Our Picks
"There's a fire pit you buy because you need one, and a fire pit you buy because you've decided the backyard deserves it. This is the second kind."
We're leading with this one because at 4.9 stars it's the highest rated pick on this page, and the concrete build genuinely looks like furniture rather than equipment. If you're doing a real patio upgrade rather than just wanting somewhere to roast marshmallows, this is the one to consider.
This is the one we'd point most people toward. It gets you 90 percent of the premium table look and heat output without the natural gas installation or the four-figure price. 4.8 stars across 74 ratings says buyers are genuinely happy with it.
This is the pick if you want the actual smell and crackle of a wood fire without spending the whole night moving your chair away from the smoke. The double-wall design genuinely works, and the review count here says a lot of people agree.
For anyone who just wants a fire pit that works without a big commitment, this is it. 2,400 ratings at 4.6 stars is a lot of happy backyards, and the flip-a-switch convenience of propane is hard to argue with on a random Tuesday night.
If the 19.5" Bonfire feels a little small for your patio, this steps up the size while keeping the smokeless design that makes these pits worth the upgrade over an open fire ring in the first place.
Comparison Table
| Product | Price | Rating | Fuel | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMS 60" Concrete Gas Table | $2,595.00 | 4.9 (23) | Natural gas | Permanent patio upgrade |
| UPHA 56" Fire Pit Table | $649.99 | 4.8 (74) | Propane | Premium look, real budget |
| Bonfire 19.5" Smokeless | $299.99 | 4.8 (1,900) | Wood | Real fire without the smoke |
| BALI OUTDOORS 42" Table | $269.98 | 4.6 (2,400) | Propane | Easy, affordable, reliable |
| Basecamp 24" Smokeless | $399.99 | 4.9 (13) | Wood | Bigger smokeless option |
Buying Advice
Wood, Propane, or Natural Gas?
Wood gives you the real crackle and smell people actually want from a fire pit, but it comes with smoke, ash, and needing a stocked woodpile. Propane is instant and clean but means keeping tanks filled and swapped. Natural gas is the most convenient long term, endless fuel with no tanks, but it requires a proper gas line hookup, which usually means a bigger upfront project.
Do Smokeless Fire Pits Actually Work?
Mostly, yes. Double-wall designs pull air in through the base and recirculate it up the sides, which burns off a lot of the smoke a normal fire ring produces. It's not fully smoke-free in every condition, wind and wet wood will still cause some, but the difference compared to a basic fire ring is genuinely noticeable.
Checking Local Fire Pit Rules
Some cities and HOAs restrict open wood-burning fire pits but allow propane or natural gas ones, since they don't produce sparks or embers. Worth a quick check with your local ordinances or HOA before you buy, especially if you're set on a wood-burning option like our smokeless picks above.
Our Verdict
The UPHA table is where we'd point most people, it looks far more expensive than it is and skips the hassle of wood entirely. If you're doing a real patio overhaul and the budget allows it, the AMS concrete table is worth the splurge. And if you just want that classic campfire feel without smoking out your guests, the Bonfire smokeless pit has the reviews to back it up.