This griddle is top tier for me when you compare it to just a regular table top griddle.  The dual temperature functionality is everything when grilling foods that require multi temperatures. Meats cook perfectly at a desired temp and veggies can slow grill at a lower temp for your preferred tenderness.  Your meats can grill at at high temp and placed on the other side tempered lowered to keep warm. This griddle met all of my expectations for indoor and outdoor on the patio. Instead of firing up our large pit, this griddle is the next best thing. The esthetics of the griddle compliments our other applications and kitchen decor perfectly.  Our next grilling out will be 4th of July with steaks, burgers and kabobs.  Glad I made this purchase!!!