It’s official: summer has arrived, and the thought of lounging in the sun with a piña colada in hand is irresistible. I live in a top-floor walk-up where grilling isn’t an option due to the size, but thanks to Weber’s Q 2800N+ portable grill, my tiny patio has been transformed into a lean, mean grilling machine.

Weber has seriously created the perfect companion for apartment dwellers, campers, and tailgaters.

It was extremely easy to set up, even stylish (I chose light blue). More importantly, I had no problems carrying it up the stairs. It can easily sit on a collapsable side table, but I opted for the grill plus stand combo to make it easy to roll around out of the guest’s way.

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The portable size does not mean the performance suffers; in fact, it was so impressive that I’d recommend this to home dwellers who want to keep their patio space pristine without a grill centerstage. It’s easy to tuck away out of sight, out of mind.

Oh, and don’t forget your grilling utensils and scrubbing brush to make that summer life easier.

The grill has two burners that allow you to adjust the heat from 250 to 700 Fahrenheit for all your roasting or baking needs. It can sear with all the grill marks one dreams about, resulting in a picture-perfect, mouth-watering burger. With five great selections of colors to choose from, this product offers a variety of options to suit any style.

The high-dome lid makes it easy to accommodate small birds and other large foods that require ample space to cook properly. There was also plenty of room to spread 12 burgers across the grill.

The porcelain-enameled cast-iron grates retained heat exceptionally well, allowing for dynamic searing that made the flavors pop. It was a chef’s kiss and a major upgrade from my George Foreman.

Propane is sold separately but is easy to connect once on hand. You can purchase the additional griddle insert to whip up eggs, shrimp, veggies, and more.

Fall will be here before we know it, and you don’t want to miss out on the best summer foods only grills can provide.

I invited my colleagues to test the grill themselves for their honest feedback. We found it to surpass our expectations. Its portable design didn’t compromise performance. We highly recommend this to anyone searching for a top-quality gas grill because it does it all.