Blackstone 28-Inch XL Omnivore Griddle with Hood

Name: Blackstone 28-Inch XL Omnivore Griddle with Hood
Brand: Blackstone 28-Inch XL Omnivore Griddle with Hood

28-inch outdoor flat-top griddle with a hood, magnetic toolbar and integrated side shelf storage.

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Our Verdict

Best for

Smash burgers, breakfasts and group cooking on a flat top.

Skip if

You want grate marks and smoke flavour from a traditional grill.

What is Blackstone 28-Inch XL Omnivore Griddle with Hood?

This is Blackstone's 28-inch XL griddle fitted with the Omnivore griddle plate and a hood. Flat-top griddles cook differently from grates: the continuous steel surface means small food, eggs, onions, smash burgers and diced vegetables all stay on the cooktop instead of falling through, which is why griddles have taken over so much backyard cooking. The Omnivore plate is designed to maximise cooking efficiency and produce a more consistent cook across the surface, and the hood traps heat for melting and steaming as well as protecting the cooktop between uses. Blackstone has added the details that get used constantly: a magnetic toolbar for spatulas, side shelf hooks and a paper towel holder, all built in rather than sold as accessories.

SpecificationsAI-estimated

msrp$449

dimensions28 inch cooking surface

smart connectivity❌ No

Key Features of Blackstone 28-Inch XL Omnivore Griddle with Hood

28-inch continuous flat-top surface keeps small foods on the cooktop instead of dropping through grates.

The Omnivore griddle plate is designed to maximise cooking efficiency and improve consistency across the surface.

A hood traps heat for melting and steaming and protects the cooktop between cooks.

A magnetic toolbar keeps spatulas and scrapers within reach on the griddle itself.

Side shelf hooks provide hanging storage for tools and accessories.

An integrated paper towel holder addresses the constant cleanup a griddle requires.

Sized for hosting, with enough surface to cook for a group in one batch.

Blackstone sells matched covers, carry bags and accessory kits for the 28-inch XL size.

Use Cases for Blackstone 28-Inch XL Omnivore Griddle with Hood

Backyard gatherings

Enough surface to cook for a group without batching.

Smash burgers

The flat steel surface is what smash burgers actually require.

Outdoor breakfasts

Eggs, pancakes and bacon that would fall through grill grates.

Hibachi-style cooking

Diced vegetables and small proteins cooked directly on the surface.

Pros & Cons of Blackstone 28-Inch XL Omnivore Griddle with Hood

Pros

Continuous surface handles food grates cannot
Hood adds melting, steaming and cooktop protection
Built-in tool storage that gets used constantly
Large enough to cook for a crowd in one pass

Cons

Requires seasoning and regular maintenance to prevent rust
Does not produce the char marks or smoke flavour of a grate grill
Substantial footprint that needs outdoor storage space

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the cooking surface?

28 inches, in Blackstone's XL griddle format.

Does it include a hood?

Yes. This configuration ships with the hood fitted.

What accessories are built in?

A magnetic toolbar, side shelf hooks and a paper towel holder.

Is a cover available?

Yes. Blackstone sells covers and carry bags sized for its 28-inch XL griddles.

Pricing Overview

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28" XL Omnivore Griddle with Hood

$449.00

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