PKGO Charcoal Grill This was a very solid charcoal grill and the only reason it dropped off of the main list is because of how heavy it is. Although it's a manageable size, at 35 pounds it's a little heavier than a grill I'd personally want to be lugging around. The PKGO is solidly built and has a very cool dual function where the lid pops off and flips over into a hibachi so you can actually double your cooking surface and get that close-to-the-coals hibachi seer if you're looking for it. If you don't mind a little extra weight on your grill

Everdure Cube Portable Charcoal Grill: I really love this small and stylish charcoal grill with its built-in cutting board and prep container. The only thing keeping it off this list was the steep price, but it is currently on sale for $162. It's well-built and easy to maneuver (under 20 pounds) and if you've got the extra coin lying around, I say go for it. 

Magma Firebox Single-Burner: This is another grill I liked, but it's not portable or affordable. The burner alone weighs 26 pounds and originally cost $450 (though it's currently on a steep clearance), but you'll need to add the grill top accessory, which is currently sold out. This model was engineered with boaters in mind, so if you're setting sail, you might give the pricey Magma a closer look.

Giantex tabletop propane grill: I had no major issues with this grill. It worked fine, got hot and cooked evenly. When compared to the Weber Q and NomadiQ I simply like the design of those small gas grills better. The Weber Q is more solid and has those handy built-in shelves while the NomadiQ is simply the most portable gas grill I've ever seen. This is a fine grill and worthy of the $300 list price.

Char-Broil Portable Gas Grill: This grill is cheap and the product matches the price tag. It was rickety once assembled and didn't feel like it would last more than a season. For $50, what more could you hope for? If you need something to get you through a camping weekend or two, this should do the trick.

Char-Broil: Char-Broil Deluxe Tabletop Grill: While the above Char-Broil might work as a no-nonsense budget grill, this model is way too poorly designed and crafted to waste $70. One of the worst for value in the small grill category, and a definite stay-away.

BioLite Grill and Fire Pit: This is a solid option if you covet a fire pit that transforms into a grill for beach hangs and backyard barbecues. This $250 model worked well but we found the build a little chintzy for such a pricey grill.