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What an Outdoor Kitchen Really Costs on Long Island

Grill islands: $15,000–25,000 · Full outdoor kitchens: $30,000–80,000

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Straightforward grill islands on Long Island start around $15,000–25,000. Full outdoor kitchens — refrigeration, bar seating, premium counters — typically run $30,000–80,000. The range is wide because an outdoor kitchen is really four trades in one project: masonry, counters, appliances, and utilities.

Here is how the budget actually breaks down. Every Gold Coast Outdoor Living kitchen is designed in 3D with appliance selections and a fixed written price before anything is built — these are the ranges projects across Nassau and Suffolk actually run in 2026.

Where the money goes

Line itemTypical rangeWhat drives it
Masonry structure & footings$6,000–18,000Block-and-veneer construction faced in stone or brick, built from the footing up — not a prefab box on a slab.
Counters & finishes$2,500–8,000Granite and porcelain surfaces rated for UV and freeze-thaw; size and edge details drive the range.
Grill & appliances$3,500–20,000A quality built-in grill alone spans $1,500–8,000; outdoor-rated refrigeration, side burners, and storage add from there.
Gas, electric & water$2,000–8,000Licensed trades, permits, proper venting, and winterization shutoffs — distance from the house matters.
Bar seating, shade & extras$2,000–15,000Raised bar tops, pergolas overhead, lighting, and heaters — what turns a grill station into where everyone gathers.

Grill islands: $15,000–25,000 · Full outdoor kitchens: $30,000–80,000

What moves your number

The appliance package

The single biggest swing. The same masonry island carries a $2,000 grill or a $15,000 appliance suite — decided at design time, upgradeable later if roughed in correctly.

Masonry vs. prefab

Prefab kit islands cost less up front and rust from the inside out in salt air. True masonry costs more once and lives outside permanently.

Distance from the house

Gas, electric, and water runs are priced by the foot of trench. A kitchen against the house plumbs cheap; one at the back fence does not.

Covered or open

A pergola or roof over the kitchen adds cost but multiplies use — and protects appliances and counters between weekends.

Cost questions, answered

What does an outdoor kitchen cost on Long Island?

Grill islands start around $15,000–25,000; full kitchens with refrigeration, bar seating, and premium counters typically run $30,000–80,000. The 3D design phase pins down your exact number before anything is built.

Is a prefab island cheaper than masonry?

Up front, yes — often by $5,000–10,000. But steel-framed kits corrode in Long Island salt air, and replacement costs erase the savings. Masonry is built once.

What does it cost to run gas and electric out there?

Typically $2,000–8,000 depending on distance and whether lines can share a trench. It requires permits and licensed trades in both Nassau and Suffolk — included in our fixed price.

Does an outdoor kitchen add home value?

On Long Island, where outdoor entertaining defines summer, a masonry kitchen is one of the most visible upgrades a backyard can carry. Like all hardscape, build quality determines whether it still shows well in ten years.

Can I finance an outdoor kitchen?

Yes — financing is available, and the fixed design-stage price means the amount you finance is the amount you pay.

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