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The Grill Works

"Your Grilling Headquarters"

About Us

The Grill Works, proudly owned by Brian and Lisa Gilliatt in Marion, Iowa, has been a cornerstone for grill enthusiasts since 2000. Our journey began at home, servicing Charmglow Natural Gas Grills from the 60s and 70s. In 2009, an exciting opportunity arose—to acquire a Chicago-based distributorship, furthering its 50-year legacy as a supplier of replacement grill parts to hardware stores nationwide. In May 2010, we opened our Marion storefront, transforming our passion into a thriving business. Family-driven and community-focused, The Grill Works is committed to excellence and customer satisfaction. Our heartfelt thanks go to our community for their steadfast support as a locally owned enterprise. Together with our family—both by blood and by bond—we look forward to sharing our love for grilling with even more enthusiasts as we continue to grow.

Areas Served

Our Professional Associations

Iowa Barbecue Society
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS)

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Grills
Specialty Rub: Gun Powder
Grilling Accessories
Charcoal
Carries Over 11 Different Varieties of Wood Pellets
Over 200 Sauces and Rubs
Grill Cook Books
Smokers
Injectors
Briner
Wood Planks, Chunks and Chips
Salt Planks
Green Mountain Wood Pellet Grills
A Mazen Smoking Products
Free Estimates
Consultations
Free Assembly

Our Services include:

Grill Sales, Parts and Accessories
Free Estimates
Consultations
Free Assembly
Grill Repairs on Certain Makes and Models
Free Grill Classes

Our Brands include:

MHP
Green Mountain
Blues Hog Sauces and Rubs
John Henry Sauces and Rubs
The Big Green Egg
ThermoWorks
Grizzley Coolers
Gun Powder

Our Products include:

BBQ Sauces and Rubs
Glazes
Mustards
Seasonings
Injections
Marinades
Lump Charcoal
Wood Chips; Pellets and Chunks
Grill Grates
Pizza Accessories
Thermometers
Temperature Gauges
Fire Boards
Carving Knives
Smoke Tubes

Testimonials

On 10/24/2025 Alex Eusquiano had this to say:
Every time I go here, the people are super nice. They have a bunch of different rubs that you can try before you buy them. The people here are experts at what they do. They have a lot of knowledge when it comes to the rubs.

On 10/20/2025 Christopher Jansen had this to say:
GRILL WORKS IS THE BEST!!!! HANDS DOWN!!! They stand behind their products more than any company I've ever seen.I had an issue with a grill a few years after purchase. The owners went above and beyond when they most certainly could have brushed me off with my concerns. I will never spend my money elsewhere, and I will always recommend Grill Works as the go to store. Thank you so much guys . The old school bulletproof customer service is outstanding 👏 👌

On 8/30/2025 joe sherz had this to say:
Is so nice to walk into a place and you get what you are there for. It could be parts, equipment, seasoning, accessories, you walk in "i need this" and they help. Its a fantastic buisness and they people working there are great.

On 8/18/2025 Brian Kriener had this to say:
Always friendly staff and able to answer any question you have

On 8/13/2025 Jason Pasker had this to say:
Best place in town! Awesome seasonings and great customer service. Gun Powder and Killer Honey Bee are my favorites.

Contact Us

The Grill Works
763 8th Ave. Marion, IA 52302
Phone: (319) 395-7118
Fax: (319) 373-7118
Email: info@thegrillworks.net

Just a Few Blocks from Uptown Marion. Parking Lot Available

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Discover, American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Cards, Checks, PayPal

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM