at first all was good -- I put in the order on a Thursday night and the grill was at my front door Monday morning. Assembly was quick and easy and the product appeared well designed and well built from good materials.
Then I tried to use it... When I start up the grill it works fine for five to ten minutes and the temperature probe reads the grill temp properly. Then I get an "Er 1" message on the temperature display and we're done. I tried all the trouble shooting steps and could not solve the problem.
So I emailed the company, but got no response.
So I emailed the company a second time, but got no response.
So I emailed the company a third time - but this time I threatend to have my credit card company dispute the charge, to throw away the grill, and to start posting reviews capturing my experience. This finally prompted a response promising to send me a new temperature probe. Its been several days now, and no new temperature probe has arrived and, despite my direct request, Z Grills has not updated me with an estimated time of arrival.
This may well be a great grill, but for the last few weeks its just been a large metal paperweight taking up space on my deck to no purpose.
I very much regret taking a chance on Z Grills -- I can't help but feel that if I'd gone with a pricier grill from a better known company, I would have gotten better customer service and a product that worked out of the box.
Honestly, if I do ever receive the temperature probe and get this thing working, I'm likely to just give it away and bite the bullet on buying a better product from a more dependable company -- I just have the feeling that maintaining this grill over the next few years is going to be more work then it will be worth.
Response from Z GrillsOct 22, 2024
Dear Brendon,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I sincerely apologize for the issues you've encountered while using Z Grills. We value every customer's feedback, and I'm sorry for the trouble you’ve faced during your use of our product.
First, I want to apologize for the lack of timely responses when you reached out to customer service. We strive to ensure that every customer’s concerns are addressed, but clearly, we did not meet that standard this time.
Regarding the "Er 1" error code you mentioned, this is typically caused by a faulty temperature probe. We have arranged for a replacement probe to be sent to you and will ensure it arrives as soon as possible. We will closely monitor this progress and notify you promptly with any updates.
I understand that this period may have been disappointing for you, but we sincerely hope to provide you with a smooth usage experience. Please bear with us a little longer, and we will ensure you can use your grill without any issues.
If you have any other questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reply to this email, and we will be happy to help.
Thank you again for your understanding and support.
Best regards,
Z Grills Team
BG
Boris G.
I recently purchased a grill through…
I recently purchased a grill through the NEW! BLIND BOX GEN 3 program, paying an extra $9.99 for what was advertised as a high-value item. The program promised one of six Z Grills pellet grills valued between $529 and $819. However, the model I received was listed at only $449 on their website, and I found the same model for $375 at Home Depot, which was disappointing.
The issues didn't stop there. After assembling the grill, I noticed a dented leg and a faulty hot rod, rendering the grill unusable. Since customer service was unavailable over the weekend, I had to wait until Monday to address the problem. They promised to send a replacement ignitor and instructed me to install it using YouTube videos for guidance. I have yet to receive the ignitor. I ended up purchasing the ignitor on Amazon and installing it myself—a challenging task requiring tools that were not provided.
I shared my frustrations with a customer service representative, who said she would escalate my concerns to management, but I haven't heard back. This experience has left me with buyer's remorse—not because of the product itself, which I haven't used—but due to the company's misleading claims and poor support. Despite what their advertising suggests, they do not offer a price match or a return policy. I wish they were more transparent about these issues instead of promising deals and warranties.
As a small consolation, they offered me a free cast iron pan to use while I waited for the part, which was a nice gesture but didn't compensate for the overall frustration.
Once I get the grill working, I'm tempted to do YouTube reviews as well. I hope all the hassle I've gone through will be worth it when it comes to cooking and smoking.
I tried to leave a review on the website, but if the review is unfavorable to the company, they do not let you publish it. Very bad business.
Response from Z GrillsOct 18, 2024
Dear Boris,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with the BLIND BOX GEN 3 program. First and foremost, we are truly sorry for the frustration and inconvenience this situation has caused. It is clear that your experience did not meet the expectations we set, and we sincerely apologize for that.
Regarding the pricing discrepancy you mentioned, we are reviewing our promotional communication to ensure more transparency moving forward. We understand how disappointing it must be to receive a product that didn’t align with your anticipated value, and we’re committed to making sure this is addressed for future customers.
We are also deeply sorry about the damage to your grill and the issues with the hot rod. It’s unfortunate that you had to wait over the weekend to resolve this, and we regret the delays you experienced with receiving the replacement part.
However, we noticed that you haven't replied to our previous email inquiring about the details of your product issue. Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly if you need further assistance.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Best regards,
Z Grills Team
PG
Paul G.
I’ve had my smoker for 10 days
I’ve had my smoker for 10 days. Still NO smoke.
Z Grill won’t answer my call or answer email.
Getting ready for war.
Response from Z GrillsOct 10, 2024
Hi,Paul.We are terribly sorry that you had issues when reaching out to our customer service. We hope you got the help you needed but if you didn't, we kindly request that you provide us with your contact information so that we can investigate the matter further. We ask for your patience during this period of heightened activity. We appreciate your understanding and are committed to assisting you as promptly as possible.
Warm regards,
Z Grills Service Team
GS
Gustavo S.
Terrible customer service with bribery
Terrible customer service. Spent $700 on a grill that was sent with a cover. In 5 months the cover ripped. Contacted customer service and in the email exchanges (which I have proof of) told me to spend $70 on a new cover because the gift one is not as good as what they sell.
After I insisted in them sending me one, they offered me a nee cover in exchange for a good review on this site.
The process of giving gifts for 5-srar reviews has ruined the customer review base in many platforms.
I just went and bought a cheaper version on Amazon that actually fits.
Response from Z GrillsOct 10, 2024
Hi Gustavo.Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced, especially regarding our customer service and the grill cover not meeting your expectations. We understand that every accessory is crucial to the overall experience, and we regret not resolving the issue properly during our initial communication.
Regarding your mention of offering a replacement in exchange for a positive review, this is absolutely not something our company supports. We strictly adhere to fair and unbiased review policies. We will investigate this matter to ensure that such situations do not happen again.
Warm regards,
Z Grills Service Team