BLACKSTONE 17" Omnivore Tabletop Griddle — 267 sq in Portable Flat Top, 12,500 BTU H-Burner

The Blackstone 1971 Original 17" Omnivore Tabletop Griddle is a compact, high-heat flat top that delivers 267 square inches of even cooking power for meals anywhere you go.

This 17-inch Blackstone griddle blends portability with roominess, letting you cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a single flat surface whether you’re tailgating, camping, or cooking on a balcony. Designed with a powerful H-style 12,500 BTU burner, it heats fast and spreads heat evenly across the steel top. Built-in conveniences like piezo ignition, non-slip feet, and Blackstone’s patented rear grease management system keep the focus on cooking rather than cleanup.

How quickly does the griddle heat and how even is the cooking surface?

The H-style burner supplies 12,500 BTUs to warm the 267 sq. in. cold-rolled steel surface fast and maintain consistent temperatures across the plate. That even heat helps you sear burgers, flip pancakes, and sauté vegetables with predictable results.

• 12,500 BTU H-style burner for fast heating
• 267 square inches of cold-rolled steel cooking area
• Even heat distribution for uniform browning and searing

What portable features make it good for travel and outdoor use?

The design prioritizes lightweight convenience and stable operation: the compact footprint fits most fold-out tables, non-slip feet secure the griddle while cooking, and a simple piezo ignition gets it firing without matches. Its powder-coated steel body and stainless front plate resist outdoor wear between trips.

• Compact 17" footprint for easy transport and setup
• Non-slip feet keep the griddle steady on uneven surfaces
• Piezo push-and-turn ignition for quick starts without a lighter
• Durable powder-coated body and stainless front plate

How does grease management and cleanup work?

Blackstone’s patented rear grease management system channels drippings away from the cooking area to a convenient grease cup, cutting down on mess and simplifying cleanup after bacon, burgers, and other greasy foods. The flat top wipes clean once it has cooled slightly and been scraped with a spatula.

• Rear grease channel directs fat to a removable grease cup
• Flat top surface wipes and scrapes clean quickly
• Low-maintenance stainless front plate resists staining

What can I cook on the 17" Omnivore and how many will it feed?

The flat top surface is extremely versatile—use it for pancakes, eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, burgers, fish, vegetables, and one-pan dinners. With 267 square inches of usable space, you can prepare meals for two to four people in a single batch, depending on portion sizes.

• Breakfast staples: pancakes, eggs, hashbrowns, bacon
• Lunch/dinner: burgers, fish, stir-fried veggies, fajitas
• Feeds approximately 2–4 people per cooking session

Who is this for? The Blackstone 1971 Original 17" Omnivore Tabletop Griddle is ideal for outdoor cooks who want a balance of portability and real cooking capacity: weekend campers, tailgaters, balcony chefs, and small families. If you need a dependable, quick-heating flat top that’s easy to move, simple to use, and straightforward to maintain, this griddle gives you a compact outdoor kitchen without sacrificing performance.