Pit Boss 700FB Review — Is It a Worth It Outdoor Kitchen Investment? (2022)

As a smoking pellet grill, you expect the Pit Boss 700FB to be able to sear your steak and other meats perfectly. However, pellet grills are known to provide less heat than their convenient gas counterparts. Our experts have conducted a hands-on test of this pellet grill to answer all your trepidations about pellet grills in this Pit Boss 700FB Pellet review. 

Pros

• 700 square inches of cooking area 
• Natural wood pellet grill
• Digital control burn system 
• Porcelain-coated cast iron grill grates 
• Can come with a side shelf and lower cabinet
• Extra standard flame broiler layout
• Thermostatic temperature control
• LCD screen
• 21-pound hopper capacity
• Heavy-gauge steel construction
• 8-in-1 set

Cons

• The lid handle is a bit tight
• Temperature range can fluctuate a bit 

Pit Boss 700FB Design

The Pit Boss 700FB is a wood pellet smoking grill that has a heavy duty construction and a huge 700 sq in total cooking space. It operates on 100% natural wood pellets and has a digitally controlled burn system. If you like open flame grilling, the pellet grill also provides an innovative flame broiler that offers you full control for that perfect flavor. 

The temperature range goes from 170 to 600 degrees Fahrenheit with a steady operation temperature at 500 degrees Fahrenheit. As a pellet smoker, the heavy duty pellet can bring a lot to the table. 

Features of the Pit Boss 700FB

Now that you know the basics of what the Pit Boss 700FB  8 in 1 can offer, our team review Pit Boss 700FB Pellet grill will dive into more details about each of its features. This will help you get a better idea of what you’ll get for your money.

Material and Quality

Although the Pit Boss pellet grill isn’t made with stainless steel unlike other pellet grill brands such as Camp Chef and Rec Tec, it comes with a high quality 700 square inch cooking space grill constructed with heavy gauge steel. This will help the wood pellet grill weather all types of elements and can be stored outside without issue.

The Pit Boss 700FB pellet grill contains cast iron grids that are coated in porcelain. Porcelain coated cooking grids improve heat retention for the perfect searing food. They create a balanced environment and are very durable. Not to mention, porcelain coating is very ease to clean. 

Everything about the in this Pit Boss 700FB pellet grill is high quality and durable all the way down to the wheels. We will say that it does take a while to assemble the grill, but your efforts will be well worth it. 

Pit Boss 700FB Grilling Area Size and Capacity

If we are just talking strictly about cooking space, these Pit Boss wood pellet grills provide 523 inches sq in total cooking surface. But combined with the secondary cooking rack, your total cooking surface will reach 700 sq inches. 

700 sq in total cooking surface will give you enough room to grill food for up to 6 people. 

Grilling Performance

Our experts review Pit Boss grilling performance. This pellet grills information is all we’re after.  It’s a large grill with 700 square inches of cooking space meant for huge parties. It does a good job of preserving the flavor and juices of the char grill meat while adding hints of cherry or apple with the right technique. 

As a pellet smoker, the pellet grill delivers the grill smoke taste you crave with minimal effort on your end. As we mentioned, the hot temperatures make the grill suitable for food such as pizza, chicken, steaks, and even turkey. Grill should start on smoking for a full 10 minutes.

As a broiler it uses wood pellets, the pellet grill can rival some traditional gas grills and charcoal grills in terms of direct flame grilling. All in all, our team was  really very pleased with the delicious dinner that came as a result of the  pellet grill review we all got to enjoy. It has metallic flame broiler plate that easily slides into place above the flame for a char-grilled finish. If you want to cook your food in a healthier way, you may also insert the plate indirectly. A second rack is included with the grill to allows you to smoke your food.

Pit Boss 700FB Ease of Use

If you’re a lazy griller, the Pit Boss 700FB is incredibly easy to use with a set and forget design. It’s not just a fun rhyme but a really very useful feature for this model. All you need to do is fill the hopper, set the right temperature from the control panel, and then sit back and wait.

It’s almost like having a personal chef at your beck and call when you buy this griller.

Since the Pit Boss wood pellet [1] grills are on wheels, they are easy to maneuver and store away. The 700 inches of cooking space also allows give you a lot of room to improvise and create delectable meals of your choice.

Pit Boss 700FB Metal Broiler

As we previously mentioned earlier in the 700FB pellet grill review, the Pit Boss grill just like Yoder YS640 not only functions on wood pellets as a smoker, it can also become a flame broiler. You can achieve magnificent flavors in half the time with the high heat and design also gives you full control over direct flame grilling. 

Grates

The grates are an essential part of any grill as they have a big role to play in how durable and long-lasting the product is. Our team was pleasantly surprised by the porcelain coated cast iron grids. These coated cast iron grids are not only easy to clean, but they also disperse temperature evenly along your meats. 

The porcelain coating makes the broiler plate and grid non-stick and also enhances heat retention for a faster cook job.

Cleanup Features

It doesn’t matter how efficient the grill is, if you want to smoke, grill and broil, the cleanup will be significant. This is why our experts advise looking not only into the grilling capabilities but also the pellet cleanout chute door features of your next grill. Aside from Pit Boss, other great  model brands with impressive ease to cleanup features are the Char Broil and Dyna Glo. 

Unfortunately most pellet grills and smokers are not easy to clean. Emptying the unused pellets from the hopper takes a lot of effort. However, with this 700FB pellet grill review, our team was delighted to find that it features a specific pellet cleanout chute that makes easy clean up the rack which is a great value for money.

The porcelain coated grates are easy to clean. All you need to do is remove them from the rack and scrape them down. Since they are non-stick, the cleaning shouldn’t take more than just a few minutes. 

Temperature Control

The grill's temperature range is set at 180 to 500 degrees and has a digital thermometer which is an excellent value of price.  All you need to do is fill up the hopper, set your preferred temperature. The digitally controlled burn system LCD control board is very easy to operate and gives you a really precise handle on the temperature and  direct heat output. Since the operation is very simple and straightforward, the grill provides something for beginners and seasoned grillers alike. It has an electric ignition that allows you to light up the wooden pellets easily.

Don’t let the large size that’s big enough to cook for big families intimidate you. The brand makes their grills easy to use for anyone.

Pit Boss 700FB Price

The Pit Boss 700FB pellet grill is indeed fairly priced for all it has to provide and great value for money. It has many capabilities and features that will prove to be an excellent deal for the money. Yes, wood pellets can be pricier than charcoal and that’s something you have to consider when deciding whether the 700FB is the grill for you, but the temperature control, even heating and overall taste makes the 700FB a much better choice.

Not to mention, it can match gas and charcoal smokers in terms of heat and the durable construction will make sure of its presence for many family backyard barbecues to come.

Pit Boss 700FB Warranty

Just like with any major investment, our team always suggests a warranty. The grill comes with a 1 year warranty that covers the electrical system and certain components as well. Top-brands like Pit Boss and Traeger provide warranty to consumers in their products. 

Certain parts of the grill like the paint job, the lid covering and the gaskets among some others are not covered by the warranty. Just to make sure you have a good idea about what’s included, give the warranty a good readover just in case something comes defective or faulty. 

Having a warranty gives you buyer’s protection and peace of mind, knowing that if anything goes wrong, you will have the full support of the customer service. 

Pit Boss 700FB Review Conclusion

As we conclude our Pit Boss 700FB review, our team will end things on a very positive note. We thoroughly enjoyed reviewing this product and we also won’t complain about the delicious dinner it provided either. The 700FB pellets grill is easy to operate with digital temperature controls that are easily readable on an LCD screen.

Not only can it grill, it also has a built-in broiler and does well on the smoking aspect too. The large 700 square inches cooking area means you can host many backyard barbecue parties to come without anyone going hungry.