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How much does outdoor kitchen cost?

National price ranges for outdoor kitchen, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Outdoor Kitchen cost

$6,000 – $45,000

Most homeowners pay around $16,000 for outdoor kitchen, or $800–$3,000 per linear foot of counter. Permit fees add $150–$600.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$6,000
Typical project$16,000
Premium / complex$45,000
per linear foot of counter$800 – $3,000
Permit fees$150 – $600
Timeline2-4 weeks of work, 6-12 weeks including permitting

What drives the price

  • Counter run length and material
  • Appliances: grill, refrigerator, sink, pizza oven
  • Running electrical, water and gas to the location
  • Roof, pergola or shade structure
  • Setback and drainage requirements on the lot

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Outdoor Kitchen cost in Naples$7,400 – $55,800 · +24%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Miami$7,100 – $53,100 · +18%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Fort Lauderdale$6,800 – $51,300 · +14%Outdoor Kitchen cost in West Palm Beach$6,700 – $50,400 · +12%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Fort Myers$6,500 – $49,100 · +9%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Sarasota$6,500 – $48,600 · +8%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Cape Coral$6,400 – $48,200 · +7%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Venice$6,400 – $47,700 · +6%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Bradenton$6,300 – $47,300 · +5%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Tampa$6,200 – $46,800 · +4%Outdoor Kitchen cost in St. Petersburg$6,200 – $46,400 · +3%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Clearwater$6,100 – $45,900 · +2%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Orlando$6,100 – $45,900 · +2%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Port St. Lucie$6,100 – $45,900 · +2%Outdoor Kitchen cost in St. Augustine$6,000 – $45,000 · 0%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Port Charlotte$6,000 – $45,000 · 0%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Brandon$6,000 – $45,000 · 0%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Melbourne$5,900 – $44,600 · -1%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Kissimmee$5,900 – $44,100 · -2%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Daytona Beach$5,900 – $44,100 · -2%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Jacksonville$5,800 – $43,200 · -4%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Lakeland$5,700 – $42,800 · -5%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Pensacola$5,700 – $42,800 · -5%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Gainesville$5,600 – $42,300 · -6%Outdoor Kitchen cost in Tallahassee$5,600 – $41,900 · -7%

Frequently asked questions

Does an outdoor kitchen need a permit in Florida?

Yes in most jurisdictions, because the electrical, plumbing and gas connections are permitted work. A freestanding grill on an existing patio with no utility connections generally is not.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.