Alfresco ALXE 30-Inch Built-In Grill With Sear Zone And Rotisserie
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Alfresco ALXE Series · 30" Built-In · Sear Zone · Made in the USA
Alfresco ALXE 30-Inch Built-In Grill With Sear Zone And Rotisserie
Steakhouse sear and classic Alfresco heat, sized for the island you actually have.
This is the grill for the cook who wants a steakhouse crust and the control of a two-zone fire. A 1,500°F infrared Sear Zone sits beside an Accufire burner over ceramic briquettes, so you get a hard sear on one side and steady, forgiving heat on the other, and every tool a serious cook reaches for is already built in: a chain-driven rotisserie, a dedicated wood smoker, work lights and a control panel that stays cool at full fire. It is the most compact Alfresco grill, with nothing left out to get there.
Who it is for
Is the ALXE-30SZ Your Grill?
Every Alfresco is built in the same California plant from the same 304 stainless, so choosing one is about how you cook and the space you have. Here is who the ALXE-30SZ is made for, based on the questions we hear most from Alfresco shoppers.
Built for you
The ALXE-30SZ fits you if…
- ✓You want a true steakhouse crust: a 1,500°F infrared Sear Zone right beside a gentler briquette zone.
- ✓You cook in two zones, searing hard on one side and finishing low on the other, plus a crisp rotisserie crust on chicken and roasts.
- ✓You would rather turn a knob than open an app: no pairing, no updates, no screens.
- ✓Your island has a 30-inch opening, or you want luxury build quality without an oversized grill.
- ✓You want a real built-in rotisserie and smoker, not add-on kits that clutter the patio.
- ✓You value 2 years of full parts and labor coverage, which is rare at this level.
Compare before you buy
Choose a different Alfresco if…
- →You mostly grill burgers, chicken and vegetables and prefer two matching burners over briquettes: the ALXE 30" Built-In.
- →You live near salt air: ALXE 30" Built-In with Sear Zone and Marine Armour protection.
- →You want app control, a wireless probe and direct-flame heat: the AIPG series.
- →You regularly cook for a crowd and want a third burner: ALXE 36-Inch (660 sq. in.).
- →You do not have an island: the ALXE 30" Freestanding with Sear Zone on a stainless cart.
Still deciding? Read our Alfresco ALXE vs AIPG breakdown or the full Alfresco Grills Review.
Features
Five Cooking Systems, One 30-Inch Grill
Most grills are built around one standout feature. The ALXE-30SZ is engineered as a complete system, so you can sear at 1,500°F, grill, roast, smoke and cook after dark on one appliance without buying add-ons.
01 · Heat system
Accufire U-Burner Under a Bed of Ceramic
A 27,500 BTU Accufire U-burner, made from an 18-SR stainless steel and titanium blend, fires into trays of pyramid-shaped refractive ceramic briquettes. The briquettes absorb the flame and radiate it back evenly across the round-grate side, eliminating hot and cold spots. Drippings land on hot ceramic and vaporize into flavor instead of flaring up.
02 · Sear Zone
Sear Zone Infrared Burner: 1,500°F in About 4 Minutes
On the left side of the firebox, a 27,500 BTU infrared Sear Zone burner takes the place of one main burner. It climbs to 1,500°F in about four minutes, far hotter than briquette heat, and V-shaped searing grates sit over it to caramelize the surface and cut down on flare-ups. Sear on the left, then slide the steak to the briquette side to finish exactly where you want it.
03 · Rotisserie
Mega-Drive Rotisserie and Ceramic Infrared Rear Burner
The chain-driven Mega-Drive motor is hidden inside the grill body, out of the weather, and turns the spit with 120 ft-lb of torque. It is rated for up to 50 lb: a prime rib, the holiday turkey or several chickens at once. Behind the spit, a flush-mounted 15,000 BTU ceramic infrared burner roasts from the back of the firebox for the crisp, golden crust ALXE owners love.
04 · Smoker
Signature Taste Smoking System
A stainless smoker drawer sits right below the controls with its own 5,000 BTU burner, so smoke output is controlled separately from the grill. Load wood chunks, herbs, pellets or charcoal, slide it shut, and vents carry the smoke up across the cooking surface. There is no hood to lift, no foil packet and no separate smoker taking up room on the patio.
05 · Cooking surface
Round Grates and V-Shaped Searing Grates
Electro-polished 3/8" round stainless rods cover the briquette side so food releases cleanly, while V-shaped searing grates over the Sear Zone channel juices onto the infrared burner, where they vaporize back into the meat. With 542 square inches on the main grate and 174 on the warming rack, you get 718 square inches of cooking space from a 30-inch footprint.
Details You Notice Every Time You Cook
Night grilling
Amber Knob Lighting and Dual Halogen Work Lights
Amber LEDs light the knobs and two halogen lights flood the grates, so you can cook after sunset without a flashlight. Both run on a standard 110V outlet.
Built to last
Air-Cooled Panel and 600°F-Rated Wiring
A vented air curtain keeps the knobs cool to the touch at full heat, and the wiring is sleeved in 600°F-rated silicone so firebox heat cannot reach the electronics.
Easy to use
Push-Button Ignition and Lift-Assist Hood
110V electronic ignition lights the burners on the first press, and a hidden spiral torsion spring balances the heavy stainless hood so it lifts smoothly with one hand.
Versatile
Three-Position Warming Rack
Three heights for toasting buns, holding sides or resting meat, and it tucks up out of the way when the rotisserie is turning.
Craftsmanship
Hand-Welded 304 Stainless, Made in the USA
Built in California from US-sourced commercial 304 (18-8) stainless, with welded seams instead of screws, by a company that also builds restaurant kitchen equipment.
Your color
Stainless or 12 Powder-Coat Finishes
Choose classic stainless or a powder-coat finish, from Ultramarine Blue to Jet Black Matte, using the options above. Ask us about matching any of 216 RAL custom colors.
Versatility
15 Ways to Cook on Your Alfresco
Sear at 1,500°F, grill, smoke and roast are just the start. With the hood closed and a few drop-in Alfresco accessories, the ALXE-30SZ bakes, braises, steams, fries and griddles, so one grill covers almost everything you would cook outdoors.
Built in 8 methods use the grill as it ships Accessory 6 with an Alfresco drop-in accessory Add-on burner 1 with a separate Alfresco burner
1,500°F infrared Sear Zone with V-shaped grates
Dutch oven on the grates, hood closed
With the Steamer & Fryer
With the Steamer & Fryer
Hood closed, or roast over vegetables in the Cooking Pod
On the Stainless Griddle
Accufire burners over ceramic briquettes
Hood closed, the grill works like an oven
With the Steamer & Fryer
On an Alfresco side burner or Versa Power burner
Boil, then shock, with the Steamer & Fryer
Signature Taste smoker drawer, 5,000 BTU
On the Stainless Griddle
Smoker drawer with the main burners low
Mega-Drive rotisserie, up to 50 lb
On the 30-inch grill, each drop-in accessory takes one of the two grate sections and leaves the other side free for grilling. Call 888-678-3530 and we will confirm fit before you order.
Before you build
Planning Your Outdoor Kitchen
Building the island around this grill? Here is what your builder needs to know.
Cutout
28 1/2" W × 23" D × 10 1/4" H
Confirm against the spec sheet before cutting.
Fuel
Natural Gas or Propane
Choose the matching version in the options above.
Power
110V Outlet
Runs the ignition, lights and rotisserie motor.
Combustible island?
Required for wood-frame islands. It changes the cutout, so order it before the island is built.
Protect it
Keeps the stainless clean between cookouts.
Specifications
Specs & Dimensions
| Alfresco ALXE 30-Inch Built-In Grill With Sear Zone And Rotisserie | |
|---|---|
| Models (SKU) | ALXE-30SZ-LP · ALXE-30SZ-NG |
| Configuration | Built-In |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LP) |
| Collection | ALXE |
| Exterior Material | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Primary Color | Stainless Steel |
| Width | 30" |
| Depth | 26.1875" |
| Height | 26" |
| Cut Out Width | 28 1/2" |
| Cut Out Depth | 23" |
| Cut Out Height | 10 1/4" |
| Weight | 201 lbs |
| Burner Material | 18-SR Stainless Steel + Titanium |
| Number of Burners | 1 Burners |
| Burner Type | 18SR - Accufire Heat System U-Burners |
| Total BTUs Per Burner | 27,500 BTUs |
| Total Grilling BTUs | 55,000 BTUs |
| Drop-In Sear Burner | Included |
| Drop-In Sear Burner Type | Sear Zone Burner |
| Sear Zone Burner Total BTUs | 27,500 BTUs |
| Sear Zone Burner Max Temperature | 1500°F |
| Sear Zone Burner Cooking Grates | V-Shaped Grates |
| Main Cooking Grid Material | Stainless Steel |
| Main Cooking Grid Type | Non-Stick Electro-Polished 3/8" Rounded Cooking Grate |
| Warming Rack Type | 3-Position Warming-Rack |
| Cooking Grid Dimensions | 27 1/2" X 19" |
| Main Grilling Area | 542 Sq. Inches |
| Burger Count | 20 |
| Infrared Rotisserie Burner | Included |
| Infrared Rotisserie BTUs | 15,000 BTUs |
| Rotisserie Kit | Included |
| Rotisserie Kit Type | Integrated Mega-Drive Rotisserie System |
| Primary Ignition Type | Push Button Ignition |
| Primary Ignition Power Source | 110V AC |
| Flame Tamers | Included |
| Flame Tamers Type | Ceramic Briquettes |
| Heat Zone Separators | No |
| Secondary Ignition System | None |
| Signature Taste Integrated Smoking System | Included |
| Signature Taste Integrated Smoking System Burner Total BTUs | 5,000 BTUs |
| Spring Assisted Hood | Yes |
| Thermometer | Analog Thermometer on Grill Hood |
| Grill Lights | Exterior/Interior Lighting Included |
| Exterior Lighting Type | Amber LED Lights on Gas Controls (Requires 110V Electrical Plug-in) |
| Interior Lighting Type | Dual Built-In Halogen Lights (Requires 110V Electrical Plug-in) |
| Made in the USA | Yes |
Coverage
Warranty
Stainless steel components, including burners and round cooking grates
Stainless briquette trays, grill grates and drip pans
Repair or replacement of any defective part, labor included
Items such as igniters, with two years of included labor
Downloads
Manufacturer Information
Download the spec sheet, care and use manual, parts list and full warranty terms for the ALXE-30SZ.
Watch
Product Videos
Alfresco Grills Intro
Alfresco Grills Built In Rotisserie
Alfresco Grills Sear Zone
Alfresco Grills Smoke System
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