What is the difference between grilling and broiling?

Grilling and broiling are both dry-heat cooking methods, but there are some key differences. Grilling is a cooking method that involves cooking food on a hot metal grate over direct heat. The food is cooked until it is charred and the direct heat seals in the flavor. Broiling is a cooking method that involves cooking food under direct heat from a broiler. The food is cooked until it is golden brown and the direct heat caramelizes the surface of the food.