Hamilton Beach 8-Person Raclette Electric Grill - Perfect for Indoor Grilling

Carol A. goodman: Heats quickly. All parts are quality made and very easy to clean.

United States on Oct 09, 2023

Mrs RF Hunt: Awesome invention I love saute onion. Especially Italy onion & tomatoes.

United States on Oct 05, 2023

Ray Simon: We have only used it once so far and it worked reasonably well but the heat didn’t seem to melt the cheese as quickly on the ends. It was really nice to have the spatulas that come with the grill, so we didn’t have to order them separately.

United States on May 09, 2023

mhnstr: I really wasnt sure what to expect with this Hamilton Beach raclette grill. The reviews made me concerned about the grill not heating or heating unevenly. I was ready for the worst with this because I didnt want to spend double for the grill people were recommending since I will only use the grill maybe once or twice a year. It turns out I was pleasantly surprised.

I have only used the grill for raclette and so I can not write about cooking meats or anything on the top grill. There is one single heating element that winds its way around under the grill plate and so I cant imagine the grill gets that hot. But, boy did it melt the raclette cheese well. Even the slots on the ends cooked well (some reviews mention that the ends are problems). I used the top to keep some items warm and that worked well.

So, if you are looking for a raclette grill from a brand you know, this is a good option. I am not a raclette pro in that I dont make raclette all the time. But, for what I needed, this grill worked very well. And it cleaned up quickly! I hand washed the top plate, but everything else went in the dishwasher. And everyone has had fun with the raclette meals over the...

United States on Dec 29, 2022

Liz: I own four different brands of this product, and my family has been using these raclette grills for 30 years. Although this grill has its merits, it is our least favorite of the four.

Pros:
1. The top grilling surface is the largest we have seen, and it accommodates four or even five diners relatively comfortably. There's plenty of grilling surface area for everyone--a big plus.
2. This top surface is also easy to clean. Grooves are shallow enough and non-stick enough not to hold onto the little burnt particles that inevitably form during grilling. Everything washes off easily.
3. The whole machine is lightweight, which is nice when you are packing it up for storage after dinner. If this feature matters to you, you'll be quite happy (and if you buy a different brand, you should definitely avoid the cast-iron options).
4. Excellent price compared to other models. Great as a wedding gift, for example.

Cons:
1. It does not heat evenly or quickly. This is a major disadvantage of this machine. Over the holidays, we used it three different times, and we heard guests commenting quietly along the lines of, "Is this thing still on?" or "Should we turn up the...

United States on Jan 17, 2022