Outdoor Kitchen Cost in Boise: What to Expect in 2026

The scope of your outdoor kitchen determines your investment. Here’s what Boise-area homeowners are spending at each level:

Basic Grill Island ($5,000 – $15,000)

A basic grill island is the entry point for outdoor cooking. It typically features a built-in gas grill set into a stone, block, or stucco island with a small countertop surface on one or both sides and a storage cabinet or access door below.

At this level, you’re not running gas lines from the house — most basic setups use a propane tank stored inside the island. There’s no running water, which means no sink. This is a functional and attractive upgrade over a freestanding grill, and it’s a great starting point that can be expanded later.

Cost Breakdown: 
– Built-in grill: $1,000 – $4,000
– Island construction (concrete block, stone veneer): $2,000 – $6,000
– Countertop (granite or concrete): $800 – $3,000
– Storage doors/drawers: $300 – $1,500

Mid-Range Outdoor Kitchen ($15,000 – $40,000)

The mid-range outdoor kitchen is where the space becomes genuinely functional for regular entertaining. In addition to the built-in grill, these kitchens add a side burner or power burner for cooking beyond the grill, a sink with running water (requiring a water line and drain), an outdoor-rated refrigerator, expanded countertop space for prep and serving, and adequate storage.

This level typically involves running a gas line from your house to the kitchen area, extending a water supply line and drain, and adding dedicated electrical circuits for the refrigerator, lighting, and outlets.

Cost Breakdown: 
– Built-in grill: $1,500 – $5,000
– Side burner: $500 – $2,000
– Outdoor refrigerator: $1,000 – $3,000
– Sink and faucet: $400 – $1,200
– Island construction with extended counters: $4,000 – $12,000
– Countertops (granite or natural stone): $2,000 – $6,000
– Utility hookups (gas, water, electric): $3,000 – $8,000
– Lighting: $500 – $2,000

Full Outdoor Kitchen ($40,000 – $80,000+)

A full outdoor kitchen rivals your indoor kitchen in capability. These spaces include a premium grill (often 36” or 42”), a side burner, a pizza oven or smoker, a full-size outdoor refrigerator, a sink with hot and cold water, a dishwasher (outdoor-rated), extensive bar-height or counter-height seating, high-quality natural stone or granite countertops, built-in lighting, and professional-grade ventilation.

The island and countertop layout is typically L-shaped or U-shaped, creating a defined cooking zone that’s efficient for the cook and social for guests. Premium materials, professional-grade appliances, and the utility infrastructure to support them drive costs at this level.

Covered Pavilion Kitchen ($60,000 – $120,000+)

The covered pavilion kitchen is the ultimate outdoor living investment. It places a full outdoor kitchen under a permanent roofed structure — either a standalone pavilion, an attached patio cover, or an open-air structure with columns and a vaulted ceiling.

Beyond the kitchen itself, these spaces typically include a dining area, a lounge area, a fireplace or fire pit, ceiling fans, integrated sound systems, and sometimes retractable screens or roll-down shades for weather protection. Many of our clients pair their pavilion kitchen with a pool house to create a complete outdoor entertainment destination.

The covered structure itself — depending on materials, size, and design — adds $20,000 to $60,000+ to the project. Wood timber frames, steel-and-cedar constructions, and stone columns each carry different price points.