I try to get an “all over” sear rather than just where the grill grates contact the meat, I think it tastes better, but grill marks do look pretty. I didn’t really have enough coals left to get the crust I was looking for. And the kids don’t like the crust as much as I do either.
I have a set of the Grill Grate brand grates that put an incredible set of grill marks on, it’s what they use for national steak contests and stuff. They just don’t work as well with bone-in cuts unless you put a press on it or something.
Here’s some boneless ribeyes I did on those grates:
