Viking Gas-Propane Grills (BBQ) & Parts For Sale Reviews

Viking Range, LLC is an American public company founded in 1987 by Fred Carl Jr when the professional performance to the home kitchen was introduced. Due to demand and innovation, the line quickly grew into the complete Viking kitchen, both indoor and out, and the company quickly became one of the industry leaders in outdoor cooking products. The company specializes in selling kitchen appliances for residential and commercial use.

Today the company offers three complete lines of premium appliances including cooking, ventilation, kitchen cleanup, and refrigeration, as well as various outdoor appliances. These, for example, include freestanding ranges, cooktops, ovens and microwaves, kitchen ventilation, refrigerators, wine cellars, ice machines, gas grills, and Charcoal Smokers and other cooking appliances.

There are few series that this company offers and those are: “Professional”, less expensive “Designer” series and their new “Commercial” line of kitchen appliances for use in restaurants.

In 2012, The Middleby Corporation, a global leader in the commercial foodservice equipment industry, acquired Viking. Middleby has an established presence outside of the U.S., which is hoped to help the Viking expand to new markets in the future. In today’s review, we are going to focus on Viking gas grill models.

Viking Gas Grill Reviews

Viking 30″ Built-in Grill Model #VQGI5300 Review

The Viking built-in gas grill model has one cast brass burner and one ProSear 2 Burner which has a cooking power of 48,000 BTUs.

This Viking gas grill has 600 sq. inches of main grilling space and 240 sq. inches of secondary cooking space which equals the total of 840 square inches of cooking area. There is also a dual-position rotisserie with heavy-duty, 3-speed motor and rear infrared burner with total heat power of 14,000 BTUs which help provide added heat for more even cooking.

These Viking outdoor gas grills also have a convenient smoker box, which allows you to add your favorite wood chips and get that rich, smoky restaurant quality taste in all your grilled items. All grills have ceramic briquettes, that allow more even radiant heat distribution beneath the cooking surface. They also trap all the drippings which produce rich smoke and help minimize the flare-ups.

This Viking gas grill is available in LP gas and natural gas and needs to be ordered specifically. There are also dual halogen grill surface lights and Control illumination with the blue LEDs Hot surface ignition system.

Other versions of Viking 30″ Built-in Grill

Viking 30″ Freestanding Grill Model #VQGFS5300

The Viking gas grill has one cast brass burner and one ProSear 2 Burner which has cooking power of 48,000 BTUs. It has 600 sq. inches of the main cooking area and 240 sq. inches of the second area. With this Viking gas grill, you also get a dual-position rotisserie with heavy-duty, 3-speed motor and rear infrared burner with total heat power of 14,000 BTUs like the previously described model. There is also a stainless steel grill cart that provides a stable platform for your outdoor cooking adventure, whether you are next to the pool, on the deck, or anywhere in between. All the other features are the same as the previously described Model #VQGI5300.

Viking 36″ W. Built-in Grill Model #VQGI5360 Review

The Viking ProSear Burner and Rotisserie Model has two cast brass burners and one ProSear 2™ Burner with a total of 73,000 BTUs cooking power. It has 640 sq. inches of main grilling surface space and 295 sq. inches of secondary surface. This Viking outdoor gas grill has heavy-duty welded construction eliminates gaps where grease and moisture can collect. An additional feature is the grill grates constructed out of high-quality stainless steel. All the other features are the same as the Model #VQGI5300.

Other versions of 36″W. Built-in Grill with ProSear Burner and Rotisserie

Viking 36″ W. Freestanding Grill Model #VQGFS5360

The Viking outdoor gas grill has two cast brass burners and one ProSear 2™ Burner with a total of 73,000 BTUs cooking power. It has 640 square inches of primary cooking space and 295 square inches of secondary cooking space which equals the total of 935 square inches of cooking space. There is also a stainless steel grill cart providing a stable platform for your outdoor cooking adventure. All the other features are the same as previously described 30″W. Built-in Grill w ProSear Burner and Rotisserie Model #VQGI5300.

Viking 42” W. Built-In Gas Grill #VQGI5420

The Viking #VQGI5420 has two cast brass burners and one ProSear 2™ Burner with a total of 73,000 BTUs cooking power. It has 855 square inches of primary cooking space and 345 square inches of secondary space which equals the total of 1200 square inches of cooking space. This Viking gas grill also has dual-position rotisserie with heavy-duty, 3-speed motor and rear infrared burner with total heat power of 16,000 BTUs like the previously described model. All the other features are the same as previously described Model #VQGI5300.

Other versions of 42”W. Built-in Grill with ProSear Burner and Rotisserie

42″W. Freestanding Grill Model #VQGFS5420

The Viking 42″ gas grill has two cast brass burners and one ProSear 2™ Burner with a total of 73,000 BTUs cooking power. Space consists of the 855 sq. inches of the main cooking space and 345 sq. inches of an additional surface which equals the total of 1200 square inches of cooking space. This Viking gas grill also has a dual-position rotisserie with heavy-duty, 3-speed motor and rear infrared burner with total heat power of 16,000 BTUs. All the other features are the same as previously described  #VQGI5300.

54″W. Built-in Grill #VQGI5540 Review

The Viking Freestanding Model #VQGI5540 has three cast brass burners and one ProSear 2″ Burner with a total of 98,000 BTUs heat power. There is also 1100 square inches of primary cooking space and 445 square inches of secondary cooking space. This Viking outdoor gas grill also has dual-position rotisserie with heavy-duty, 3-speed motor and two rear infrared burners with total heat power of 28,000 BTUs. These Viking grills have a premium smoker box included, which allows you to get that rich, smoky restaurant quality taste in all your grilled items. All the other features are the same as previously described as #VQGI5300.

Viking 13” W. Double Side Burners Model #VQGSB5130 Review

This Viking 13” W. Double Side Burners Grill has two 15,000 BTU brass burners capable of delivering intense high heat and a low simmer. Both the burners and the burner basin are sealed and very easy to clean. Another benefit of this Viking gas grill is that there is a stainless steel cover that protects the burner(s) when they are not in use.

20″W. Power Burner Model #VQGPB5200 Review

This Viking grill 20″ W. Power Burner Model #VQGPB5200 has dual-ring cast brass burner and maximum heat control -from 3,000 BTU up to 46,000 BTU. The large stainless steel grate surface of this Viking gas grill accommodates an oversized stockpot and removable center grate allows the use of a commercial-style wok. All the other features are the same as previously described #VQGSB5130 model.

Viking Outdoor Gas Grill Parts And Accessories

If some part of your grill stops working, you can always buy a replacement part such as hose, cylinders, grates, and so on. The replacement parts are different for different grill models and can be found on the brand’s official site. Sometimes you can come accross some universal parts that are being sold, but we advise to double check the dimension of the universal part so you can be sure that it is a perfect fit for your Viking outdoor gas grill. If you want to learn more about gas replacement parts check out my post.

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Conclusion: Are Viking Gas Grills Worth The Money?

The main problem with Viking natural gas grills is that they are hard to find on the market, especially on webshops made by big retailers like Amazon or Walmart. That is why I would recommend you to check out some more popular brands like Weber gas grills, or even Coleman gas grills. If you are interested in other gas grills, check out my post about best natural gas grills on the market too.