Santa Maria Grills
Santa Maria Grills for Wood & Charcoal Cooking
A Santa Maria grill is a traditional wood-burning BBQ grill featuring an adjustable height cooking grate, allowing you to control heat by raising or lowering the grill surface over an open flame. Designed for live-fire cooking, these grills deliver unmatched flavor using wood or charcoal.
At Heritage Backyard, our Santa Maria grills are handcrafted in the USA and built for both residential and commercial use. Whether you're cooking over oak wood for authentic Santa Maria-style barbecue or using charcoal for convenience, these grills offer precise control, durability, and a true open-fire cooking experience.
Why Choose a Santa Maria Grill?
- Adjustable height grate for precise heat control
- Ideal for wood burning or charcoal grilling
- Open-fire cooking for authentic BBQ flavor
- Heavy-duty construction for long-lasting performance
- Custom options including braseros, split grates, and stainless steel builds
Types of Santa Maria Grills
Portable Santa Maria Grills
Perfect for flexibility and mobility, portable Santa Maria grills bring live-fire cooking anywhere. Ideal for backyard use, events, or open cooking setups.
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Built-In (Drop-In) Santa Maria Grills with Firebox
Designed for permanent outdoor kitchens or masonry setups, these built-in Santa Maria grills include a firebox for wood or charcoal and are built to integrate seamlessly into your space.
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Santa Maria Grill Kits
Our grill kits are designed for custom installations, providing the core components you need to build your own Santa Maria grill into a masonry or outdoor kitchen setup.
Built for Real Wood-Fired Cooking
Unlike standard gas grills, Santa Maria grills are designed for cooking over real wood or charcoal, giving you full control over heat, smoke, and flavor. The adjustable grate system allows you to sear, slow cook, or manage flare-ups with ease.
From backyard grilling to commercial applications, these grills are built for performance, durability, and authentic live-fire cooking.
Handcrafted Quality You Can Trust
Every Santa Maria grill from Heritage Backyard is built with attention to detail, using high-quality materials designed to withstand high heat and outdoor conditions. Choose from black steel with stainless grilling surfaces or full stainless steel construction, depending on your needs.
If you’re looking for a true wood-burning BBQ grill with adjustable height control, our Santa Maria grills deliver the performance and craftsmanship serious outdoor cooking demands.