The Best Cast Iron Griddles of 2023

You know those purchases you feel obligated to tell your friends about? The ones that are so good you feel guilty keeping it to yourself? Well, this is one of those must-have items.

The oven-safe Lodge Cast Iron Double Play Reversible Grill and Griddle is one of a kind. It makes you want to cook every meal at home—or cook every meal over a campfire. With its reversible design, a griddle on one side and grill on another, it can cook pancakes to hamburgers and everything in between.

It also has unparalleled heat retention and is built to last for decades of delicious cooking. While this griddle does come preseasoned with 1% natural vegetable oil, it’ll benefit from additional seasoning and regular maintenance.

While there are many cast-iron griddles on the market today, not all of them are built to do it all. Nor are all of them built to last. The Backcountry Iron Reversible Griddle and Grill is a superior choice for a number of reasons.

The Backcountry Iron reversible grill/griddle has a smooth finish, and it’s great for using on your stove, oven, grill, and even campfire. It comes preseasoned for an incredible non-stick cooking surface, retains heat well, and is extremely versatile.

Cooking a pancake breakfast for all of your friends over a campfire? Or simply making a panini at home for yourself? This cast iron griddle will cook everything perfectly.

And it’ll give your food all the flavor it deserves. We’re fond of the grease-trap feature, which you don’t find on a lot of the griddles out there.

Do you enjoy food better when your feet are in the grass? Do you prefer the serene noises of nature as your dining soundtrack? If you’re an outdoorsy person and book quite a few camping trips each year, we’ve got the perfect griddle for you.

The Camp Chef Reversible Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Griddle is the ideal choice for lovers of the simpler things: nature and a good meal. Its straightforward, durable design makes it great for most tasks, though it works best with Camp Chef’s specialized outdoor stoves. It also comes preseasoned, is extremely easy to use, takes just seconds to clean, and provides even heat distribution.

Le Creuset made some inspired choices when designing their beloved cast-iron grill. Its simple square form is beautiful to look at it and available in a dozen different colors. It’s also coated in a porcelain enamel that prevents sticking.

The Le Creuset Signature Square Grill comes preseasoned and is ready for use straight away. Its unparalleled heat retention and even heat distribution make it ideal for steaks, hamburgers, shrimp, or grilled vegetables. Plus, the ribbed grill design will create picturesque sear lines on all of your dishes, making you feel like a professional chef at home.

While simple hand washing and drying is recommended, the Le Creuset Signature Square Grill is considered dishwasher safe, unlike its competitors.

The Viking Culinary Reversible Grill and Griddle is not a flashy piece of cookware, but that may be the best thing about it. It’s bold, functional, and built to last.

With both a flat side and a grooved grill-pan side, this cast-iron griddle is exemplary for all of your cooking needs. From pancakes in the morning to steaks at night, this reversible cast iron will effortlessly become your favorite piece of cookware in no time.

With its natural heat retention, the Reversible Grill and Griddle can handle temps up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Give it a go on your electric or gas stove, in your oven, on your grill, and even over your campfire.

The griddle comes preseasoned and ready for immediate use. But with proper care and regular seasoning, the company guarantees it’ll last you for decades to come.