The Best Fire Pit for Every Outdoor Space (2025)

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Here are my best fire pit picks for every outdoor space, taste, and budget in 2024. Including propane, natural gas, wood, and ethanol options, this list has something for everyone.

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Outdoor fire pits have skyrocketed in popularity in the last few years. What started as a pandemic craze alongside homemade sourdough bread has grown into a sustained demand for access to fire at home.

As someone who loves a good fire and will pay top dollar for a flame-cooked meal, I get it. Adding fire to your preferred outdoor hang-out spot can inject a sense of magic and luxury into a cramped balcony or tired backyard. It can also extend the usability of your outdoor space far into the colder months, generating added utility and ambiance.

But here’s the rub: With the dizzying array of options available in 2024, how do you choose the best fire pit for your home and budget? You want the perfect blend of style, functionality, and safety to transform your outdoor space into a year-round haven for gatherings or simply a cozy spot to unwind.

To help you answer that question, I’ve reviewed the top fire pit options across several product categories to bring you what I consider to be the best fire pits for every outdoor space, taste, and budget. I hope you find this post valuable and instructive!

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1. BREEO X Series

Best Smokeless Fire Pit

Our pick for the best smokeless fire pit is BREEO’s flagship X Series. We love the X24 for its size and its relative affordability.

BREEO firepits are designed and manufactured in BREEO’s headquarters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania -home to one of the oldest and largest Amish communities in the United States. The company has grown from an Ohio-based farmer couple intent on building the best smokeless fire pit for themselves to an industry leader in smokeless fire pit and cooking technology.

The BREOO smokeless fire pits’ material and manufacturing quality are immediately apparent. The BREEO X Series comes in heavy-duty 304 gauge corten or stainless steel options (stainless steel will add a few hundred dollars to the price).

BREEO also offers free shipping and a limited lifetime warranty, guaranteeing that their wood-burning fire pits will not rust or burn through for five years. BREEO also makes a vast selection of X Series fire pit accessories, including heat deflectors, spark screens, and grill plates.

We recently purchased a BREEO X24 with the Corten steel finish for our family cottage in Canada. It has been a fantastic addition to our outdoor patio!

2. Outland Living Cyprus Propane Fire Pit

Best Propane Fire Pit

Outland Living is the flagship brand of FMI Brands Inc., a Canadian company founded in 2010 by business partners Willie Fisher and Frank Fan. FMI Brands Inc. was voted one of Canada’s top 500 fastest-growing companies in 2019.

The Outland Living 870 Propane Fire Pit results from over a decade of intensive product and manufacturing development based on the founders’ mission of “disruptive value” – a.k.a. making quality products that don’t cost a fortune. To achieve this, FMI Brands Inc. has established its headquarters in Canada and manufacturing in Guangzhou, China.

With over 4,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, the Outland Living 870 Propane Fire Pit is the most positively reviewed propane fire pit currently on Amazon. Its 19-inch diameter and 25-lb weight (without a propane tank) balance performance and portability, making this fire pit ideal for everything from a backyard hangout to a weekend RV trip.

This fire pit is as simple and reliable as they come, requiring no assembly and a standard 20 lb propane tank. There are options on this list with a sleeker design. Still, if ease of use is your main priority, we recommend the Outland Living 870 Propane Fire Pit 10 times out of 10.

Outland Living offers customers a 1-year limited warranty for its products in the United States and Canada. While typical of most fire pit manufacturers, we would like to see more extensive warranty coverage for this product. With that said, Outland Living has a solid reputation for customer service.

3. Modeno Aurora Outdoor Fire Pit Table

Best Natural Gas Fire Pit

The first thing you should know about natural gas fire pits is that most fire propane pit manufacturers offer natural gas conversion kits. Suppose you are sold on one of the propane fire pit options listed here but would prefer natural gas as your fuel type. In that case, you can find natural gas conversion kits from Outland Living, Bali Outdoors, and Real Flame.

If you are in the market for a natural gas fire pit, chances are the fire pit will be a permanent installation. For this reason, size and weight are less important considerations, allowing you to focus more on design and performance.

Cue the Modeno Aurora Fire Pit Table. Modeno is a brand of Elementi, a high-end American fireplace designer and manufacturer originating out of LA. They have a range of fire pit brands, with the Modeno line striving for a balance between designer quailty and affordability.

The Modeno Aurora Fire Pit Table is made of glass-fiber reinforced concrete. It has a stainless steel burner and automatic electric ignition. The fire pit is sold fully assembled and comes with a whole bag of lava rocks and a canvas cover.

The manufacturer lists the weight of the fire pit at 88 lbs, and the accompanying bag of lava rocks weighs 13.2 lbs. Elementi sells and ships this product through their Amazon store, so you don’t need to worry about shipping and delivery.

This product is CSA & CE Certified – third party validation that it is safe to use.  The warranty for this product provides one year of limited coverage by Ocean Rock USA INC. – the parent company of Elementi.

4. Ecosmart Fire Mix 600 Fire Pit Bowl

Best Ethanol Fire Pit

Ethanol fire pits are a relatively new category of outdoor fire pits, which might make some of you second-guess these fire pits as a viable option for your home. In short, ethanol fire pits are extremely easy to use. Still, they are less hot than other fire pit fuel types. They should only be utilized with the fuel the fire pit manufacturer recommends. If you want specifics on the pros and cons of ethanol fire pits, check out my small fire pit tables post for more info.

If clean-burning fuel, minimal maintenance, and the chic design of ethanol fire pits are your thing, we love the Ecosmart Fire Mix 600 Fire Pit Bowl.

Ecosmart Fire is a subsidiary of the Australian MAD Design Group, which has earned a reputation for quality products and excellent customer support. MAD Design Group also owns the e-NRG Bioethanol brand, which was explicitly created for Ecosmart Fire products.

While the Ecosmart Fire Mix 600 Fire Pit Bowl is relatively expensive, many components are handmade to a high-quality standard. Ethanol burners can also be easily replaced when they reach end-of-life without any additional maintenance required for the body of the fire bowl.

Ecosmart Fire provides a 12-month transferable warranty for its products.

5. Outland Living Series 403 Fire Table

Best Fire Pit Table

The Outland Living Series 403 Fire Table is the second Outland Living product to make our list, mainly due to its solid construction, sleek design, and relatively affordable price.

The Outland Living Granville Fire Table is a well-built, thoughtfully designed product with powder-coated stainless steel and aluminum components. It is designed to work with a standard 20-lb propane tank, which can be stored directly under the table. Without the tank, the table weighs 96 lbs. It comes in espresso brown and slate grey color options.

The table ships unassembled, but assembly is straightforward and should take at most 15 minutes. Proportionally, the table works well with any brand of outdoor patio furniture. Its 24″ height and significant table space make for a comfortable surface for restings, drinks, and food.

The Granville Fire Table is available with an optional accessory kit from Outland Living, which includes a glass windscreen, table-top insert, and cover.

Outland Living offers customers a 1-year limited warranty for its products in the United States and Canada. While typical of most fire pit manufacturers, we would like to see more extensive warranty coverage for this product. With that said, Outland Living has a solid reputation for customer service.

6. Bali Outdoors Square Propane Fire Pit Table

Best Fire Pit for Small Spaces

Are you shopping for a fire pit for your balcony, patio, or deck? We recommend the 24″ Bali Outdoors Square Propane Fire Pit Table.

Priced under $100 and with over 3,500 five-star reviews on Amazon, this is one of the most popular fire pits money can buy. It has a simple piezo push-button ignition and propane tank storage directly under the table, making it extremely easy to use.

The fire pit table is shipped unassembled but is easy to put together. Fully assembled, it weighs 50 lbs without a 20-lb propane tank attached. A simple but appealing aesthetic compliments this solid construction.

We recommend purchasing the cover and glass windscreen for this firepit table. Both are sold separately.

Bali Outdoors is one of thousands of manufacturers that rely exclusively on Amazon for product sales and distribution. All of its products offer a 24-month limited warranty from purchase. All warranty-related inquiries should be directed to Bali Outdoors through its Amazon store.

7. Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0

Best Portable Fire Pit

Solo Stove has been around since 2010, when brothers Spencer and Jeff Jan decided to start a business focused on innovative outdoor products. Solo Stove has been one of the most widely recognized smokeless fire pit brands ever since.

The Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 is an updated version of the original Bonfire product released in 2016. It features the iconic Solo Stove design with a new range of high-heat ceramic color coating options and a removable ash tray for easy cleaning.

With a diameter of 19 inches and weighing in at 20 lbs, the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 strikes the perfect balance between a high-performing, increasingly portable product. Solo Stove also includes a free carry case with this product, making it ideal for camping or trips to the beach.

Despite the company growing considerably since its founding in 2010, Solo Stove Brands Inc. has proved it remains committed to its customers, offering free shipping and returns on all products over $99 and a comprehensive lifetime warranty covering all of its smokeless fire pits.

If you want a portable smokeless fire pit, the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 is your best option.

8. Real Flame Aegean 50" Rectangle Propane Fire Pit Table

Best Luxury Fire Pit

Real Flame has set the standard for high-quality outdoor fire amenities since the family-owned business was founded in Racine, Wiscon, over 25 years ago. All Real Flame products are still shipped from Wisconsin and are available from the manufacturer or through retailers throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

We chose Real Flame as our preferred manufacturer for luxury fire pits because they do not compromise material quality or design. They have a proven safety record and certify their products using third-party testing labs like CAA, UL, and FCC.

The Aegean 50″ Rectangle Propane Fire Pit Table is a stunning piece made from power-coated steel available in mist grey, weathered slate, or black finishes. It features a 28-inch stainless steel burner and AAA-battery-operated push-button ignition, adjustable flame height, and automatic safety shut-off, making it incredibly easy to use.

While the price of this fire pit table is no joke, it comes with several accessories like a natural gas conversion kit and a burner lid in the same finish as the fire pit table, which can convert the fire pit table into a coffee table when not in use.

The Aegean Rectangle Propane Fire Pit Table is not designed to conceal the 20-lb propane tank within its frame. Real Flame recommends purchasing its T0025 Propane Tank Cover, which is sold separately. You will also need to buy your fire glass or lava rocks, as they are sold separately from the fire pit table. Real Flame recommends buying 52 lbs of its fire glass for this table.

Real Flame offers free shipping for its products, which is a big plus considering the dimensions and weight of this fire pit table. Real Flame covers this product with a 1-year limited warranty, which is admittedly less than we would expect for a product with this price tag.

If you are looking for a damn good-looking fire table that will last you years, the Real Flame Aegean 50″ Rectangle Propane Fire Pit Table is for you.

9. BREEO X Series Smokeless Fire Pit Firemaster Bundle

Best Fire Pit For Cooking

As outlined above, we love the BREEO X Series smokeless fire pit. One of the reasons for this is that the X Series can be converted into an outdoor grilling and searing machine with a few BREEO accessories.

The Firemaster Bundle provides the best utility for cooking gourmet meals over an outdoor fire. It includes the X Series Fire Pit, Outpost Grill, Sear Disc, Sear Plate Griddle, Base, Ash Shovel, and Lid. The Outpost Grill height can be adjusted to ensure the ideal cooking temperature for whatever you are grilling, and the Sear Disk is easily added by simply sliding it onto the Outpost Grill setup.

Note that the Firemaster Bundle does not include a discount on any of the included items. If you are on the fence about adding the cooking accessories to your purchase, I recommend buying the fire pit first so you can try it out at home before spending a few hundred dollars on cooking accessories.

All cooking accessories are made with the same high-quality materials as the X Series fire pit. They are also covered by a limited lifetime warranty and free shipping.

The X19 or X24 are excellent fire pit size options for grilling and searing. The X19 is perfect for smaller gatherings, while the X24 will give you more cooking space if you plan on hosting larger groups. None of the Firemaster Bundle options are cheap, but they are worth the money.

10. BREEO X Series Live-Fire Pizza Oven

Best Fire Pit Pizza Oven

Wood-fired pizzas are one of my favorite meals – a sentiment shared by millions. Amazon has been flooded in recent years with hundreds of DIY wood-fired pizza ovens, only some capable of generating the intense heat and stone-baked quality necessary for an authentic wood-fired pizza.

BREEO has now entered the game. The Live-Fire Pizza Oven is BREEO’s latest product release for its X Series smokeless fire pits. It is an attachment designed to be easily mounted onto the X24 smokeless fire pit. An adapter plate also allows the Live-Fire Pizza Oven to work with the X30.

The Live-Fire Pizza Oven is a beast, weighing 76 lbs and featuring extra-thick pizza stones – the key to a nice bubbly crust and perfectly melted cheese. An adjustable chimney vent allows for easy temperature control using the built-in heat bypass chimney. The oven temperature is displayed on a built-in thermometer, ensuring the correct oven heat is maintained while you cook.

As with all BREEO products that we have reviewed, the built quality of the Live-Fire Pizza Oven is outstanding, featuring hand-made components and available in BREEO’s corten and stainless steel finishes. Given the price, I expect nothing less.

This pizza oven is an attachment designed explicitly for BREEO’s X24 and X30 smokeless fire pits. I do not recommend using this product with anything other than a BREEO fire pit, as there is a good chance you will not be satisfied with the results.

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11. Tiki Brand Patio Smokeless Fire Pit

You most likely know the Tiki Brand from its synonymous Tiki Torches, which have added ambiance and functionality to everything from Hawaiian beaches to suburban backyards for over 60 years. The Patio Smokeless Tiki Fire Pit from Tiki Brand is the company’s original wood burning fire pit, featuring its patented airflow design, removable ash pan, and weather-resistant cover. Tiki Brands provides a 2-year limited warranty for its products.

12. Aegean Round Propane Fire Pit Table

Propane fire pits are some of the most popular among consumers today, and for good reason. They are easy to use and generally very safe. For anyone who prefers a round fire pit table look, the Aegean Round Propane Fire Pit Table is a fantastic option for a backyard fire pit.

As I discussed in my review of the Aegean 50″ Rectangle Steel Propane Fire Pit Table, Real Flame is an industry-leading manufacturer of high-end fire pits. Their products are exceptionally well designed and use quality materials and construction.

This fire pit table does not come with a propane tank cover, so I recommend picking up a matching Real Flame T0025 propane tank cover to get the most out of this product.

How We Made Our 2024 Fire Pit Selections

Based on the ten fire pit subcategories featured in this post, I evaluated possible product candidates for this “Best Of 2024” product review list. As anyone who has done their fire pit research will know, several popular fire pit types are currently available. Each fire pit type has its attributes and considerations, making some better suited for specific outdoor settings.

Every product included in this list was evaluated and selected based on extensive product research, canvassing of consumer reviews, outreach to manufacturers, and in-person product testing whenever possible.

To standardize my reviews across the ten fire pit subcategories featured in this post, I used six evaluation metrics addressing the essential attributes of a fire pit. Each metric was assessed with a score out of 5.

Manufacturer

One of the best ways to get a general idea of the product quality and customer service you can expect when purchasing a big ticket item like an outdoor fire pit is to get to know the manufacturers of the products you are considering.

Answering questions about fire pit manufacturers, such as “Are they reliable?”, “Do they have a reputation for great customer service?”, “How long have they been in business?”, and “Is their supply chain domestic or international?” can be extremely helpful when choosing between various fire pit options.

I researched all of the fire pit manufacturers featured in this post extensively. I included important details about their background, reputation, and distinguishing characteristics to help you make educated consumer choices.

Performance

Just because something looks great in a photo, there is no guarantee it will work well in real life. This has never been more true in the age of Photoshop and AI-generated imagery.

Performance is the most vital metric to correctly evaluate on this list, as it will inform whether things like price, safety, and design will live up to expectations in the long term. Because I could not physically test all the products listed in this post, I dug deep into third-party product reviews from experts and consumers to understand whether people liked, loved, or disliked the product. I also paid close attention to how frequently consumers reported encountering issues with the product and to what extent their customer service experience impacted their overall product review.

Safety

Safety is critical when evaluating potentially high-risk products such as fire pits. It is also a metric that cannot be reliably assessed from an anecdotal customer review. To provide the most accurate safety review of each product listed in this post, I evaluated whether the product had received certifications from highly regarded third-party product testing labs like CSA, UL, and FCC. In my safety evaluation, I also considered standard fire pit safety considerations like fuel type and associated inherent risks.

Design

When evaluating design, I focus on two things. First, I consider how the product is built, whether it is shipped entirely constructed or in pieces, and if the assembly process is quick and easy. I also consider the look and material composition of the product. Look is a subjective metric based on personal preference and compatibility with your home’s landscape design. Product construction and materials are objective design metrics that significantly impact the overall quality of a product.

Warranty

Consumers often overlook a product’s warranty coverage when making a purchase decision. For pricy items like the fire pits listed in this post, understanding a product’s warranty coverage will eliminate nasty surprises if anything breaks or malfunctions.

I have reviewed the warranties of every product listed in this post and provided links to each warranty for you to consider.

Value

Finally, there is the all-important question of value.

When performing product comparisons, it is essential to distinguish between price and value. Value is the more important metric of the two, as it factors in the other metrics I have outlined above.

The $100 fire pit might be more affordable than one priced at $500. However, suppose the cheap option breaks after six months of use while the $500 option lasts ten years. In that case, the $500 version generates significantly more value despite its higher price.

Final Thoughts

And there you have it—a curated list of the best fire pits for every outdoor space in 2024.

Whether you’ve fallen for the charm of a crackling wood burner or the sleek convenience of a gas model, remember that the value of a quality fire pit extends beyond its price tag. It’s about performance that meets your needs for warmth, ambiance, and safety features that let you relax without worry.

We are confident that any fire pits featured here will transform your backyard, patio, or deck into a sanctuary of comfort all year. So, light up the fire, pull up a chair, and soak in the glow of your outdoor addition.

We would love your thoughts about the products and manufacturers featured in this post. Feel free to comment below!

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