When I started grilling decades ago it was with a Weber. I was happy. Everything tasted great. Got talked into 'gas'. It's so much more convenient don't you know. Tried several. Wasn't happy. My kitchen stove is convenient too, but it won't give me that grilled flavor either. Got 'smokers' (several) and charcoal grills (several) and final said, "What am I doing? I need a Weber!" I paid $79 for this little jewel and it's perfect for my wife and I or a group of up to 4-6, depending. You could easily do 4-5 one pound+ Porthouse steaks with room to spare. You can do a chicken or ribs with an offset fire and indirect cooking. Ideal for a couple or small family, If you're a party animal or breed excessively get the 22.5 inch. If there's always 15 people at your house or you have multiple wives get the 27 incher. I even do 'faux' smoking. Build the fire on one side and toss a chunk of Hickory or Oak kindling on the coals, put the food on the other side and put the lid on. Works just fine for a smokey flavor to your food. I know professional chefs who use the Weber at home for their own family meals and for 'faux' smoking. And they don't  WASTE MONEY on things that don't work.  It takes me 15-20 minutes for my coals to get to the point I can dump them out and spread them, but a gas grill takes 5-10 to warm up anyway. I love the new ash clearing system and the metal tab to hang the lid on the side of the grill-brilliant!