Outdoor entertaining season is upon us, time to consider how you’re going to host guests with an outdoor kitchen for cooking and dining al fresco. An outdoor cooking space is ultimate chef’s dream, where you can enjoy spending time outdoors and spend time with family and friends. It is important to create a space that will cater to your needs, whether it be just a grill and some countertop space or a complete outdoor kitchen. If you love making pizzas, then a pizza oven would be very ideal. Be sure to have a space close by for your guests to dine.
This can be a casual bar countertop, or a complete dining set. You can also do built-in seating around your outdoor kitchen. A lounge space could also be a fantastic option, so guests have a place to relax and converse before and after dinner. Whatever style and design you are looking for, we have put together a fantastic collection for you below to help get you inspired. Don’t forget to let us know in the Comments which one of these outdoor spaces was your favorite and why!
1. This gourmet outdoor kitchen includes several fabulous features including a wood burning pizza oven from Chicago Brick Oven, grill, side burner, egg smoker, sink, refrigerator, trash chute, and serving station. The veneer is Austin Limestone and the countertops and flooring is Lueders limestone (buff color). The fans are the 54″ Java by Minka Aire. They are Wet Rated for Outdoor Protection. (via AquaTerra Outdoors)
2. This beach style backyard in Orange County, California features an outdoor grilling station with concrete countertops and built-in seating. (via Christiano Homes)
3. Concrete countertops with a built-in grill and sliding barn door that conceals an outdoor TV. (via Christiano Homes)
4. The dining table is from Restoration Hardware, while the string lights are LED from Costco. The privacy screen panels used as a backsplash behind the grill are parasoleil panels. (via Hanomoco Design)
5. This outdoor grilling station comes complete with a bar and stools for guests to perch while the chef is cooking. Counter space for prepping food and storing dishes for serving. An outdoor rug completes the look. (via DeGoey Designs)
6. In San Pasqual Valley, California, this is the ultimate entertainers dream space! A lounge, eating and kitchen station all under one roof. Notice the pizza oven in the far left corner? (via J & M Construction & Development)
7. Mature pine trees shelters this outdoor cooking and dining space in Minnesota. The large kitchen island and bar offers plenty of storage space, cooking and prep areas, along with dimmable pendant task lighting. A pergola adds a focal point to the space. The island is finished Dekton. There is also a casual firepit lounge that is within conversation area to continue the outdoor entertaining. (via Ispiri Design-Build)
8. This fabulous outdoor kitchen in New Jersey features a 10-foot long granite top island sheathed in natural slate rock. High-end outdoor appliances includes a 60″ bbq, pizza oven, refrigerator and a sink and ice maker. (via B. Home Interior Design)
9. Showcasing incredible skyline views over Los Angeles, this amazing outdoor kitchen is set next to a pool area. This kitchen space comes complete with a Fogazzo Model 1050 wood fired oven, a 54″ gas barbecue, warming drawers, gas heaters, and seating to host up to 16 guests. (via Fogazzo Wood Fired Ovens and Barbecues)
10. An outdoor kitchen/loggia offers a dream entertainers space. The kitchen is fully loaded, with warming drawers, grill, ovens, cooktop, beverage fridge, refrigerator drawers, dishwasher and sink — not to mention all that counter space! You should only use appliances rated for outdoors in an outdoor built-in kitchen set-up like this. While the chef is cooking, guests can lounge around the outdoor fireplace and watch TV. After the food is prepared, guests can dine al fresco. (via Reynolds Gualco Architecture)
11. A beautiful Mediterranean style patio with a built-in kitchen, ample counter space for prepping, pizza oven and bartop for casual dining. A pergola helps to add shelter to this outdoor space. (via Frankel Building Group)
12. A Spanish revival style patio in San Diego, California offers sweeping views over the Pacific Ocean. A built-in grilling station is complimented by a large table for dinner guests. The table is actually two tables put together (tables fully extended are 89″ x 39.5″ each). They are from Teak Warehouse. A pergola integrates an overhead heater for warmth from the cool ocean breezes. (via Kim Grant Design)
13. Stone, tile and wood gives this outdoor cooking space a rustic, earthy vibe. The blue tile backsplash is an antique cement tile from L’Antiquario in Florida. (via Tiffany Farha Design)
14. This outdoor entertaining space flows seamlessly with the indoors. The outdoor kitchen features a grill and plenty of counter space to serve double duty as a serving table. Durable teak furnishings provides comfortable seating. The built-in cabinet doors are made from recycled old redwood fence boards with tongues and groove routered edges. The hardware is from Woodworker Supply, the forged iron collection. The countertops are Virginia bluestone, not polished, rough edge. (via Casa Smith Designs)
15. An outdoor kitchen, dining and lounge area features a trellis to support heaters and lighting. The pavers come in a variety of earth tones, sourced from Cougar Stone in Placentia, Ca. The stone columns are an “Eldorado” veneer stone product. The awning is available from Infinity Canopy. Flooring is from Southwest Boulder & Stone. (via Mark Scott Associates)
16. A covered outdoor patio is very ideal for protecting your guests from the elements while still entertaining in style. This outdoor living space features a fully loaded, built-in kitchen, dining and living area. (via Freestyle Interiors)
17. A Mill Valley, California home features a pergola for shade, with integrated heaters and string lights. Concrete flooring keeps the space defined and easy to maintain. A built-in kitchen comes complete with a grill and plenty of counter space for prep. A dining table accommodates seating for up to eight guests. Beautiful gardens surrounds this space, with additional seating for relaxation. (via Dreamlife Design)
18. This entertainers kitchen/bar offers everything one would need to entertain guests outdoors. The kitchen features a barbecue, sink, refrigerator and plenty of storage in the stainless steel cabinetry. The sign above the kitchen sink is Oak with a weathered stain finish, made by Porter Design Works. The floor tile is Percheron Travertine from Orijin Stone in St. Louis Park, MN. The columns are 14″ square boxed construction. (via Southview Design)
- Another view of the outdoor kitchen/bar that was shown previous to this image. (via Southview Design)
19. This covered outdoor living space in Seattle protects against the elements, while skylights helps to bring in natural light. Integrated heaters extends the season of this outdoor entertainers space. A built-in bbq and plenty of counter space is used for prepping and food serving. The space is approximately 400 square feet. The deck is a composite lumber, Azek – Vintage in dark hickory. (via Urban Oasis Design & Construction)
20. This outdoor kitchen includes a beautiful 36″ Wolf Gas Grill that is built into the stone work. It features a 15″ Side Burner and a Sub-Zero outdoor refrigerator. (via Clarke Living)
21. This tropical patio features a BBQ island with a grill, sink, and plenty of counter space. The BBQ island is covered with a stone veneer (Pearl White Coastal Reef – Eldorado Stone) and a concrete countertop. The flooring is concrete with a light etch top cast finish, color is from Davis Concrete Colors in Silversmoke Iron Oxide 860. Low-voltage string lights adds ambiance to this outdoor space. (via Promised Path Landscaping)
22. This beautiful covered outdoor kitchen space in Pensacola, Florida offers a built-in bbq, Big Green Egg Ceramic Grill and an island with a sink. The cabinets are waterproof, made by NatureKast. There are plenty of seating options, casual dining at the island or at the teak dining table. The decking is select grade of Cumaru, finished with an organic Brazilian nut oil. This area is approximately 18’6 “W x 20’L. (via Omega Construction and Design)
23. The built-in bbq station is in an L-shape, the short side of the L is 3’x6′ and the long side is 3’x10′. To the right of the bbq is an integrated trash receptacle. Countertop is poured in place concrete in Mesa Buff. Dining furniture and cushions were sourced from Restoration Hardware. Similar outdoor cushions are the Sunbrella outdoor upholstery fabric in ‘Pacific Blue’. The flooring is concrete, and the color is called Mesa Buff by Davis Colors. It has a light broom finish. (via Sage Outdoor Designs)
24. A cozy patio in Scottsdale, Arizona features string lights for ambiance over a dining set surrounded by gardens. Along the wall is a built-in grilling station, along with a pizza oven. (via Forte’ Homes Construction)
25. In Des Moines, Iowa, this lovely backyard space features a freestanding grill with food prep space built on either side of it. Pavers helps to define the outdoor area, while a dining area allows for dining al fresco. (via DeGoey Designs)
26. This beach style covered patio in Orlando is the ultimate entertainer’s dream. A wall of built-in cabinetry provides a cooktop, bbq, sink and plenty of prep and serving space. There are plenty of seating options, with a dining table and cozy lounge seating around a fireplace with a TV mounted above for live entertainment! (via E2 Homes)
27. A large outdoor kitchen and outdoor dining area is grounded by a paver patio. The sunken eating area creates a lovely separation between the diners and the chef. The kitchen boasts a stacked stone countertop with a wine fridge, gas grill, refrigerator, sink and ice machine. (via Archadeck of Charlotte)
28. A gorgeous Mediterranean style patio in Santa Barbara, California provides seating by a fireplace and outdoor dining with a bbq and grill. (via Tom Meaney Architect)
29. This large outdoor space in Texas is beautiful, classy and rustic at the same time. The entire outdoor living area with kitchen and dining is roughly 15′ x 40′. The fixture above the table is an Aiden Gray chandelier. The stone on the walls is the Shasta blend chop from Alamo Stone in Houston. The floors are a Pennsylvania bluestone in a pinwheel pattern. The kitchen countertop is a lagos Azul limestone. The wood on the ceiling is Douglas Fir. (via Thompson Custom Homes)
30. Nestled right next to the Yellowstone River, Montana, this fabulous outdoor space offers unforgettable views. Just past the built-in barbecue area, stairs lead down to a patio and a bridge that crosses a creek. The BBQ structure is grouted CMU with a natural stone veneer. The outdoor spot lights are manufactured by RAB Lighting Inc. (via Dovetail Construction)
31. A classic patio design in Omaha, Nebraska features a simple cooktop with integrated grill. A bar countertop offers casual seating for entertaining. Highland stone was used for the bases and a flagstone for countertop. (via Olive Branch Integrated Outdoor Design)
32. This outdoor space features a built-in wall with a grilling station, plenty of countertop space and a fireplace. The outdoor furnishings are the Montauk collection from Restoration Hardware. Cafe String Lights provides ambiance above the outdoor patio. (via Chelsea Design + Construction)
33. An outdoor kitchen with a casual dining area in California. The dining table and chairs are made by Smith & Hawkin. The patio flooring is New England blue stone in an Ashlar pattern, sourced from Bay Area Bluestone in San Rafael, California. (via Derviss Design)
34. A contemporary mountain home showcases this inviting outdoor patio with a built-in kitchen, pizza oven and ample counter space. The countertops are soapstone. The ceiling is pine with very little stain. The stone is a Tennessee field stone. Stone flooring is Tennessee Crab Orchard. (via Futral Construction)
35. An elevated dining and outdoor kitchen deck in Chicago offers plenty of space for backyard entertaining. The kitchen boasts a grill, sink, beverage fridge and built-in Ipe and stainless steel cabinetry. The countertop is Basaltina (volcanic rock), while the backsplash is porcelain — Waterfall QR 03 – Quarziti 2.0 | Mirage. The focal point of this space is the blackened steel fireplace. The fireplace is framed with Ipe paneling, clad onto the garage. String lights provides ambiance. (via dSPACE Studio)
- Another view of the outdoor kitchen that was shown previous to this image. (via dSPACE Studio)
36. An outdoor kitchen and dining area complete with a floating grill and towel storage. The stainless steel bar top is custom, 14-feet long and includes an opening for the Big Green Egg Ceramic Grill and a built-in ice bin for cooling drinks. Counter stools are the Tonic Bar Stool from Brickell Collection. The towel cubby is 12″ x 24″. It is 12″ deep and made with a CMU and smooth stucco. The floor is a Lueders Limestone installed in a rectangular brick pattern. (via Austin Outdoor Design)
37. This contemporary patio features a built-in kitchen, bluestone hardscaping, custom pergola and arbor. The countertop is Hearth Stone. The bright red barstools are from Pier 1 Imports. (via Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design)
38. The island measures 36″ wide by 14′-0″ long. The countertop is a natural French limestone called Bleu Fonce with a honed surface — a durable surface for the Chicago area. The chairs and bar stools were purchased online and custom sprayed in a red color using automotive paint. Similar bar stool: Flash Furniture 30” High Backless Red Metal Barstool, Amazon. Similar dining chair: Flash Furniture Silver Metal Indoor-Outdoor Stackable Chair, Amazon.
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