yeah I've had propane steaks before and I know this was brought up before, but it just goes too fast. the food was half decent, but I got no enjoyment out of it what-so-ever. I don't taste coals. I only taste the smoke from the charcoal, which has a great smell, and the marinade, which I always use with steaks. I'm gonna try fish on the grill sometime. I've heard that's really good. just put some aluminum foil down over where you cook the food. btw, I'll get the fish from the GROCERY STORE, just so no one gets scared. lol