Top positive review
3 people found this helpful
Cooks hotter and more evenly very well-made unit.
By JayBee on Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2020
Before I bought the Magic Mill grill I had tried another brand the XL with a glass cover. After returning the item twice for defects and having the non-stick peel off of the grill on one unit I decided to try this one and I'm so glad I did. It does not have a glass top but I really don't need it as I have found out. Some of the features on this grill are a lot easier to use then the other one I had trouble with. For instance the tray which holds the water underneath the grill slides out from the side where the first one I bought is secluded inside and you really can't get to it until you are finished grilling and need to clean the unit. This unit seems to cook faster then the other one I bought, I'm really happy with it and of course it has the griddle as well. The griddle and the grill inserts are made quite a bit better then the other unit I tried to use. I do recommend this unit and it seems to be better engineered then some of the others out there that look the same.
Top critical review
15 people found this helpful
buy something more dependable
By Amazon Customer on Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2019
Loved it when I first got it I thought was just what I needed. Was wrong made twice eggs on griddle and meat 4 times on grille which got perfect but then joy went to unhappiness it stopped working. By that I mean it no longer got hot and didn't maintain the temperature in fact it only got to 140 degrees no hotter. then to make things worst reason it would not stay hot is because the fan came on and shut the unit down so I had to turn back on only to have the fan come on and shut down again. Very unhappy.
Sort by:
Filter by:
Cooks hotter and more evenly very well-made unit.
By JayBee - Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2020
Verified Amazon Purchase
Before I bought the Magic Mill grill I had tried another brand the XL with a glass cover. After returning the item twice for defects and having the non-stick peel off of the grill on one unit I decided to try this one and I'm so glad I did. It does not have a glass top but I really don't need it as I have found out. Some of the features on this grill are a lot easier to use then the other one I had trouble with. For instance the tray which holds the water underneath the grill slides out from the side where the first one I bought is secluded inside and you really can't get to it until you are finished grilling and need to clean the unit. This unit seems to cook faster then the other one I bought, I'm really happy with it and of course it has the griddle as well. The griddle and the grill inserts are made quite a bit better then the other unit I tried to use. I do recommend this unit and it seems to be better engineered then some of the others out there that look the same.
Very easy to use and maintain; Solid performance.
By Ron - Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020
Verified Amazon Purchase
Have only used this grill twice, but I am quite pleased: I cooked pancakes on the griddle and a steak on the grill. I was especially pleased with the grill. Its top temperature is much higher than the electric grills I have used previously, thus searing the steak as I prefer it. It is solidly constructed and very easy to take apart for cleaning. I had none of the problems with the unit's temperature mentioned by others. I wonder if they understood that while the grill and the griddle stack inside the unit for storage, you can only use one at a time during food preparation. The fan did not capture all of the smoke from cooking the steak, but only a negligible amount escapted. The only MINOR complaint that I have is that the temperature settings are in 20-degree increments. But I guess you really don't need settings finer than that on a open grill. I am happy with my purchase, no regrets.
buy something more dependable
By Amazon Customer - Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2019
Verified Amazon Purchase
Loved it when I first got it I thought was just what I needed. Was wrong made twice eggs on griddle and meat 4 times on grille which got perfect but then joy went to unhappiness it stopped working. By that I mean it no longer got hot and didn't maintain the temperature in fact it only got to 140 degrees no hotter. then to make things worst reason it would not stay hot is because the fan came on and shut the unit down so I had to turn back on only to have the fan come on and shut down again. Very unhappy.
Most used item in my kitchen
By Amazon Customer - Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
Verified Amazon Purchase
I've found this to be the easiest to use kitchen appliance I own. Last night I threw a couple of sausage links and some corn on the cob onto the grill and all I had to do was roll them around a bit to get a nice even grilling. For clean up most of the parts are dish washer safe but that hasn't been necessary. I wipe the grill down with a little canola oil before using and don't oil the food and it has yet to stick to the grill. i even did salmon and it didn't stick at all. Just slid around. I do need to contact amazon though as the grill has warped as soon as I started using it. Still usable but I would like a flat grill as it's supposed to be. Other than that no issues as all. Haven't had any smoke problems except for marinated steak and even then there was very little smoke. The best feature is the non stick coating. I simply rinse it in the sink and reassemble ready for the next use. You can get a good sear on one side of steaks but it takes longer for the second side as the grill tends to cool down with a thick cut of meat on it. It still cooks the meat beautifully though. Wish it came with a lid even though I haven't had any splattering issue while grilling. It'd just be nice to cover it when not in use or when using to slowly warm something.
All in all a great grill for a condo or apartment
By John Harper - Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2018
Verified Amazon Purchase
The grill is everything I expected. I use it with its own fan supplemented with the one over my stove. So far no splatter or serious smoke. Have not used it on anything with a lot of fat, but I don’t anticipate a problem. The only issue was I had a difficult time removing the fan cover initially. In fact I actually broke it. But I taped it back together and it does not hurt performance. All in all a great grill for a condo or apartment. I have cooked steaks, burgers, turkey burgers and chicken breast with no issue and they get a nice char while still staying moist inside. I recommend this product and hope you have more luck with the fan cover.
Easy to use, works great
By RyanJ - Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2018
Verified Amazon Purchase
I love how easy it is to assemble, just a couple quick removals of protective packaging and you're ready to go! It's easy to use and the manual is very clear. It heats up very fast and adjusts to a newly selected temperature in less than a minute. I just spritzed the grill plate lightly with olive oil and had no issues with sticking and it was easy to clean when I was done. The built in fan isn't all that loud, quieter than my stove hood fan. I didn't notice any issues with smoke and really had no problems at all. I have a very small kitchen with very little counter space but this grill has earned a permanent spot on the counter.
overall average
By A - Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021
Verified Amazon Purchase
Not only did I get the wrong type of grill, instead of copper as it is advertised, but this indoor grill has gotten to the point after being used a couple times where it turns off by itself when it gets too hot or to the temperature reached and the fan just sucks up some of the smoke so if you sre grilling chicken or such, you are still going to get quite an amount just not as much as an outdoor type grill. When you use the griddle, be mindful that since it has a little hole on the top/bottom to catch any oils, grease or liquids any liquid starting foods like eggs or batters will fall in there too since it all goes towards the hole as if it was on a slope. Overall, its an average type of grill.
Could have been 6 stars
By Pappy - Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2019
Verified Amazon Purchase
We bought this as our Christmas gift and I love using it. It looks like some thought out the design pretty good. Easy to use, easy to clean up, easy to store. I love the fan control that I can leave on after grilling to help with any residual smoke. I really like the 2 cooking surfaces. . . HOWEVER. . . At one point I noticed the griddle wasn't sitting solid. The more I use it, the worse it gets. I don't ever do quick temp changes, never clean it till it's back to room temperature and I can only believe this is going to get worse. Too bad becuase otherwise I could easily give this 6 out of 5 stars. 1/2021 update: After a year of using the replacement griddle plate I ve found its warping again. I cant find a reason for this! I still love this thing and use it almost daily. I'll try to find another plate, but next time... its gone for another brand.
Wonderful to use year round.
By Allie - Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2018
Verified Amazon Purchase
This grill is wonderful for grilling meat, and making pancakes. It is suppose to be smokeless, but it does male smoke. I usually put it on top of my oven and I have a vent there which removes the smoke. Maybe mine is defective and the fan is't working properly. But too expensive to ship it back.Otherwise it is what I expected and I do love it regardless of the smoke. The smoke coming from the grill is not heavy. I would recommend it to my friends as it is better than cooking on the outside grill in the winter time.
Good Grill for Price
By Honesty1 - Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020
Verified Amazon Purchase
The Magic Mill is a good grill. Heat distribution is good. If I only have one steak, and it’s not getting done on the sides, I put a slow cooker lid on top and that helps. The main parts can be washed in the dishwasher. But there will still be things in the base that need to be wiped down. Also, it’s not entirely smokeless, so I put the grill under my stove vent. Not a bad grill for the price.
Show more reviews