Best Fire Pits for 2023
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 Pits
Best Wood-Burning Fire Pits
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Sunnydaze Decor Faux Stone Wood Burning Fire Pit
What We Love:
- Steel construction adds long lasting durability to the fire bowl and spark screen
- Faux stone constructed from fiberglass-reinforced concrete (GFRC) adds even more strength to this pit
- Large handles make moving the pit simple, to move wherever the party is
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Best Fire Bowls
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BBQGuys Signature Eldora Round Natural Gas Fire Bowl
What We Love:
- GFRC construction makes this unit heat, weather, and rust-resistant
- Handcrafted in the USA for superior quality
- Connects to a natural gas line. If a line doesn’t exist in the fire pit’s location, you will need to run one
- Included black lava rock filler gives you one less thing to worry about purchasing
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Best Fire Pit Tables
Best Fire Pit Grills
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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
- Versatile design lets you use wood, lump charcoal, or charcoal briquettes
- 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 Pits
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Solo Stove Bonfire Round Wood Burning Fire Pit
What We Love:
- Double-walled 304 stainless steel that produces attractive flames
- Forget smelling like a campfire with patented airflow technology
- Hate brushing out the ash? This fire pit barely leaves any
- Engineered for maximum combustion efficiency in a clean design
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