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Reviewer consensus · 2026

Best Fire Tables of 2026What 73 reviewers actually think, trust-weighted

Fire tables blend a propane burner with a usable patio surface, and the consensus across verified-purchase reviewers, mainstream home-and-garden coverage and specialist communities is that they are bought more for ambiance and convenience than for serious heat. We read retailer reviews, manufacturer-adjacent expert write-ups and Reddit threads to weight each pick by trust tier, discounting marketing copy and giving the most weight to high-trust retailer and community signals. Note: we focused on true propane fire tables here and set aside wood-burning smokeless fire pits (like Breeo and TIKI units) that appeared in the pool, since they are a different product class.

Sources behind this verdict

73 reviewers, weighted by source trust

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Weighted by source trust

We don’t review products. We read what other reviewers wrote, score each source for trustworthiness, and synthesize the consensus.

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  • 32Video

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Top pick · #1Outland Living Series 403 Fire Table – 44" 50,000 BTU Outdoor Propane Gas Fire Pit Table with Tempered Glass…
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Outland Living Series 403 Fire Table – 44" 50,000 BTU Outdoor Propane Gas Fire Pit Table with Tempered Glass…

Outland Living

★★★★★4.8(2,182)85Great

Across the reviewers we read, the Outland Living Series 403 is the most consistently endorsed propane fire table in this pool, pairing a 4.8 Amazon average over 2,182 ratings with repeat praise for its resin-wicker-and-aluminum build and tempered-glass top. High-trust community threads, including r/overlanding and r/landscaping, speak well of Outland's propane products generally, and the manufacturer and retailer listings emphasize a 50,000 BTU burner and an enclosed cabinet that hides a standard 20 lb tank.

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Frequently asked

5 questions
Do propane fire tables actually keep you warm?
The honest consensus across high-trust community threads (notably r/HomeImprovement and r/homeowners) is that gas fire tables are primarily for ambiance, not heat. Reviewers repeatedly warn not to buy one expecting it to warm a group the way a real wood fire does; you feel warmth when seated close, but radiant output is modest even on 50,000 BTU models.
Propane vs. wood-burning for a fire table?
Specialist communities frame it as convenience vs. tradition. Propane tables (the format covered here) light instantly, leave no ash, sidestep many fire bans and double as a patio surface, but fuel costs more over time and heat is gentler. Wood-burning smokeless pits run hotter but require tending and cleanup.
What BTU rating should I look for?
Most tables in this pool land at 50,000 BTU, with a few 60,000 BTU options like the Ciays. Higher BTU produces a taller, denser flame and slightly more warmth, but reviewers note flame size and wind guards matter as much as raw BTU for a satisfying look.
Can these be converted to natural gas?
Not reliably. Community discussion specifically flags that some makers (Darlee is cited by name in r/homeowners) do not offer or recommend natural-gas conversion kits. If you want a permanent natural-gas line, confirm with the manufacturer before buying rather than assuming a swap is possible.
Do fire tables need a cover and special care?
Yes. Verified-purchase reviewers consistently say keeping the unit covered and dry preserves the burner and finish, and that wind guards help stabilize the flame. Concrete and HDPE tops weather better than painted steel in many reports.