Best Fire Pits for 2023

Top Rated Fire Pits

Fire pits have come a long way from the crude holes dug in the ground by early man, but they still impart the same feelings: comfort, warmth, and a sense of community. Toss in modern design and efficiency, and you’ve got the perfect addition to introduce a new focal point to your space and extend your outdoor living season.

Fire pits come in a massive variety of shapes and sizes — not to mention a few different fuel types — so our selection is bound to include a few models that seem to be made just for you. In fact, our outdoor living experts surveyed that selection with quality, performance, and features in mind to help you start your search with the best fire pits available. (Same goes for our best fire pit sets.) Picking our favorites wasn’t easy, but after more than 20 years in the business, we know what separates the good from the great.

  • Quality - You probably hear that word thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean? For us, quality is a mixture of construction, the grade of materials, and the length of warranties. Simply put, we highly value fire pits that are built to last.

  • Performance - Fire pits don’t have to clear many hurdles to their job properly but struggles at any point will cause you more headaches than it’s worth. We rate fire pit performance according to 3 factors: ease of operation, simplicity of ignition, and reliability.

  • Features - Sure, the primary function of fire pits is to provide a warm and cozy atmosphere, but they can also serve as a distinct design piece in your space. Features like fire pit glass and decor are what separate a simple heat source from a dazzling display of flames.

Best Gas Fire Pit

Lakeview Outdoor Designs Covewood Propane Fire Table

Lakeview Outdoor Designs Covewood Propane Fire Table

What We Love:

  • Enjoy radiant warmth from the 65,000 BTU Burner, or convert to a coffee table with matching burner lid
  • Required 20 lb propane tank can be tucked away inside the table base
  • Proudly crafted in the USA

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Best Wood-Burning Fire Pit

Lakeview Cannebelle Square Wood Burning Fire Pit

Lakeview Cannebelle 36-Inch Square Wood Burning Fire Pit

What We Love:

  • This freestanding wood burning fire pit provides all the warm ambience you love without the hassle or permanence of a fixed, in-ground fire pit
  • Durable stainless steel construction is weather, UV and rust-resistant
  • Includes spark screen, log poker, pebble filler, and storage cover

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Best Fire Bowl

BBQGuys Signature Eldora Round Gas Fire Bowl

BBQGuys Signature Eldora Round Gas Fire Bowl

What We Love:

  • GFRC construction makes this unit heat, weather, and rust-resistant
  • Handcrafted in the USA for superior quality
  • Included black lava rock filler gives you one less thing to worry about purchasing

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Best Fire Pit Table

BBQGuys Signature La Valle Rectangle Fire Table

BBQGuys Signature La Valle Rectangle Fire Table

What We Love:

  • GFRC construction is heat, weather, and rust-resistant
  • Requires 20 lb propane tank, or switch to natural gas with conversion kid (not included)
  • Proudly handcrafted in the USA

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Best Fire Pit Grill

Burch Barrel V2 Grill & Fire Pit

Burch Barrel V2 Grill & Fire Pit

What We Love:

  • Designed to be able to grill, smoke, sear, roast, bake, or just warm you up
  • Adjust the height of your coals on the fly with the Trackster Rail System
  • The lid-lock collar allows you to lift the lid and cooking grate to access the coals at any time

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Best Portable Fire Pit

Solo Stove Bonfire + Stand & Shelter

Solo Stove Bonfire + Stand & Shelter

What We Love:

  • Double-walled 304 stainless steel that produces attractive flames
  • Hate brushing out the ash? This fire pit barely leaves any
  • Engineered for maximum combustion efficiency in a clean design
  • Includes the Bonfire Stand, Shelter, & Carrying Case

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Best Table-Top Fire Pit

Is there a best way to create a cozy, soothing outdoor experience on a tabletop? Gathering of friends is one of the things we value most, and sometimes these small circles need just a “tiny” bit of heat and fire ambiance. This is one of many scenarios that a tabletop fire pit will be the perfect fit. With the many color and shape choices, this new trend has definitely become our go-to gift for all seasons here at BBQGuys.

Solo Stove Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit

Solo Stove Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit

What We Love:

  • -Dual Fuel capability makes it easy for anyone to ignite and enjoy a smokeless tabletop fire
  • Signature 360° Airflow design creates ultra-hot flames whether you’re burning pellets or Solo Stove Mini Oak Firewood
  • Comes in 6 color finishes to match your decor