Royal Gourmet GA5401T

In this royal gourmet ga5401t review, the Royal Gourmet GA5401T earns the number six spot in our 2026 best gas grills guide as the best budget grill for a crowd. At $274.22, it delivers 602 square inches of total cooking area and about 61,000 BTU, which is far more grilling space per dollar than anything else on the list. Four 10,000 BTU main burners, a 12,000 BTU sear burner and a 9,000 BTU side burner cover burgers, steaks and side dishes at the same time. As a result, it suits families and backyard hosts who need cooking volume now and can accept a shorter service life. The average of 3.9 stars from 625 Amazon ratings is the weakest reliability signal among the full-size grills in the guide.

In practice, the layout is what sells this grill. The 476 square inch primary surface handles the main cook, while the 126 square inch warming rack keeps finished food hot and out of the way. The grates are porcelain-enameled cast iron, and the double-layer stainless steel lid holds heat in, which helps food cook consistently and pick up grilled flavor. A push-button ignitor lights all four main burners at once, and a built-in thermometer shows lid temperature at a glance. Meanwhile, the side shelf and the lidded side burner add prep and sauce space, and both do double duty as counter room. A removable grease tray and a tool holder keep cleanup simple. At 69.5 pounds and roughly 53 by 25 by 46 inches, it wants a fixed spot on the patio.

Value is where the Royal Gourmet GA5401T makes its case. At $274.22, it undercuts every other full-size grill in our 2026 guide, and 602 square inches at this price is hard to match. However, the one-year limited warranty on all parts and the 3.9-star average from 625 Amazon ratings point to where the savings come from: expect a shorter life than the pricier grills ranked above it. By contrast, the Weber models higher on the list carry stronger owner ratings. Even so, if your budget caps near $275 and you feed a crowd most weekends, this grill earns its place. Shoppers who want a decade of service should spend more. For everyone else, the Royal Gourmet GA5401T is the one to get before the next cookout.