Coyote Pellet Grill Review: What the Gen 3 Gets Right (And What to Know Before You Buy)

Coyote Outdoor Living's pellet grill lineup is built for homeowners and a seasoned pitmaster who want the depth of wood-fired flavor and the precision of a high-end outdoor kitchen appliance in a single sleek-looking stainless steel grill. If you're looking for one of my favorite grills for a permanent outdoor setup, the Coyote is the way to go — it's been fantastic for everything from low-and-slow smoking to high-heat searing, and it makes me look like I know what I'm doing every time I cook. 

Constructed entirely from 304 stainless steel — inside and out — and spanning a cooking temperature range from 175°F for low-and-slow smoke up to 700°F for a hard sear, the Coyote pellet grill series covers both built-in and freestanding configurations across 28-inch and 36-inch sizes. As one of the standout Coyote appliances designed for outdoor kitchen integration, this review covers every model in the lineup: specs, cooking performance, build quality, and how Coyote stacks up against the competition.

The Coyote pellet grill lineup comes in two sizes and two configurations — giving you a purpose-built option whether you're dropping one into an outdoor kitchen island or setting up a freestanding unit on a patio. Both the 28-inch and 36-inch models share the same 304 stainless steel construction, Smart Drop™ pellet feed system, and digital touchscreen controller. The size and installation format are the only decisions you need to make.

All components and features on the Coyote pellet grill is purpose-built for precision and durability. From the three meat temperature probes, laser-cut cooking grates to the dual fan convection system, this is a sleek-looking stainless steel grill that feels really well built the moment you interact with it — not a rebranded box-store unit dressed up with a premium price tag. Here's what's inside.

The Coyote pellet grill spans a temperature range from 175°F to 700°F, which puts four distinct cooking modes within reach of a single grill. That's a wider range than most pellet grills on the market, and it's what makes the Coyote a legitimate all-in-one outdoor cooking platform rather than a one-trick smoker. If you're researching whether a pellet grill can replace your gas grill, the Coyote is one of the strongest cases for it.

Coyote builds this grill from 304 stainless steel on every surface — interior and exterior — which puts it in a different category from pellet grills that use painted steel bodies or stainless fronts with cheaper materials behind them. The weld seams are smooth, the hood spring assist is solid, and the double-walled canopy with gasket seal reflects superior craftsmanship that holds up through years of outdoor use. This is a grill designed to live permanently in your outdoor kitchen, not one you'll be covering and storing every season.

The built-in pellet grill market has a handful of serious contenders, and the Coyote sits comfortably among them. The Memphis Pro ITC3 brings patented IntelliBurn combustion technology and a stronger warranty on parts. The Recteq E-Series 1300 offers significantly more cook surface and a class-leading 6-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. Here's how the specs compare across the three, and where each one makes the most sense for your outdoor kitchen.

Not every pellet grill is built for permanent outdoor kitchen installation — most are designed as freestanding units first, with built-in capability added as an afterthought. The Coyote is one of the few in this category engineered from the ground up for both configurations. Here's who it makes the most sense for, and where you might want to look elsewhere.

Here are the most common questions buyers ask before purchasing a Coyote pellet grill, answered directly from verified spec and product documentation.