Grill seems well built and I like most features about it except 1- if you turn the grill to low and shut the lid, it still gets very hot- up to 450 at least. I threw some chicken breasts on, turned the flame all the way down and shut the lid. Within a few minutes the temp was over 400 and climbing, had to open lid so they wouldn't burn. Maybe that is what it is designed to do but I like to be able to walk away for a while when cooking. Maybe some bigger vent holes in the lid would help. Haven't used the griddle side yet.