I bought a smooth top right before they came out with the bridge burner. There have been a few times I wish I had it and if I needed to buy a new range I would include it, but you can still use two burners at once on a large roaster pan to make turkey gravy, for instance, after the turkey roaster comes out of the oven.
I'm not sure what you mean that it's meant for a grill?
~~susie.