T-Fal OptiGrill+ Grill with Automatic Sensor Cooking for Perfectly Grilled Meals Every Time

Amazon Customer: Pour faire meilleurs steak et autre nourriture

Canada on Nov 18, 2023

Bob&Penny: The T-fal Opti Grill has its share of flaws that make it just passable. Unfortunately, out of three stakes meals we cooked, all ended up medium-well instead of the desired medium-rare, a significant disappointment for steak lovers. Additionally, the grill spits out oil during cooking, leading to a greasy, messy handle. Though the drip pan is useful, it could benefit from higher lips to contain the grease effectively.

The grill's design needs adjustments: the entire body heats uniformly, posing the risk of burning due to the large surface area and lack of controls. Furthermore, dealing with panini overflow and cheese residue inside the grill is challenging and might cause damage while attempting to clean it.

Regrettably, this grill, despite its price, seems more like a burdensome addition to the kitchen, causing more hassle than providing relief.

Canada on Oct 29, 2023

Amazon Customer: Works great. My favorite kitchen cooking appliance. This is second one I have owned. Wore out the first one after many many years!

Canada on Aug 28, 2023

Kalysa Bisbee: Been using this grill for months now and I can say that it cooks steaks, pork chops, and chicken breasts perfectly every time. Absolute five out of five for its ability to make cooking quick, easy and delicious. The problem comes when you try to clean it.

The bottom grill plate has these little studs on it which I suppose are designed to keep the meat from slipping, but they destroy anything you try to clean it with. Regular sponges are shredded, and even my reliable scrub buddy got damaged. This is a real shame because the top grill plate doesn't have those studs and cleans up quick and easy.

All and all an amazing product that suffers from a single annoying design flaw.

Canada on Apr 22, 2023

Ted H. Gordon: I bought the unit for a dinner five weeks away. When I opened the box, the “new” product arrived used, blackened by grease, and some rust. According to the law (FTC), it is against the law to sell used products as new. Since I did not open the box during the four-week period, the seller refused to exchange the item for a new one, so I donated it to Goodwill. My experience with this product is horrible, and you might consider another manufacturer.

In fairness, the other unit I purchased (bought a year earlier) arrived new and worked great, but 50% makes me argue against this product when there are so many other similar competing items.

United States on Apr 05, 2023

Melissa: I researched many many grills. All kinds of grills. Reviews from Amazon and external sites. And a friend has one he loves. It’s fantastic! It’s opened up a great new way to cook dinner. Did my steak medium rare with no trouble at all! I did potato slices (1/4” thick), chicken, zucchini. All came out perfectly. And I really have no idea what I’m doing. This is a second kitchen item I’m really loving (the other is my instapot).

Other reviews talk about breakage and customer service. To that I say, everyone’s experiences will be different. Time will tell if the unit is truly made to last. So far it seems well made. The grill plates are nice and lightweight which surprised me. They have a great release button system so you can wash them.

Cons? Ok the power cord is short but not for me. So not really a con. But I had to find something negative to report. Nothing is perfect.

Canada on Jul 31, 2021

May: Easier to clean faster to cook I wish the plates were flat and can be reversible where you can cook eggs bacon or pancakes but overall its great to have it.

United States on Jan 11, 2019

Candace Bowman: I Love this grill! I used it to make dry rubbed pork chops my first time yesterday and they came out perfectly! Very juicy and tender. There is no need to check your meat like you do on a foreman grill. It literally does all the work for you. My 1.5in chops were Cooked to perfection in about 10 mins.
One suggestion when using this is to season your meat a little less than usual. I use heavy seasoning when outdoor grilling because a lot seems to melt off on a traditional grill but with this you don't lose a lot of your seasoning.

United States on Apr 05, 2017

Buffy's mom: After reading the book and studying it for a few days, I washed the grills and the drip tray. I bought a marinated chicken breast and a beautiful strip steak two days ago, and.after careful consideration, I decided tonight was the night. I threw the chicken breast in the freezer and decided it was all or nothing. I microwaved a potato while the grill preheated and thought at least I'll have the potato to eat. I preheated the OptiGrill+ and when it was ready, put on the strak. I never lifted the lid, but trusted the grill. I took the steak off just after the rare beep and it was WONDERFUL, perfectly grilled and juicy. In one meal this has paid for itself. I am single and live in Wisconsin, not the place to grill outside for one. I can't wait to use it again!

Update.May 24, 2017
I've tried a single pork chop twice now and neither one was edible. Both came out tough and grey - very disappointing. I think the problem is that with one one boneless pork chop, the top is so heavy that it flattens the meat and cooks too quickly to brown the outside or leave the inside juicy. Maybe with a number of chops - but I'm only one person and I bought this so I could grill for just myself...

United States on Feb 12, 2017

Kenny P: I purchased this a couple weeks ago, and since then I have not touched my stove! I've cooked several steaks on it, sirloins and new yorks and it cooks them perfectly every time; I dont even need to season them any more, just throw on some salt and pepper and throw them on. Also I have cooked several chicken breasts and turkey burgers and all you have to do is power it on, press the poultry button, let it preheat, throw on the chicken, close the lid and wait to hear the beep. Cooks it perfect every time, and there is no fatty cooking oil needed! I highly recommend this product to any one who is looking for a simpler way to cook meals without all the skillets and pans or greasy oils.

United States on Oct 02, 2016