I didn’t want to write a review until I had a chance to “put it through its paces”, so now here goes. The stainless steel grates increase the cost - are they worth it? Yes, I’m my opinion. They are sturdy, heavy duty, and easy to clean, to remove, soak in the sink (tub), and look very nice. The extra burner for preheat helps to get a nice char on steaks and the flavorizer bars help to even out the heat and flavor. Also tried the smoker box which adds additional flavor to the meat. Able to get to and maintain the desired temperature very easily. Indirect heat for some foods is “easy peasy” And the electronic cookbook is quite helpful. I had a Weber grill in the past, loved it, switched to a “top of the line” Char Broil and now am ready to go back to a TRUE top of the line grill, the Weber Genesis II S-335!