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Blackstone

1517 Original 28" Omnivore Griddle

A 2-burner propane flat-top griddle with a rear grease management system.

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$249.99 · In stock

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Specifications

Based on published manufacturer specifications.

Number of burners
2
Fuel type
Propane
Includes lid/hood
No
Portable design
No

Pros & Limitations

Pros

  • Rear grease management system keeps the cooking surface cleaner during use
  • 28-inch cooking surface handles larger batches
  • One of Blackstone's most established, widely-reviewed models

Limitations

  • No hood/lid, unlike the 1883 Original 28, limiting it to open-surface cooking only
  • Same rust-prevention maintenance requirements documented across the Blackstone griddle line

What Owners Say

Summarized from customer reviews and independent owner write-ups — see sources below.

Common praise

  • Independent reviewers consistently cite this as one of Blackstone's most established, widely-reviewed models, praising the rear grease management system for keeping the cooking surface cleaner during use.

Common complaints

  • Based on category-level Blackstone research: rust on the cold-rolled steel surface is a widely-documented issue without proper seasoning and drying after use

Overall owner sentiment

One of Blackstone's most established griddles, with a large body of independent reviews; rust prevention requires the same ongoing maintenance documented across the Blackstone griddle line, particularly since this open (no-hood) design has more surface exposure than the hooded models.

Best For

Likely to suit cooks who want Blackstone's classic full-size, open griddle format without paying for a hood they may not use.

Watch-Outs

  • –Season and dry the cooking surface thoroughly after each use — this is an open (no-hood) design, and rust is a documented issue across this product line

Facts last verified 9/27/2026.

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