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How much does an outdoor kitchen cost?

Typical range: $6,000–$30,000. Total installed price. 'from' figure ~= a basic grill island; typical ~= several linear feet of cabinets/counters, grill and small appliances. Full kitchens with fridge, sink, bar seating run $20k-$50k+.

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Typical range

Low
$6,000
Typical
$16,000
High
$30,000

Estimates vary by site and contractor; last checked Oct 2026. Sources are listed below. Your pro's quote, after they measure, is the real number.

We couldn't find reliable Southeast-specific figures for this project, so these are national ranges.

How these numbers were put together

Fixr national (fetched; updated 2025-02-07). Cross-check: Angi 2026 national avg $16,533, range $6,269-$27,087. by_type: grill island from HomeGuide, large full kitchen from Angi (search excerpts). No Southeast-specific data found.

What's included

  • Usually included: Island frame/cabinets, countertop, built-in grill and small appliances, basic hookups to existing utilities, labor.
  • Usually not included: Patio/slab underneath, roof/pergola cover, new gas line or electrical runs beyond basic hookup, plumbing for sink (can add $500-$2,500), premium appliances, permits.

By type

Typical outdoor kitchen cost by type
Type Typical range
Grill island, installed $3,000–$10,000
Large full kitchen $20,000–$50,000

What drives the cost

  • Number of linear feet of cabinets and counters (framing $100-$300 per linear ft per Fixr)
  • Appliances: grill, side burner, fridge, sink, pizza oven
  • Countertop material (tile/concrete vs granite/quartzite)
  • Utility runs: gas, water, electrical, drainage
  • Prefab/modular island vs custom masonry
  • Cover (pergola/roof) and patio underneath

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Outdoor kitchen cost questions

How much does a basic grill island cost?

A built-in grill island with 1-2 drawers or doors typically runs about $3,000-$10,000 installed, including basic hookups to existing utilities.

What does an average outdoor kitchen cost?

About $16,000 nationally (Fixr; Angi $16,533), with most projects $6,000-$30,000. NKBA data cited by This Old House shows most renovating homeowners spend around $13,000.

What makes outdoor kitchens expensive?

Running new gas, water and electrical lines, a roof or cover, and premium appliances and stone counters.

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Sources

  1. Fixr - Outdoor Kitchen Cost (updated 2025-02-07) · accessed 2026-10-25
  2. Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Build an Outdoor Kitchen? [2026 Data] · accessed 2026-10-25
  3. HomeGuide - How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost? (2026) · accessed 2026-10-25
  4. This Old House - Outdoor Living Trends 2025 (updated 2026-06-11; cites NKBA/NAR) · accessed 2026-10-25

Estimates vary by site and contractor; last checked Oct 2026. Figures are third-party published estimates, not Backyardly quotes.