Napoleon Prestige 500 Propane Gas Grill Expert Overview

Napoleon Prestige 500 Propane Gas Grill Expert Overview | BBQGuys

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Күн бұрын

We approached this Napoleon Prestige 500 gas grill review with years of admiration for Napoleon’s brand, but as always, we had to get under the (literal) hood before making any bold declarations. Chef Tony was more than happy to oblige with his series of tried-and-true tests that get to the bottom of quality, performance, and features. On the quality side, Chef Tony found plenty to love in his Napoleon Prestige 500 review, from leading construction among Practical-class grills to a lifetime warranty on the main components. Every feature was thoughtful and effective, with a ceramic infrared side sear burner and rear rotisserie burner taking things to the next level in terms of cooking versatility. And performance? Well, let’s just say there’s an interesting interplay between the thermocouple experiments and real-world grilling tests that you have to see for yourself. In fact, our entire Napoleon Prestige 500 grill review is something you should see for yourself! We’ve done enough talking, so scroll up, sit back, and enjoy.
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Chef Tony Matassa grew up in the restaurant business, starting in his family’s New Orleans eatery before running one of his own. No wonder he has such vast knowledge of and passion for food science, which he puts to use every day as our jack-of-all-trades (and master of many). Longtime fans of the channel know Tony has been testing grills for more than 10 years, though we’re partial to his performance in our recent Grillabilities℠ series.
Featuring: Tony Matassa
Filmed/ Directed by: Paris Frederick
Filmed by: Caleb Thornton
P.A.: Caleb Thornton
Edited by: Christian Argamasilla

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@mvm3016 20 күн бұрын

Purchased this grill in 2021. Absolutely love it.

@kevinmilner4352 Жыл бұрын

I just purchased this grill. Can't wait for it to arrive!

@DomBogey94 24 күн бұрын

Just purchased one from you guys a few hours ago! Cant wait:)

@PatrickQT 2 жыл бұрын

Best Grill review I've seen so far by a mile. Nice job!

@najeebahmad3103 2 жыл бұрын

I bought this grill from BBQGuys just over a year ago and it has been absolutely fantastic! I plumbed in the natural gas version, and the convenience has been a game changer. Everything about the grill has exceeded my expectations after 20 years with my trusty Weber, and the real surprise has been how much I've enjoyed the rotisserie (I cooked our past 2 Thanksgiving turkeys on it and it was delicious!).

@BBQGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you are enjoying it!

@joshuaychung 2 жыл бұрын

My Weber grill, after, 15 years, finally gave in - the cookbox cracked at the hinge to the lid so I can no longer use it. Apparently, the cookbox isn't covered under the 25 year warranty (back in 2007 when I bought the grill). I'm considering this as a replacement, but I'm wondering if this needs to be plugged in or something for those LEDs or other accessories to work other than the rotisserie. I'd understand that you need power for the rotisserie, but for the other parts, it'd be annoying to plug this in just to cook.

@leviaestes 2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuaychung I've seen in other reviews that it's battery powered but don't know the specs on that.

@joshuaychung 2 жыл бұрын

@@leviaestes I've since purchased this grill. The LED lights for the knobs are, indeed, battery powered.

@JosephSmith72 3 ай бұрын

I too just bought this grill and I love it! I’m wondering how heavy of a turkey can you put on on the rotisserie any input is appreciated thanks!

@websherpa Жыл бұрын

My neighbour and I have had Napoleon 500 RSIB grills (not Prestige but generally the same grill without some leds and such) for about 10 years now. Napoleon stands behind it and the only thing I've changed is the flavour bars. Napoleons do run a bit hot though. It's hard to cook low heat without setting up zones.

@SimpleAndyRock 2 жыл бұрын

I love that grill. It was super hard to find when I got mine, but love it.

@BBQGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@Edward135i 2 жыл бұрын

3:12 most people do a biscuit test, I love that you guys go the extra mile and use something your average person would actually cook a ton of on a grill.

@BBQGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@user-od6gw8xq3j Жыл бұрын

Prestige phantom 500 review please! Consider tp buy one

@dc5duben96 10 ай бұрын

thanks for the info, im in the market for a new grill and while doing the research on all the competition it seems like most other brands dont even really come close to the napoleon grills interms of features and value for the price. i do have 1 question though, are you able to remove the grill head and install it into a built in countertop? Iam in the process of building an outdoor kitchen so i would use the grill cart at first but later on i would like to build it into my kitchen.

@Kindred420 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered this grill from you guys but now I have a question. My prone is run from a large tank underground to my cabana. Can I assemble the grill with the propane hose running out the back instead of inside the unit so I can hook up my propane?

@JanFinochio Жыл бұрын

Can the side grill be used to boil a pot of water?

@mikek5631 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the overview. Does the Prestige 500 RSIB come with a Rotisserie kit included in the box with motor and all? It says on it's website "rotisserie included" but then just has a picture of the bar. In today's world I want to be sure because you just never know.

@bscepter 2 жыл бұрын

Came here to ask this. Just ordered one and was curious. My suspicion is the kit is extra, as it retails for between $120-200, depending on the model.

@Teodor_P 2 жыл бұрын

@@bscepter The whole kit is included (motor and all).

@bscepter 2 жыл бұрын

@@Teodor_P Got it. Used it. Love it!

@jasongray2051 2 жыл бұрын

I grill. Literally 3 to 5 days a week and live on the coast. I have watched as my Ducane has outlasted quite a few Webers due to the corrosive environment over the past 15yrs. It's going to be sad to let her go but it's finally getting due to be retired. Can I expect the same longevity from a Nepoleon stainless grill?

@BBQGuys 2 жыл бұрын

One thing to consider: While this grill is built tough, and backed by a strong warranty, Napoleon Prestige Pro grills are not "all stainless steel", which is what many customers are shopping for nowadays. Along with the stainless steel components on the grill, you will also find cast aluminum and porcelain enameled steel components too, such as cart legs, back panels, etc.

@BESTBULLDOGUSA 2 жыл бұрын

@@BBQGuys What are 2-3 alternatives to this grill for someone in the market? Love all the features and budget under 2k... Thanks!

@destin32541 2 жыл бұрын

I Liked and that Grill will be on my courtyard.!!!

@BBQGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it!

@andreaschristoporou307 2 жыл бұрын

Would the quality of the build and coming be good enough for a commercial kitchen (burgers)?

@BBQGuys 2 жыл бұрын

We wouldn't recommend this for a commercial kitchen.

@faragmostafa633 11 ай бұрын

What did I do without this for so long?2 pieces of French Toast at a time ?20 minutes for 10 pancakes ?NO MOREthis griddle is awesomeTook some time to season before first use kzfaq.infoUgkxHM5jmQoi4dbb0hoWSBs9hPhSwXUbGVG_ did brunch and hibachi dinner on Mother’s Day and it worked like a charmSturdy, well built and heats up quick. burners2-4 were a little stubborn but then lit up.Great addition to my patio.Bought the cover and it’s great, also bought the accessories kit - scraper is good but the spatulas are flimsy to be honest that’s my only negative.

@DomBogey94 2 күн бұрын

Hey guys, purchased this grill from you on your Amazon store. Where can I find the model number and serial number of the grill????

@garygangster2414 Жыл бұрын

My question.. if you have the two furthest burners on and one goes out will it relight…

@JG-yk6ny Жыл бұрын

Yes, the crossbar automatically relights burners that go out

@joshuaychung 2 жыл бұрын

Do these have to be plugged into an electric socket for the LEDs to work?

@drzoidberg1 2 жыл бұрын

The LEDs are powered by 4 D size batteries.

@joshuaychung 2 жыл бұрын

@@drzoidberg1 Thank you. I've been told that Prestige PRO needs to be plugged in, so that makes my decision easy. I have zero desire to plug my grill in.

@bgrt40 Жыл бұрын

Rotisserie has to plugged in but dials and ignition are D size batteries

@MrNvinci Ай бұрын

@@drzoidberg1 3x D batteries not 4. And they are included in the box

@kazcnepj 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this grill over the new 2022 Webers?

@BBQGuys 2 жыл бұрын

It's hard to say. But the new Weber's with their sear station, side storage and cooking system are hard to beat.

@meatcan 2 жыл бұрын

weber and napolean offer a bit different cooking styles because of their difference in heat insulation

@drzoidberg1 2 жыл бұрын

There are some differences. The Weber Genesis does not have a rotisserie burner. The Weber sear station is just a regular extra tube burner and is in the main cook area as opposed to on the side. The Weber has an external tank with a visual shield. This opens up more storage inside the cabinets. The Weber burners are not connected so if one goes out it will not reignite but the gas still flows. The Weber are 3 burners with the 4th burner offset for the sear station so the cooking zones are different/asymmetrical. The Weber does not have a lifetime warranty. The Weber has 9mm stainless steel grills vs 7.5mm on the Napoleon.

@Ryan-re1rs Жыл бұрын

@@drzoidberg1 nice info. I'm on a toss up between this and the weber. I live 5 min away from a weber factory and was hoping to see if I can get a discount, but doesn't look like it. So 1,350 on the weber or 1,350 on this one. Idk.

@lits5984 Жыл бұрын

@@Ryan-re1rs Not sure if you’ve purchased a bbq yet but I just bought the prestige phantom 500. Putting that up to the Webber in my mind it’s an easy win! It looks sick and performs like a dream. The cast stainless steel grates are also unbelievable. Good luck with whatever you choose, or chose 😂

@plantice 2 жыл бұрын

how does this compare to the pre-2022 genesis ii models?

@BBQGuys 2 жыл бұрын

BIGGEST differences is the radiant infrared side burner that Weber has never had and the rear burner for rotisserie where Weber has none.

@meatcan 2 жыл бұрын

@@BBQGuys dont forget about those cast stainless grills on the phantom! theyre a huge difference maker especially for the price

@meatcan 2 жыл бұрын

weber is great but its cooking experience is lackluster compared to the phantom model. definitely comparable to the regular p500 models tho

@johnd7904 Жыл бұрын

Too slick high pressure game changer for me. I was looking for an honest down to earth review.

@AttommicDog 2 ай бұрын

I assume those were 80/20 burgers but even still I was surprised how well it handled the grease. I have seen disasters with far less burgers.

@timschannel910 Жыл бұрын

The side burner grate rust out in over a year. It's not stainless steel. It's cast iron.

@Mazman55043 2 жыл бұрын

Prestige pro review by any chance?

@BBQGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Of course: www.bbqguys.com/expert-reviews/gas-grills/napoleon-prestige-pro-gas-grill

@milesgibson13 Жыл бұрын

I used this review among others to influence my purchase of this grill, and I just have to say, how can you sell this grill in good conscience? There are some good features, but there is so much smoke it kicks out literally right into your face, it makes it almost impossible to use sometimes. Stop taking money from your brands and shilling an inferior product - actually call out poor design where it's warranted and hold brands to account.

@sgtdice 2 жыл бұрын

I really wanted to buy one for a built-in kitchen. But I just don't understand how a freestanding one with the sear station can cost the same as a inset one without additional items? Just boggles my mind and makes me wonder about the company.