Southbend

Southbend 234R Broiler

4.5 2 verified reviews 50% would recommend
Model
234R
Series
234 Model
Category
Broilers

Features: Double deck radiant broiler with 4 Schwank broiler burners at 55,000 BTU NAT (45,000 BTU LP) with separate controls. Schwank broiler burners are radiant burners with ceramic tile catalysts, proven capable of withstanding extreme high temperatures without deterioration

Rating breakdown

5★1
4★1
3★0
2★0
1★0

How it scores

Reliability4.5
Ease of operation4.5
Cleaning3.0
Maintenance4.0
Versatility4.0

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What operators say

Reviewer photo for Carly Thompson-Reids

Carly Thompson-Reids · Restaurant Manager · Hillstone

Reviewed 234 Model · Apr 18, 2024

5.0

Would recommend to a colleague

  • Reliability5
  • Operation4
  • Cleaning3
  • Maintenance4
  • Versatility4

Great to finish off dishes and get color on items

What works

  • Great to brown proteins
  • Cheese melt

What doesn't

Can be hard to clean

Why this brand

Fit with our need and brand reputation

Do you use mulitiple units?

No

How long have you owned/used this equipment?

two years or more

What is your primary involvement with this equipment?

  • I manage users

What other brands did you consider before purchasing this piece of equipment?

  • Garland
  • Vulcan

Model details

Base
Mobile Stand
Cooking Cavities
Single
Heat Source
Infrared
Location
Countertop
Power
Electric
Style
Salamander
Reviewer photo for Jake W

Jake W · Executive Kitchen Managed · Klavons

Reviewed 234 Model · Apr 4, 2025

4.0
  • Reliability4
  • Operation5
  • Cleaning3
  • Maintenance4
  • Versatility4

Good for a few different things, older piece

What works

  • Melt cheese on burgers
  • Sear items

What doesn't

Can be hard to clean

Why this brand

Chosen by corporate to standardize

Do you use mulitiple units?

No

How long have you owned/used this equipment?

two years or more

What is your primary involvement with this equipment?

  • I am a user
  • I manage users

What other brands did you consider before purchasing this piece of equipment?

  • Vulcan

Model details

Base
Convection Oven
Cooking Cavities
Single
Heat Source
Ceramic
Location
Wall Mount
Power
Gas - Nat
Style
Salamander

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