A backyard gas line usually means you want a natural gas (NG) grill (not propane). The big things that actually change the day-to-day experience are: cook surface size (how many people you cook for), heat control/evenness, and whether you want “extras” like an infrared sear burner / rotisserie / side burner. NG is also a “buy once, cry once” category—better build quality and parts support matter more than chasing max BTUs.
My top natural-gas BBQ picks (from your results)
Best overall for most backyards (great balance of performance + size)
Weber Genesis E-325 Natural Gas (Large Sear Zone) (from $999.00 - 10 sellers)
- Consistently strong cooking performance and heat control, and the Genesis line is a sweet spot for “serious but not crazy” money.
- Big enough for families/entertaining without going into massive 5–6 burner territory.
Best value if you just want rock-solid NG grilling (spend less, still excellent)
Weber E-310 Natural Gas (from $528.00 - 2 sellers)
- Tons of real-world ratings and a high Sifty Score for the price—this is the “no drama” pick.
- Trade-off: fewer premium features than Genesis (less “wow”), but the core grilling job is excellent.
Best “feature” upgrade (infrared + more capability)
Napoleon Rogue PRO 625 Natural Gas (Side burner) (from $1,304.00 - 7 sellers)
- If you want higher-end features and a bigger platform, this is a strong step up.
- Trade-off: pricier, and fewer total reviews than the Weber workhorses.
Side-by-side comparison
| Decision factor | Weber E-310 Natural Gas  |
Weber Genesis E-325 Natural Gas  |
Napoleon Rogue PRO 625 Natural Gas  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $528.0 | $999.0 | $1304.0 |
| Sifty Score | 93 | 92 | 98 |
| Main burners / zones | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Primary cooking area | 424 in² | 513 in² | 625 in² |
| Cooking grates | Porcelain-coated cast iron | Porcelain-coated cast iron | Stainless steel 304 |
| Standout feature | Best bang-for-buck, very proven | Larger sear zone + “premium Weber” feel | Bigger cooking surface + premium feature set |
| Common downside (from reviews) | Maneuvering / wheels; occasional hose/burner issues | Some complaints about more plastic + support | Minor design “open back” note; otherwise very positive |
| Best for | Reliable NG grilling on a budget | Most households that grill often | Frequent entertaining + wanting a bigger grill |
What I’d do next
If you want one clear recommendation without overthinking it: go with the Weber Genesis E-325 Natural Gas (from $999.00 - 10 sellers). It’s the best “forever backyard grill” balance here. If you want to keep it under about $600, choose the Weber E-310 Natural Gas (from $528.00 - 2 sellers).
One question that would lock this in:
About how many people do you typically grill for (most of the time)?