American Made Grills Review: Ovation, Muscle & Encore Hybrid Grills Built in the USA
American Made Grills, also known as AMG, builds premium gas and hybrid grills on Long Island, New York. The brand is built around one idea that very few grill makers have matched: a hybrid fuel system that lets you cook on gas, charcoal and wood in the same built-in grill. Light the fire with gas, then cook over real charcoal or wood, or run all three at once.
This guide walks through the full 2026 lineup: the Muscle, Encore and new Ovation hybrids, and the Estate, Atlas and Alturi gas grills. We cover build quality, how the hybrid system cooks, real specs and prices, and how AMG compares with Kalamazoo, Twin Eagles and Blaze, so you can tell which grill fits your outdoor kitchen. You can shop every model in our American Made Grills collection, and compare AMG with other US brands in our guide to made in USA grills and our luxury grills.
6 grill seriesThree hybrids and three gas grills
Gas. Charcoal. Wood.One hybrid grill, all three fuels
Made in New YorkFabricated and welded on Long Island
Lifetime coverageOn construction, burners and grates
Our verdict
American Made Grills are built like serious equipment: 304 stainless steel, double-lined hoods and heavy grates, made in the USA. Buy a Muscle, Encore or the new Ovation if you want gas convenience and charcoal or wood flavor in one grill. Buy an Estate, Alturi or Atlas if you only cook with gas and want a US-built grill for less.
The Full American Made Grills Lineup
AMG builds two families of outdoor grills, each designed for a different outdoor kitchen, cooking style and budget. Every series shares the same foundation: 304 stainless steel construction, Flame Thrower ignition and lifetime coverage on the parts that take the most heat. What separates them is fuel flexibility, size range and how much comes in the box.
The hybrid grills: gas, charcoal and wood
Hybrid
Muscle
Bold muscle car styling with full hybrid performance. Runs on gas, charcoal or wood, and makes the grill the centerpiece of the kitchen.
Starting at $10,158.72
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Hybrid
Encore
The same multi-fuel system in a clean, modern body that fits a contemporary outdoor kitchen without competing with it.
Starting at $10,158.72
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New for 2026
Ovation
Estate-inspired front styling on the full hybrid platform, in 36, 42 and 54 inch sizes, built-in or freestanding.
Starting at $11,174.59
Shop Ovation grillsThe gas grills: Estate, Atlas and Alturi
Red brass burners
Estate
Red brass burners and a full accessory kit, including a rotisserie, sear burner and griddle.
Starting at $4,845.50
Shop Estate
Best value
Atlas
A clean, modern gas grill with ceramic briquettes and halogen lights. The lowest-priced way into AMG.
Starting at $4,335
Shop Atlas
Rotisserie
Alturi
An infrared rotisserie burner, spring-assisted hood and interior lights, in 30, 36 and 42 inch sizes.
Starting at $4,923.08
Shop AlturiHow the AMG Hybrid System Works
Every AMG hybrid is built around three parts that work together: removable multi-fuel trays, heavy stainless burners and reversible cooking grates. Understanding how they interact is the key to understanding why the Muscle, Encore and Ovation cook differently from a standard gas grill.
Multi-fuel trays
The trays are the heart of the hybrid system. They sit between the burners and the cooking grates, and each removable 14-gauge stainless tray holds charcoal, lump charcoal or wood chunks. Use the gas burners to light the fuel, then turn the gas down or off and cook over real fire. No lighter fluid and no chimney starter.
14-gauge stainless burners
The hybrid burners are 14-gauge stainless steel, heavier than most gas grill burners. On the 36 inch models, five burners deliver 110,000 BTU. The thicker steel holds its shape through years of heating and cooling under burning charcoal and wood.
Reversible 9-gauge grates
The V-shaped grates channel drippings away from the flame, which cuts flare-ups. One side lays down thick sear marks on steaks and burgers, and the flat side handles fish, vegetables and smaller cuts.
Hybrid cooking in four steps
1
Load the trays
Fill the stainless trays with charcoal, lump charcoal, wood chunks or a mix.
2
Light with gas
Fire the Flame Thrower ignition and let the gas burners light the fuel.
3
Set the heat
Leave the gas on for a steady base, or turn it down and let the fire take over.
4
Cook your way
Use heat zone separators to run gas on one side and charcoal on the other.Want to go deeper on multi-fuel cooking? Read our full hybrid grill guide.
AMG Series Compared: Hybrid and Gas Grills
Here is how the six series line up, using the 36 inch built-in model in each line so you can compare like for like.
| Series | Fuel | Sizes | 36 in. burners | Cooking area | Starts at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle | Gas, charcoal, wood | 36, 42, 54 in. | Five burners, 110,000 BTU | 1,072 sq. in. | $10,158.72 |
| Encore | Gas, charcoal, wood | 36, 54 in. | Five burners, 110,000 BTU | 1,106 sq. in. | $10,158.72 |
| Ovation | Gas, charcoal, wood | 36, 42, 54 in. | Five burners, 110,000 BTU | 1,106 sq. in. | $11,174.59 |
| Estate | Gas | 30, 36, 42 in. | Red brass H-burners | 920 sq. in. | $4,845.50 |
| Atlas | Gas | 36, 42 in. | Three U-tube burners, 54,000 BTU | 853 sq. in. | $4,335 |
| Alturi | Gas | 30, 36, 42 in. | Three U-tube burners, 78,000 BTU | 704 sq. in. | $4,923.08 |
Muscle vs Encore vs Ovation: same power, different personality
The Muscle and Encore share the same hybrid hardware, so the choice mostly comes down to style. The Muscle has bold, muscle car styling and makes the grill the statement piece. The Encore has a cleaner, modern profile that lets the rest of the kitchen take the spotlight. The Encore 36 also has slightly more cooking space, 1,106 square inches against 1,072 on the Muscle 36.
The new Ovation adds a third look. It pairs the clean, architectural front of the Estate gas grills with the same hybrid platform, plus a rotisserie back burner, a US-made temperature gauge and adjustable hood vents. It comes in 36, 42 and 54 inch sizes with 110,000, 132,000 and 176,000 BTU, as a built-in grill or on a freestanding cart with storage and side shelves.
Statement piece
Muscle 36 in. Built-In
Bold, angular styling and 1,072 square inches of cooking space.
Starting at $10,158.72
View the Muscle 36
Modern kitchens
Encore 36 in. Built-In
A clean, modern body and 1,106 square inches of cooking space.
Starting at $10,158.72
View the Encore 36
Estate styling
Ovation 36 in. Built-In
Estate-inspired front and 1,106 square inches of cooking space.
Starting at $11,174.59
View the Ovation 36
Shared by all three hybrids: 22,000 BTU 14-gauge stainless burners (five burners and 110,000 BTU on the 36 inch models), 14-gauge multi-fuel trays, 9-gauge reversible grates, a 16-gauge double-lined spring-assist hood and Flame Thrower ignition. The Encore comes in 36 and 54 inch widths, the Muscle in 36, 42 and 54 (the 42 is built-in only), and the Ovation in 36, 42 and 54, built-in or freestanding.
Estate, Atlas and Alturi: three tiers of gas grills
If you plan to cook only with gas, the three gas series give you a clear step-up path. The Atlas keeps things simple at the lowest price, and now comes in a 42 inch built-in with four burners and 72,000 BTU. The Alturi adds an infrared rotisserie burner and a spring-assisted hood. The Estate is the gas workhorse of the lineup, with red brass burners and a full accessory kit in the box.
Best value
Atlas 36 in. Built-In
Three U-tube burners with 54,000 BTU and 853 square inches.
Starting at $4,335
View the Atlas 36
Rotisserie
Alturi 36 in. Built-In
78,000 BTU plus a 12,000 BTU infrared rotisserie burner.
Starting at $6,153.85
View the Alturi 36
Fully loaded
Estate 36 in. Built-In
Red brass burners, 920 square inches and the full accessory kit.
Starting at $9,168.50
View the Estate 36
Shared by the gas grills: 304 stainless steel, double-lined hoods, ceramic briquette heat systems, Flame Thrower ignition and LED-lit knobs, in built-in and freestanding versions. The Estate Freedom keeps the Estate build without the full accessory kit for less. The Alturi was first sold under the Summerset name with the same ALT model numbers. For a closer look at the Atlas, read our Atlas grill review.
AMG Cooking Performance: Four Ways to Cook
The point of an AMG hybrid is control. You choose the heat source, the heat level and the cooking method without switching equipment, and the fuel trays make four distinct cooking modes possible.
Mode 1
Gas only
Fast starts, instant heat control and easy cleanup. Five independent burners let you set up two-zone cooking for weeknight grilling.
Mode 2
Charcoal
Load the trays with charcoal or lump charcoal for high, dry heat and real charcoal flavor. Gas starts the fire, then the coals take over.
Mode 3
Wood smoke
Add wood chunks and close the double-lined hood to smoke ribs, pork and brisket without a separate smoker.
Mode 4
Combined fuels
Gas holds a steady base temperature, charcoal adds heat and wood adds smoke, all in a single cook.
New to multi-fuel grills? Our guide to what a hybrid grill is explains who they are built for.
American Made Grills vs the Competition
Shoppers usually compare AMG with three brands: Kalamazoo for a US-made hybrid, Twin Eagles for a US-made luxury gas grill and Blaze for a lower price. Build quality across this group is high. What sets AMG apart is the hybrid fuel system on the Muscle, Encore and Ovation, paired with US manufacturing at a price well below the top tier.
AMG vs Kalamazoo
These are two of the few grill makers that build hybrid grills in the USA. Kalamazoo is a top tier luxury brand made in Michigan. AMG gives you the same three fuels in a built-in grill for an outdoor kitchen. We do not sell Kalamazoo, so if a US-made hybrid is the goal, the Muscle, Encore and Ovation are the grills we recommend.
AMG
Kalamazoo
Made inLong Island, New York
Made inKalamazoo, Michigan
FuelGas, charcoal and wood on the hybrids
FuelGas, charcoal and wood
CoverageLifetime on construction, burners and grates
Coverage25 years on burners, grates and structure
Where to buySold here
Where to buyNot sold here
Choose AMG if you want a US-made hybrid for a built-in outdoor kitchen.
Choose Kalamazoo if you want a top tier showpiece grill and budget is not a concern.
AMG vs Twin Eagles
Both are built in the USA from 304 stainless steel with lifetime coverage on the main parts, and both are serious outdoor kitchen grills. Twin Eagles is a gas grill brand known for its sear zone, infrared rotisserie burner and hexagonal grates. AMG answers with a hybrid fuel system Twin Eagles does not have. Read our Twin Eagles grills review.
AMG
Twin Eagles
Made inLong Island, New York
Made inCalifornia
FuelGas, plus charcoal and wood on the hybrids
FuelGas
CoverageLifetime on construction, burners and grates
CoverageLifetime on main burners, grates and body
Known forMulti-fuel hybrid cooking
Known forSear zone and infrared rotisserie burner
Choose AMG if you want to cook over charcoal and wood without a second grill.
Choose Twin Eagles if you want a luxury gas grill with more sizes and configuration options.
AMG vs Blaze
Blaze is a Louisiana company, but its grills are not made in the USA. Its gas grills are a strong value, with lifetime coverage on burners and housings for less money. The gap opens on versatility and origin: Blaze is gas only, while AMG adds charcoal and wood on the hybrids and builds every grill in New York. See our Blaze grill reviews.
AMG
Blaze
Made inLong Island, New York
Made inNot made in the USA
FuelGas, plus charcoal and wood on the hybrids
FuelGas
CoverageLifetime on construction, burners and grates
CoverageLifetime on burners and housings
PriceAtlas 36 built-in from $4,335
PriceLower price for gas grilling
Choose AMG if US manufacturing or hybrid cooking matters to you.
Choose Blaze if you want reliable gas grilling on a tighter budget.
Compare other American made brands
Twin Eagles: full Twin Eagles review, gas grills built in California with a sear zone and infrared rotisserie burner.
Delta Heat: Delta Heat grill review, the lower-priced line built in the USA by Twin Eagles.
Fire Magic: Fire Magic brand review and Fire Magic grills, made in California.
American Outdoor Grill: AOG review, built in California by RH Peterson, the maker of Fire Magic.
AMG Build Quality: What 304 Stainless Means
Not all stainless steel grills are built the same. The grade matters, the thickness matters and how the parts are put together matters. Every AMG grill uses 304 stainless steel, the grade most luxury brands choose because it resists rust outdoors. Where AMG stands out is the thickness of the parts that take the most heat.
Double-lined hood
The hybrids use a 16-gauge double-lined hood, and the Estate and Atlas use 18-gauge double-lined hoods. A double wall holds heat more evenly through long cooks and keeps the outer skin from discoloring. Spring assist keeps the heavy hood easy to lift.
Heavy gauge where it counts
A lower gauge number means thicker steel. The hybrid burners and fuel trays are 14-gauge and the grates are 9-gauge, which is why they hold their shape with charcoal and wood burning on top of them.
| Part | Muscle, Encore, Ovation | Estate | Atlas | Alturi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burners | 14-gauge stainless | Red brass H-burners | U-tube | U-tube |
| Grates | 9-gauge V-shaped | Stainless | 8mm square | 9mm round |
| Hood | 16-gauge double-lined | 18-gauge double-lined | 18-gauge double-lined | Double-lined |
| Heat system | Multi-fuel trays | Ceramic briquettes | Ceramic briquettes | Ceramic briquettes |
AMG Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty
Most grill warranties cover some parts for some period of time. The AMG Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty covers the parts that matter most for life.
Lifetime
Construction
The 304 stainless body and structure.
Lifetime
Burners
Including the 14-gauge burners under the hybrid fuel trays.
Lifetime
Cooking grates
The part that takes the most direct heat.
Electrical parts, like interior lights, wiring and the transformer, carry shorter coverage. Terms can change, so check the warranty for your exact model and register the grill when it arrives.
Who Should Buy American Made Grills?
AMG is not the right grill for every outdoor kitchen. Here is who it is built for, and who should look elsewhere.
Buy AMG if
You want gas convenience and charcoal flavor in one grill. The Muscle, Encore and Ovation run gas, charcoal and wood without a second unit.
You are building a permanent outdoor kitchen. Every series comes as a built-in grill, with freestanding versions for patios.
You want a grill made in the USA. AMG fabricates and welds its grills in New York, with lifetime coverage on the main parts.
You cook for a crowd. The 36 inch hybrids put out 110,000 BTU across five burners, and the 42 and 54 inch models go up to 176,000 BTU.
Consider elsewhere if
You only grill with gas and budget comes first. The Atlas is the lowest-priced AMG, and Blaze gas grills cost less still.
You want the most gas grill sizes and options. Twin Eagles offers more configurations for a gas-only kitchen.
You need a small portable grill. AMG builds for outdoor kitchens and patios, not tailgates.
Before you order, pick the natural gas or propane version to match your hookup, and add an insulated grill liner if the grill goes into a wood-framed island. Browse the full American Made Grills lineup, see our best American made BBQ grills, or compare high end grill brands.
American Made Grills: Frequently Asked Questions
Where are American Made Grills made?
AMG says it fabricates, welds and finishes its grills on Long Island, New York. The company is family owned and operated.
What is the difference between the AMG Muscle and Encore?
Both are hybrid grills with five 14-gauge burners and 110,000 BTU in the 36 inch size, plus trays for charcoal and wood. The Muscle has bold muscle car styling and 1,072 square inches of cooking space. The Encore has a cleaner, modern look and 1,106 square inches.
Can you use charcoal in an AMG hybrid grill?
Yes. The Muscle, Encore and Ovation use removable stainless trays for charcoal, lump charcoal or wood chunks. The gas burners light the fuel, so you do not need a chimney starter or lighter fluid.
What is the AMG Ovation grill?
The Ovation is the newest AMG hybrid series. It pairs the clean front of the Estate gas grills with the same multi-fuel trays and 22,000 BTU burners as the Muscle and Encore, plus a rotisserie back burner. It comes in 36, 42 and 54 inch sizes, built-in or freestanding, with 110,000, 132,000 and 176,000 BTU.
What warranty does AMG offer?
AMG offers the Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty, which covers the stainless construction, burners and cooking grates for life. Electrical parts like lights and the transformer have shorter coverage. Check the warranty for your exact model.
Do AMG grills come in natural gas and propane?
Most do. Choose natural gas or propane on the product page before you order, because switching later usually needs a conversion kit and a gas professional.
Is the AMG Alturi the same as the Summerset Alturi?
Yes. It is the same Alturi line with the same ALT model numbers, now sold under the AMG name.
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