American Outdoor Grill Review: AOG L-Series and T-Series Graded
By Matthew Jackson, BBQ Kitchen Pros · We sell, design and install AOG grills · Prices checked November 4, 2026
Our verdict
American Outdoor Grill (AOG) is a solid, American made gas grill line for buyers who want 304 stainless steel and a lifetime warranty on the burners and housing without paying luxury prices. The 2026 T-Series starts at $2,831.40 and needs no electricity. The L-Series starts at $3,716.10 and adds an infrared rotisserie, hood lights and a 6-color LED light bar. Both come in 24, 30 and 36 inches, built in, on a cart or, at 24 inches, on a post. See every model in our AOG grills collection.
✓Pros: fair prices, a no-power T-Series, rotisserie and lights included on the L-Series, Diamond Sear grids and 2-year coverage on ignition and electronics.
•Cons: 50,000 BTUs at most, tubular rather than cast burners, grids covered for 15 years rather than life, and no size above 36 inches.
Dealer review · American Outdoor Grill · 2026
B+
Our rating
A well-built, American made grill that covers the basics for less. You give up some burner power and warranty length compared with luxury brands.
Build qualityA-
Cooking performanceB+
FeaturesB+
WarrantyB
Ease of installA
ValueA
L-Series and T-Series · 24″, 30″, 36″ · 32,000 to 50,000 BTU · 304 stainless · from $2,831.40
In this review
- Who Makes AOG Grills?
- The 2026 AOG Lineup
- Stainless, Black or White Panels
- Prices by Model and Size
- L-Series vs T-Series Specs
- What Every AOG Grill Has
- What Testers and Owners Say
- AOG Against Other Built-In Grills
- Carts and Post Grills
- Cutouts and Installation
- Warranty
- Which AOG Grill Should You Buy?
- Pros and Cons
- Questions Owners Ask
Who Makes AOG Grills?
AOG grills are made by RH Peterson Co., the same company that makes Fire Magic. RH Peterson started with Real Fyre gas logs after founder Bob Peterson came up with the idea in 1949, and it still builds gas logs and fireplaces. Our AOG product listings state the 2026 L-Series and T-Series are engineered, fabricated and assembled at RH Peterson's facility in City of Industry, California.
AOG is the value line: 304 stainless steel housings, hoods, burners and patented Diamond Sear grids. Fire Magic is the luxury line, with more BTUs, cast burners on Aurora and Echelon, and longer grid and valve coverage. Our AOG vs Fire Magic comparison covers that choice in detail, and our guide to grills made in the USA lists the other American made grills we carry.
The 2026 AOG Lineup
AOG makes two built-in gas grill series, each in three widths. Both were redesigned for 2026. Every grill below is shown at the same scale, so a 36-inch grill is the same width in both rows.
AOG L-Series: The Feature Pick
AOG L-Series built-in sizes
Shown at the same scale as the T-Series row below.
AOG L-Series · 24″, 30″, 36″
B+
Our rating
The most complete AOG grill. Rotisserie, lights and the LED bar come in the box, but you need a 120V outlet.
Build qualityA-
Cooking performanceB+
FeaturesA-
WarrantyB
Ease of installB+
ValueA-
32,000 / 45,000 / 50,000 BTU · 10,000 or 12,000 BTU infrared backburner · 120V, 20 amp · from $3,716.10
Best features
✓Infrared rotisserie backburner and rotisserie kit included: 10,000 BTU on the 24, 12,000 on the 30 and 36
✓Dual halogen lights inside the hood and a 6-color LED light bar with a remote that stores in the drip tray
✓Flame Thrower crossover ignition lights every burner with one turn
Things to consider
•Needs a 120V, 20 amp connection for ignition, lights and backburner
•Costs $884.70 to $1,092.60 more than the T-Series at the same size
•Same 50,000 BTU ceiling at 36 inches as the T-Series
Who it is for
Buyers who cook at home after dark, want rotisserie chicken and prime rib without buying add-ons, and have power at the island.
AOG T-Series: The No-Power Pick
AOG T-Series built-in sizes
Shown at the same scale as the L-Series row above.
AOG T-Series · 24″, 30″, 36″
A-
Our rating
The best value in the lineup. Same burners, grids and hood as the L-Series, with no wiring at all.
Build qualityA-
Cooking performanceB+
FeaturesB-
WarrantyB
Ease of installA
ValueA
32,000 / 45,000 / 50,000 BTU · piezo turn-to-light ignition · no power needed · from $2,831.40
Best features
✓The lowest AOG prices, from $2,831.40
✓Flame Thrower piezo ignition: no outlet, no batteries, no electrician
✓Same burners, Diamond Sear grids, vaporizer panels and spring-assisted hood as the L-Series
Things to consider
•No backburner and no lights; a rotisserie kit with brackets is sold separately
•No LED light bar
Who it is for
Islands with no power run, pool decks, rentals and budget builds that still want 304 stainless and an American made grill.
Stainless, Black or White Panels
New for 2026, every AOG grill, cart and double side burner comes in stainless or with a black or white accent panel. On carts, the color also covers the doors.
AOG L-Series carts with each panel color, shown at the same height.
Shop stainless →Shop black panels →Shop white panels →
Prices by Model and Size
Starting prices for every 2026 AOG gas grill, by width and configuration. Natural gas and propane versions cost the same.
Prices on bbqkitchenpros.com, checked November 4, 2026. Black or white accent panels cost within a few dollars of stainless on built-in grills and $207.00 to $252.90 more on carts.
T-Series 24 →T-Series 30 →T-Series 36 →L-Series 24 →L-Series 30 →L-Series 36 →
What the money buys. The L-Series costs $884.70 more than the T-Series at 24 inches, $953.10 more at 30 and $1,092.60 more at 36, for the rotisserie, lights and LED bar. A cart adds $1,478.70, $1,537.20 or $1,597.50 by size, in either series.
L-Series vs T-Series Specs
Cooking area, burners and BTUs are identical between the series at each size. The differences are power, lights and the rotisserie.
From the Specs and Dimensions tables on our AOG product pages. The 36-inch L-Series natural gas model is AOG36LN; propane is AOG36LP.
Shop the L-Series →Shop the T-Series →
What Every AOG Grill Has
Shared by Both Series
Safety and setup. A slide-out grease tray funnels drippings away from the burners for cleanup, and every grill comes with gas conversion hardware so you can switch between natural gas and propane. Gas hoses are sold separately.
What the L-Series Adds
Shop L-Series 24 →Shop L-Series 30 →Shop L-Series 36 →
What Testers and Owners Say
We have not found an independent test of the 2026 L-Series or T-Series yet. These are the most useful outside reviews and ratings of earlier AOG grills, with their dates.
AmazingRibs, 2012: Its review of an earlier 36-inch AOG gave the grill a Gold Medal and described Fire Magic-level stainless construction at a lower price, with U-burners that reach over 800°F. It noted Fire Magic's heavier cast burners can pass 1,000°F.
Consumer Reports, no date shown: Its page for the AOG 24PCT, an earlier 24-inch model, rates indirect cooking excellent, temperature range very good, preheat and convenience good, and evenness fair. The full ratings are for members only.
Pitmaster Club owner, November 2017: A member choosing between a 24-inch Fire Magic Aurora and a 24-inch AOG bought the AOG because it cost about $1,000 to $1,200 less and could be delivered in one week instead of two to three.
The pattern: high marks for build and value, with heat the main limit, since tubular burners do not reach cast-burner temperatures. The 2026 redesign kept the burner type.
AOG Against Other Built-In Grills
How a 36-inch AOG compares with the American made built-in grills shoppers most often weigh against it.
Prices on bbqkitchenpros.com, checked November 4, 2026. Warranty terms from each brand's product pages.
Shop AOG L36 →Shop Choice C650i →Shop Delta Heat 38 →Shop Twin Eagles 36 →
The Fire Magic Choice C650i costs $309.60 more than the AOG L-Series and adds 19,000 BTUs and lifetime grids, but no rotisserie or lights. Delta Heat 38 is $198.50 less; Twin Eagles is $2,111.50 more. See our Fire Magic grill review, Delta Heat vs Fire Magic Aurora and the best high-end BBQ grills of 2026.
Carts and Post Grills
Every AOG grill also comes on a stainless cart with fold-down side shelves, double doors and a propane tank ring, so you can grill on a backyard patio now and build an island later.
T-Series Carts
Shown at the same height so you can compare widths. No electricity needed.
Shop T-Series 24 cart →Shop T-Series 30 cart →Shop T-Series 36 cart →
L-Series Carts
Shown at the same height. Rotisserie, lights and LED bar included; needs a 120V outlet.
Shop L-Series 24 cart →Shop L-Series 30 cart →Shop L-Series 36 cart →
24-Inch Post Grills
The patio post base includes a 1-hour gas safety timer that shuts off the gas.
Want the island without building one? AOG's 36-inch Contemporary Grill Island with an L-Series grill starts at $8,841.60. Our freestanding gas grill guide compares carts from other brands.
Cutouts and Installation
Cutouts are the same for the L-Series and T-Series at each size. From our AOG product pages, checked November 4, 2026.
Plan three things before you order: a 120V, 20 amp outlet for the L-Series (the T-Series needs none); the wider notch above if the countertop overhangs the cabinet; and the AOG insulating liner if the island frame is wood or composite. AOG cutouts are 8 1/2 inches high, so they do not swap with 11 1/2 inch Fire Magic openings.
Building an AOG Outdoor Kitchen
Shop all AOG outdoor kitchen pieces →
Warranty
From the AOG Limited Warranty on our product pages. Labor is not included.
Which AOG Grill Should You Buy?
AOG T-Series
No outlet at the island, a tight budget, a rental or a pool deck. 304 stainless and Diamond Sear grids from $2,831.40.
AOG L-Series
You want rotisserie, hood lights and LED lighting included and have 120V power at the grill.
Which Size?
Shop 24-inch →Shop 30-inch →Shop 36-inch →
Pros and Cons
Pros
- ✓Made in City of Industry, California, from 304 stainless steel
- ✓T-Series needs no electricity
- ✓L-Series includes rotisserie, hood lights and LED bar
- ✓Lifetime burners and housing; 2-year electronics coverage
- ✓Black and white accent panel options
Cons
- •50,000 BTU maximum at 36 inches
- •Tubular rather than cast burners
- •Grids covered for 15 years, valves for 10
- •No size above 36 inches
- •Gas hoses sold separately
Ready to shop?
For rotisserie and lights in one package, start with the AOG L-Series 36. For the best value or an island with no outlet, start with the AOG T-Series 30. No island yet? Start with a T-Series cart.
Shop the L-Series 36 →Shop the T-Series 30 →Shop T-Series carts →Shop all AOG grills →
Questions Owners Ask
Is American Outdoor Grill a good brand?
Yes for the price. AOG grills are built in California from 304 stainless steel, with Diamond Sear grids and lifetime coverage on burners and housing. They have less burner power and shorter grid coverage than luxury brands.
Who makes AOG grills?
RH Peterson Co. makes AOG and Fire Magic. AOG is the value line. The 2026 L-Series and T-Series are engineered, fabricated and assembled in City of Industry, California.
What is the difference between the AOG L-Series and T-Series?
Same burners, BTUs, cooking area and grids. The L-Series adds an infrared rotisserie backburner and kit, halogen lights and a 6-color LED bar, and needs a 120V, 20 amp outlet. The T-Series needs no power.
What changed on the 2026 AOG grills?
The 2026 redesign added Flame Thrower ignition, a spring-assisted hood, new vaporizer panels and grids, gunmetal bezels and black or white accent panels. The L-Series also gained the LED light bar.
How do you light an AOG grill?
Turn the burner knob. Flame Thrower ignition lights each burner with one turn. On the T-Series it is piezo and needs no power or batteries. On the L-Series it needs the 120V connection.
Do AOG grills need an insulating liner?
Only in a combustible island, such as a wood or composite frame. Liners cost $944.01, $995.25 and $1,175.40 for the 24, 30 and 36.
Is AOG cheaper than Fire Magic?
Yes. The 36-inch L-Series is $4,477.50, $309.60 less than the Fire Magic Choice C650i. Fire Magic adds more BTUs and longer warranties.
Can I convert an AOG grill from propane to natural gas?
Yes. Every 2026 AOG grill includes gas conversion hardware, and natural gas and propane models cost the same.
Keep reading: AOG vs Fire Magic · best American made BBQ grills · best built-in gas grills · luxury grills
