We have tried gas and charcoal. We just did not get the food the way we liked it on gas only one way to cook it. With charcoal you can put the heat where you want it. the taste is better after all why do you bbq if not for the flavor it adds to food. Just broil it inside if you use gas it is the same. the weber is the best we have used it lasts and has grill assessories available if you need anything. because nobody likes to clean the grate ours gets yucky and I go out every summer and get a new one, they are not that expensive.