I have a Wolfgang puck pannini grill and he shows it making steaks.
They look excellent but I have not tried it yet. Its very much like
the Villawear version.

Anyone tried it?

Of course you can charcoal grill or cook in a cast iron skillet but
that was not the question. The pannini will give the lovely brown
stripes and willl let the fat drip away and will quickly cook on both
sides. I just may try mine tonight with a nice strip steak. And the
pannini grill can also be used for making panninis of course!!!