We recently got a new 36" stove but it did not include a griddle. Can anyone recommend a removable griddle that I could use on my gas stove cooktop? Should I just buy a Lodge cast iron griddle or is there something else that will be better?

Thanks

Yep just get the Lodge.

We have one and also have an electric griddle. Both work fine.

same here. Just wipe it down and put it behind the range when not in use.

Thanks for the replies.

If you can, get an outdoor griddle setup like a Blackstone. I have a griddle top for the range and only use it for tortillas. Cast iron pans indoors, outside for the griddle.

Get a dedicated Blackstone or a portable 22" if you want to do more with it than make Pancakes and Grilled Cheese. The stovetop griddles that cover a front and back burner aren't worth a damn for anything else.

Pancakes, grilled cheese, quesadillas, hashbrowns, fried eggs, bacon, steaks, chicken, pork chops, sauting veggies, fried rice and a hundred other things are perfectly achievable with a stove top griddle. Especially if your stove top is oriented such that you can lay the griddle sideways rather than back to front.

Likewise cast iron holds heat well, and distributes it evenly so less hot/cold spots due to less than optimal burner placement.

Preheat the heck out of your cast iron griddle, be aware of where your burners are for hot/cold spots, and have the right spatulas and you're perfectly adequately prepared to handle most anything.

If you do find yourself doing a LOT of gridding, go ahead and pursue a dedicated griddle. I was given one as a birthday present Sept of last year... took me until July to actually need it.

Just consider your need before buying a dedicated griddle. Not knowing your need, jumping right into one could be really poor advice.

https://steelmadeusa.com/collections/outdoor-cooking
I gave this one a shot for an old chargriller that the gratings rusted out. Works great and I use it 2-3 times a week.

I have a Fulgor Milano range. They make a front/rear griddle that covers one side. I will likely buy because my family detroys the cooktop when they cook. At least half of it will stay clean. I bet most other range manufactureres have griddles that fit their ranges.

If I had space, I would buy a Blackstone like Fido recommends.