Customer Reviews for Weber Summit Kamado S6 Charcoal Grill Center Grill in Black

We've had ours for a few years. The major problem is the ignitor. If you're grilling steaks, burgers etc, the ignitor is useless. The flame does not reach the charcoal in the high position. I bought a chimmy for regular grilling. I feel this should be addressed. Other then that, this grill is fabulous!

Love this grill, it's sooo Weber. It's well thought out. Weber has taken the Performer and put it on steroids. They added double wall air Insulation, stainless gasket lid insulation, rapid fire vent system, super beefy stainless grilling & charcoal grates, visual indicators for bottom vent settings, a port & cover for automatic temp controller, increased the cooking grate to 24", heavy duty hinged lid, a drawer, copious amount of storage underneath and a large stainless steel work space. This is the ultimate grill / kamado, it has it all. It comes with everything you would need. It's ready for low & slow, searing and indirect right out of the box. I've used ceramic cookers and this to me is more user friendly. The air insulation is incredibly efficient at maintaining temps during cold & wind additionally its lighter and can adjust much quicker temperature overshoots. If you are on the fence pull the trigger, you won't be disappointed.

I debated long & hard before making this purchase. I already a grill that I enjoyed using but I was limited with the types of cooks I could perform with it. I thought about getting a pellet grill for it’s ease of use. I also thought about getting a ceramic Kamado style grill for their flexibility. I watched countless videos on YouTube with many people discussing the pros & cons of each cooker. Money was a factor as well. I wanted to get the best “bang for my buck.” I wanted to get a grilled that would grow with me and offer various ways of cooking great dishes. I needed something that offered various accessories to make even mundane cooks exciting and easy. After a 2 year search (yes, 2 years) I settled on the Weber Summit Kamado. It is everything I hoped it would be and I could not be happier! This thing is a double steel-walled tank that locks in your desired temperature like a kitchen oven. While I know I would enjoy the ease of use of a pellet grill, I’m an old-school wood & coals guy. I can purchase a pellet grill sometime in the future if I want to. I decided against a ceramic Kamado style grill because of the sheer weight of these cookers. I’m no longer a young man (but I have some juice left in the tank!) Ceramic can crack (it’s hard to do but it can be done) and that would ruin the grill. All these factors directed me to the Weber Summit. Although it wasn’t cheap, I am content that I got what I paid for. Looking forward for all the cool & fun cooks that lie ahead for me with this wonderful grill! Bravo Weber and thank you!!!

A little bit of charcoal, lump coal or wood goes a long way

It’s a one-stop shop! No need for all the extra equipment to smoke, grill, slow-cook, etc. the diffuser plate makes so much possible with minimal effort.

every time bbq is a fun and relaxed experience and every time ot save my family hundreds to going out to bbq smoke house. I think we already get 1/2 of price back by bbq at home.

I’ve had the grill for almost six weeks now. I’m blown away by the heat retention. It holds it almost too well. I say that because if you plan on putting the cover on it you might be up late waiting for it to cool off. It cooks everything leaps and bounds better than my other two grills (Master Touch and Spirit E310). Smoking anything becomes so simple it’s like you’re cheating. After smoking a pork shoulder I cut the airflow and the next day I can use the propane ignition to grill another meal at high heat. So far I’ve made my best ribs…twice. I made my best brisket. My best pork shoulder (my specialty) and I’ve been so inspired by the grills quality and beauty that I’ve been making better meals overall. The prep table is so much better than I was expecting as well. Typically the side tables on grills are two small to do anything with. This table is substantial enough for just about anything you’d ever need it for. I highly recommend this grill to anyone who can justify the price. For us this was a necessity because we grill 200+ times per year, mostly with charcoal. It’s a pricey bbq but it’s worth every penny. Assembly was much easier than I was expecting as well. It took two of us to put it together in about 45 minutes really taking our time to do it right. I expect it to outlast all of its warranties especially if I take care of it. Two of my friends are in talks of getting this bbq after experiencing this thing in person.

Excellent charcoal grill !! The food taste better with charcoal grill ..the best

It can do anything that the Weber Kettles do and more. The hinged, spring loaded lid makes for easy and quick access to check and work on the cook. The mesh drawer could have been designed to slide easier but aside from that I have no complaints.

Im not a person that takes the time to write a review on a product. But for this i will make an exception. I purchased the weber summit S6 recently. Putting it together and following the instructions only took 1hr 45 min or so with help. First impression was this is well built, very easy to maneuver and feels very sturdy. All the pieces went together easily. I have small amount of bbq experience. Just a backyard cooker who enjoys hanging out with family and friends over some good meals. My first cook on the weber summit was a pork butt. The S6 held perfect temperature thru out the day and i didn't have to babysit the bbq (as in other cookers i had) That was nice feeling. Set it and forget it. The summit used minimal amount of charcoal burning about half of what i put in. The second cook i did 4 racks of spare ribs. They fit perfectly across the cooking grate. I didn't notice any hot spots whie cooking so i didn't have to shift any of the ribs to different locations. Again it held the temp perfectly. The pork butt and the ribs came out amazing. I really enjoyed using the summit for the short time ive owned it. Very happy with my purchase. I was hesitant about getting a kamado type grill because they require lots of cleaning up after a cook and vacuuming out the ash. But the summit with its ash sweep and dumping out the ash bucket this is a home run. So simple and no vacuuming. Now i look forward to many more cooks and no hassle afterwards of cleaning. Thank you Weber for making such a great product. I definitely recommend this grill. Summit S6 with cart hands down best grill ive ever owned. Brian from NJ.

It doesn’t get better than this! I do wish it had storage for the diffuser plate like the original.

Does everything I want it to do. I couldn’t think of anyway to make this a better grill.

Easy assembly and ready for small to large bbq meals for four season operation in harsh envirronment.

Love it takes time to build but worth the time last long time

After getting the Summit Kamado S6 I was able to get rid of both a propane grill and a pellet smoker. No comparison!!

This is the finest grill I've owned. It is my temple. It is still new to me but I look forward to many, many grilling sessions on it.

I started out with buying the E6 and fell in love. I was using a performer deluxe on the side as a superb duo. However, I couldn’t shake the thought that I could form the perfect pair of grills for the ultimate grilling/smoking experience. Knowing that the E6 was a beast, the extras were nothing but an enhancement to the already superior E6. The S6 just makes things that more convenient. No more buying carts or tables I can do it all on the S6. The design is gorgeous and the performance unmatched. I have smoked briskets for 20hrs and still had about 45% of the fuel left. The snap-jet ignition has me cooking in less than 12min and I absolutely love it! Searing temperatures can easily reach 500°F and if you’re that person that wants it as hot as possible it will definitely go higher with minimal effort. The rapid fire assist is unique and has your temps rising in no time! I also take full advantage of the gbs grate and make pizzas, roasted chickens, stir fry, and butter baste my steaks with the griddle. I’m glad Weber decided to perfect their kamado lineup and I’m sure they can only get better. Worth every penny definitely recommend! Do yourself a favor and just buy it already!

Je l’adore!! C’est toute qu’une machine de guerre. L’allumage du charbon avec le propane est un must. C’est un jeu d’enfant d’allumer le bbq maintenant. J’ai remarqué que le thermomètre faisait de la bué parfois au centre du cadean. Cela n’est jamais arrivé avec mon weber kettle. Le tiroir coince toujours. C’est décevant pour le prix. Je me serais attendu à quelque chose de plus premium comme tiroir étant donné qu’il s’agit du plus gros modèle Summit kamado.

Everything you could want in a grill/smoker. Easy to use and does everything well

Je l’ai selement reçu depuis un mois et c’est déjà mon meilleur amis

J ai mon summit S6 depuis 1 mois. J aurais donc du acheter ça avant !!! Avoir à choisir une seule machine à avoir sur mon patio. Se serais le Summit sans hésitation!!!!

I am very happy with my purchase of this grill. It is so much more than just a grill and everything that I cook on it comes out great. I am enjoying experimenting with direct vs. indirect cooking methods. My only complaint is with the assembly. The guys didn’t take their time and I noticed later that a screw is missing and another went in crooked.

I really like how easy it’s is to hold temps for a long cook. I do feel some parts of the unit are cheap. ie: wheels , metal storage rack and now charcoal storage like my performer.

"A Weber Kamado kettle? Are you serious?" This was my thought after I decided that my love for grilling justified a major monetary expenditure. And, yes, this thing will cost, but doesn't love always cost is some ways? It is simply brilliant. I holds Temps like a boss and it reaches astronomical temps in a heartbeat. Plus, it is just plain fun. It's like a jeep. You can add all kinds of ingenious accessories (I have the wok, the pizza stone, the searing rack, and that electronic grilling center) and your grill buds will get a serious case of grill envy. It is big, but the more of it there is the more there is to love. Here are some pics of what we have done sp.far

The only thing I would change is adding some way to raise and lower the coals after theyve been lit so you can switch from lower to higher heat safely.

I did a lot of research before purchasing this grill. I compared it to Kamado Joe, Big Green Egg and various other Kamado style cookers. My biggest hesitation was the cost and not being able to see the grill before purchasing (at the time no one in my area carried one in stock). I was able to finally put hands on one and purchased it immediately. Various reviews on YouTube do not do it justice. The grill is fantastic! Mine did not have the charcoal bag that was suppose to be included (letter stated it was out of stock at the time), so I called Weber and they two day shipped me one. Customer service was amazing. The grill holds temps like a champ. I’ve used it about a dozen times over the two/three weeks I’ve had it and it has performed perfectly.

Excellent Product, i would recommend, cooks consistent every time.

Long time Weber customer. Replaced my Weber premier kettle. Unit was in great shape after 11 years. Went to a friends camper. The Summit Camado 6 allows me to take my outdoor cooking to another level. Loving the smoker option.

Fantastic grill. I’ve had it for three weeks and it has become my favorite grill. It keeps a constant temp no matter the outside environment and kept delicious meals on the table during the 2021 snow storm here in Texas.

Blown away by the performance of this Kamado. It holds temps for low and slow consistently and for long periods of time. So far I’ve done a couple 14-16 hour cooks, and have found half my charcoal is unused the next day. I recommend this product to anyone with a passion for smoking/grilling, it can’t be beat!