9 Stunning Outdoor Kitchen Ideas for Dining Alfresco All Year Long

Greenhouse-Inspired Outdoor Kitchen:

This outdoor space features a glass-roofed pavilion with a full kitchen setup, dining table, and chairs, creating a charming greenhouse-inspired atmosphere. Subway-tiled insets on the island.

Modern Outdoor Kitchen:

A sleek built-in stove top, sink, and under-counter refrigeration adorn this side deck, seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor living spaces with large sliding doors.

Outdoor Pizza Oven:

In a Southern California garden, a new outdoor pizza oven blends beautifully amidst old-growth olives and agaves, offering a romantic setting beneath a majestic jacaranda.

Tiled Pavilion Bar:

Crafted by the Redmond Aldrich team at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach, this inviting bar space within a pavilion features intricate tilework illuminated by Currey & Company lighting.

Pergola Kitchen:

At the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, a steel pergola and a 15-foot custom kitchen by Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens create an ideal setting for outdoor dinner parties, designed by Dan Houchard of From the Ground Up.

Family-Friendly Outdoor Space:

In a California backyard retreat, a full-service grilling station is strategically positioned near the house, complementing the kitchen garden aligned with the dining table for easy access to fresh herbs and ingredients.

Calming Oasis Outdoor Space:

Design duo Alecia Johnson and Charles Johnson of Pearl Design Interiors created a relaxing retreat at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach, featuring a fireplace with a built-in grill and two seating areas for dining and conversation.

Beachy Poolside Bar:

Although not a fully functional kitchen, this pool bar boasts a hidden mini fridge, farmhouse sink, and ample storage, making it a convenient spot for poolside gatherings.

Party Barn Kitchen:

The newly restored barn at a Block Island retreat serves as a party-ready poolhouse with a kitchen for summer dinner parties overlooking the water, designed by architect Gil Schafer.