I love grilling outdoors, but that tends to be more trouble than it's worth when you live in an apartment. So far, I'm finding this to be a good alternative though. This is my first indoor "grill" and I must say, I'm very pleased with it. It was easy to set up, easy to use, and incredibly easy to clean. The grate and drip pan come out, so you can just throw them in the sink after you're done cooking and wipe them off with a sponge. Whatever non-stick coating they used works great - I didn't have to scrub at all. I haven't tried cooking steak or anything crazy on it, but all of the chicken and burgers I've grilled have tasted the same as something I would have grilled outdoors.