Gorilla Grip Stainless Steel Dog Bowls Review: Simple, Sturdy, and It Actually Stays Put

Dog bowls are one of those categories where the cheapest option and the most popular option often overlap, and Gorilla Grip has landed in that sweet spot for years. The set is built from food-grade 304 stainless steel, the same grade commonly recommended for pet dishes because it resists rust, doesn’t hold odors, and won’t leach chemicals the way some plastic bowls can over time.

What seems to push it ahead of similar stainless bowls, though, is the silicone base ring wrapped around the bottom edge. Anyone who has fed a food-motivated dog knows the drill: the bowl scoots across the kitchen tile with every enthusiastic bite, ending up under the fridge or against the baseboard. Owners consistently point to this bowl’s grip as the reason they switched, along with the fact that it’s dishwasher safe, so cleanup is a non-issue for busy households.

In day-to-day use, the appeal is pretty straightforward. The metal is thick enough to feel sturdy rather than tinny, and it doesn’t dent or warp under normal handling the way a lightweight bowl might. Because it comes in a range of sizes from 16 oz up through 64 oz, it works for a wide span of dogs, from a small terrier’s kibble portion to a Labrador’s water bowl, and having two matching bowls in a set makes it easy to set up one for food and one for water side by side.

The quieter, more stable eating experience is the detail that shows up again and again in feedback. Dogs that push their bowl around while eating, or that drink with some enthusiasm, tend to leave it roughly where it started instead of sliding it into a wall. For a basic feeding station — no bells, no whistles, just something reliable that sits still — this set does the job it’s designed for.

The silicone base is also the set’s weak point long-term. After months of regular washing and daily use, some owners report the silicone ring starting to peel or separate from the metal edge, which reduces the anti-slide benefit it’s known for. The bowls themselves also aren’t especially deep, so they can be a poor fit for large-breed dogs that drink a lot of water at once and need frequent refills instead. Dropped repeatedly on a hard floor, the thinner stainless steel can pick up dents over time, and because the bowls sit flat on the ground with no elevation, they’re not a good match for dogs who need a raised feeding setup for comfort or mobility reasons.

For most healthy dogs eating and drinking at ground level, this is a sensible, low-cost pick that solves a real annoyance without asking for much in return. It’s especially worth it for households with tile or hardwood floors where bowl-sliding is a daily nuisance, or for anyone who wants a simple metal alternative to plastic dishes.

If your dog needs elevated bowls for joint or neck issues, drinks large volumes of water and would benefit from a deeper reservoir, or you’re looking for something that will withstand being dropped or knocked around outdoors, it’s worth looking at a heavier-gauge or raised-bowl option instead. Any concerns about feeding posture or hydration needs are worth raising with your vet, since the right bowl setup can vary by breed, age, and health history.