I used my Griddler for a few months making panini and pancakes but eventually returned it. The top plate was always substantially cooler than the bottom plate. The plates would lose a lot of heat when I put food on them and it would be far too long for them to get back up to temperature. During that re-heat period they would heat unevenly. And I had to dial it up considerably just for pancakes and sandwiches; I can't imagine those plates maintaining enough high heat consistently to grill meats though I admit I never tried it.