So you're looking to get those awesome grill lines on your meat without using a barbecue or you want to serve up some pancakes and bacon like a pro? Then a griddle or a stovetop or as an appliance.
Grill pans are great for that barbecue taste without having to step outside. The ridges ensure that your food isn't sitting in grease. Like griddles, grill pans come in Reversible grill/griddles are the best of both worlds if you can't decide which to get.