--- title: Luxury Outdoor Kitchens & Bars | Outdoor Innovations Landscaping description: Design/Build luxury outdoor kitchens & bars in Minnesota with grills, pizza ovens, ice makers, bars, covered or open‑air layouts for hosting & entertaining image: https://outdoorinnovations.com/hubfs/Website/Outdoor%20Kitchens%20and%20Livingrooms/outdoor-living-outdoor-kitchens-bars-inner-3.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://outdoorinnovations.com/outdoor-kitchen#main-content) - [About](https://outdoorinnovations.com/about-us) - [Latest News](https://outdoorinnovations.com/blog) - [651-983-1976](tel:6519831976) [![OutdoorInnovations\_2026\_VectorAssets](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/2026-Logos/OutdoorInnovations_2026_VectorAssets.png?width=301&height=91&name=OutdoorInnovations_2026_VectorAssets.png) ![OutdoorInnovations\_2026\_VectorAssets](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/2026-Logos/OutdoorInnovations_2026_VectorAssets.png?width=301&height=91&name=OutdoorInnovations_2026_VectorAssets.png)](https://outdoorinnovations.com) - Show submenu for Pools Pools - [In-Ground Pools](https://outdoorinnovations.com/swimming-pools) - [Pool Houses](https://outdoorinnovations.com/pool-houses) - Show submenu for Outdoor Living Outdoor Living - [Kitchen & Bars](https://outdoorinnovations.com/outdoor-kitchen) - [Outdoor Living Rooms](https://outdoorinnovations.com/outdoor-living-rooms) - [Decks & Porches](https://outdoorinnovations.com/decks-porches) - [Patios](https://outdoorinnovations.com/patios) - [Outdoor Structures](https://outdoorinnovations.com/pergolas-gazebos) - Show submenu for Landscaping Landscaping - [Pavers](https://outdoorinnovations.com/pavers) - [Retaining Walls](https://outdoorinnovations.com/retaining-walls) - [Fire & Water Features](https://outdoorinnovations.com/fire-and-water-features) - [Septic Systems](https://outdoorinnovations.com/septic-systems-management) - Show submenu for Gallery Gallery - [Pools](https://outdoorinnovations.com/gallery#pools) - [Outdoor Living Rooms](https://outdoorinnovations.com/gallery#outdoor-living) - [Outdoor Kitchens & Bars](https://outdoorinnovations.com/gallery#outdoor-living) - [Patios/Decks](https://outdoorinnovations.com/gallery#paver-patio) - [All Our Work](https://outdoorinnovations.com/gallery) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Show submenu for Pools Pools - Pools - [In-Ground Pools](https://outdoorinnovations.com/swimming-pools) - [Pool Houses](https://outdoorinnovations.com/pool-houses) - Show submenu for Outdoor Living Outdoor Living - Outdoor Living - [Kitchen & Bars](https://outdoorinnovations.com/outdoor-kitchen) - [Outdoor Living Rooms](https://outdoorinnovations.com/outdoor-living-rooms) - [Decks & Porches](https://outdoorinnovations.com/decks-porches) - [Patios](https://outdoorinnovations.com/patios) - [Outdoor Structures](https://outdoorinnovations.com/pergolas-gazebos) - Show submenu for Landscaping Landscaping - Landscaping - [Pavers](https://outdoorinnovations.com/pavers) - [Retaining Walls](https://outdoorinnovations.com/retaining-walls) - [Fire & Water Features](https://outdoorinnovations.com/fire-and-water-features) - [Septic Systems](https://outdoorinnovations.com/septic-systems-management) - Show submenu for Gallery Gallery - Gallery - [Pools](https://outdoorinnovations.com/gallery#pools) - [Outdoor Living Rooms](https://outdoorinnovations.com/gallery#outdoor-living) - [Outdoor Kitchens & Bars](https://outdoorinnovations.com/gallery#outdoor-living) - [Patios/Decks](https://outdoorinnovations.com/gallery#paver-patio) - [All Our Work](https://outdoorinnovations.com/gallery) - [Get Started](https://outdoorinnovations.com/contact-us) - [About](https://outdoorinnovations.com/about-us) - [Latest News](https://outdoorinnovations.com/blog) - [651-983-1976](tel:6519831976) [Get Started](https://outdoorinnovations.com/contact-us) # Luxury Outdoor Kitchens for Refined Backyard Living ## Designed and Built by Expert Outdoor Kitchen Builders ## Outdoor Kitchens Shaped Around Your Life A well-designed outdoor kitchen makes you wonder how you ever lived without it. Outdoor Innovations Landscaping designs outdoor kitchens as part of full backyard transformations. The result is a space that feels connected, intentional, and built around the way you live outside. Each outdoor kitchen is planned to connect naturally with surrounding spaces like pool decks, dining terraces, patios, and covered structures. The result is an outdoor layout ready for cooking, gathering, and moving comfortably without dead zones. [Get a Quote](https://outdoorinnovations.com/request-quote) ## Custom Culinary Spaces Crafted for the Outdoors An outdoor kitchen should feel like an intentional design  — not just a grill and a table. Outdoor Innovations Landscaping designs each outdoor kitchen as a unique space, crafted with the features you need to unlock your inner chef. ### Grill Stations & Cooking Zones This is where form and function meet. Grills, side burners, and prep areas are arranged to give you room to move without feeling boxed in. Surfaces stay steady through heat and weather, and every detail — from ventilation to counter height — is planned so cooking feels effortless. ### Pizza Ovens, Smokers, & Specialty Appliances If you love cooking, the options go far beyond a standard grill. Wood-fired ovens, smokers, and flat tops turn your outdoor kitchen into a true culinary setup. These features are integrated into the design so they feel like part of a single vision rather than a collection of add-ons. ![an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, traditional grill, and ample storage. the pizza oven and counters are made out of multicolored bricks.](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Outdoor%20Kitchens%20and%20Livingrooms/home-gallery-4.jpg?width=800&height=532&name=home-gallery-4.jpg)   ### Storage & Workspaces A luxury kitchen works because the details work. Storage is weather-safe and easy to access. Built-in refrigeration and icemakers mean you never have to dash inside. Counters give you enough room to prep, serve, and set out dishes without juggling trays. Everything is planned so you can focus on hosting, not managing clutter. ### Bars, Serving Areas, & Seating A good bar anchors the entire space. It brings people together and gives guests a place to linger while you cook. Seating, counter space, and lighting are arranged to keep conversation close without crowding the work zone. It feels relaxed, intentional, and built for long evenings outside. ### Fire Tables & Fire Features Fire draws people in. Placing a fireplace or fire table near the kitchen creates a warm hub where guests can gather while you cook. It also extends the season, giving you a comfortable place to sit even when the air turns crisp. ## What You Build Today Becomes Tomorrow’s Favorite Story An outdoor kitchen turns simple moments into lasting ones. The sound of a grill, the warmth of a late-summer evening, the way people gather without being asked. Meals turn into memories, and the space you create becomes the place everyone returns to.   [Get a Quote](https://outdoorinnovations.com/request-quote) ## Why Homeowners Choose Outdoor Innovations Landscaping ![catherine-jons](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Homepage%20-%20NEW/Testimonials/catherine-jons.webp?width=1200&height=675&name=catherine-jons.webp) Asher Judd with Outdoor Innovations created an exceptional landscape design of the pool placement and subsequent hardscape that organically flowed with our home, deck, and yard. Whether it was pavers, coping, or boulders, Asher’s teams thoughtfully, artistically, and precisely placed each piece with great care. We are thrilled with the result, a perfectly sized pool deck that is beautiful and meets all our entertaining needs. ###### Catherine Jons ![outdoor kitchen with grill](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Image%201_1.jpg?width=765&height=510&name=Image%201_1.jpg) We just finished a backyard pool project with Outdoor Innovations and it turned out absolutely beautiful! We highly recommend Craig Palmer and his crew. The process was smooth and moved efficiently. We appreciate Craig’s attention to detail and responsiveness. Thank you!! ###### Catherine Robinson ![a pergola in a backyard](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/PsDzKSXobeyHYpTWTCl1JP6Q0mUOU91AAkjsbBJmqPesQGJxREaW-cjIGFYr_6bWcRhGJNBKL-ep75WojKWa1l0HAkNYLN3MmXZaTY_a7yEevlkPOmnMACH2Hzf1Q7t1yo4fjBhAMlwveyy17-qoxFw.jpeg?width=1500&height=844&name=PsDzKSXobeyHYpTWTCl1JP6Q0mUOU91AAkjsbBJmqPesQGJxREaW-cjIGFYr_6bWcRhGJNBKL-ep75WojKWa1l0HAkNYLN3MmXZaTY_a7yEevlkPOmnMACH2Hzf1Q7t1yo4fjBhAMlwveyy17-qoxFw.jpeg) Craig and his team did an outstanding job creating a backyard oasis for us. From the initial design to completion, the professionalism and expertise were evident every step of the way. The attention to detail and commitment to our vision truly set them apart. We highly recommend Craig and Outdoor Innovations for your landscape and backyard remodel needs. ###### Karen Montour ![a cabana covering an outdoor living room](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cabana.jpeg?width=935&height=608&name=cabana.jpeg) We worked with Outdoor Innovations adding a pool to our sloped yard last spring.  I can't say enough about what a great experience this was,  Asher helped us translate our vague idea into a vision and a plan.     The project moved along smoothly and on schedule.  Asher worked with us where we wanted changes and  did a great job communicating.  All of the people we dealt with on their crews were very professional and friendly.   ###### Barry Wallen ### Inspiration Gallery [![an outdoor kitchen space with integrated appliances into bespoke stonework.](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Outdoor%20Kitchens%20and%20Livingrooms/interior%20of%20outdoor%20kitchen.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=interior%20of%20outdoor%20kitchen.jpg)](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hubfs/Website/Outdoor%20Kitchens%20and%20Livingrooms/interior%20of%20outdoor%20kitchen.jpg) [![an outdoor kitchen with integrated fireplace, grill, fridge, and dishwasher.](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Outdoor%20Kitchens%20and%20Livingrooms/outdoor%20kitchen.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=outdoor%20kitchen.jpg)](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hubfs/Website/Outdoor%20Kitchens%20and%20Livingrooms/outdoor%20kitchen.jpg) [![an outdoor kitchen with a custom stone fireplace, wooden patio, and shaded dining areas.](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Outdoor%20Kitchens%20and%20Livingrooms/full%20view%20of%20an%20outdoor%20kitchen%20and%20living%20room.jpg?width=1800&height=1200&name=full%20view%20of%20an%20outdoor%20kitchen%20and%20living%20room.jpg)](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hubfs/Website/Outdoor%20Kitchens%20and%20Livingrooms/full%20view%20of%20an%20outdoor%20kitchen%20and%20living%20room.jpg) [![outdoor kitchen in pergola](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/outdoor%20kitchen%20in%20pergola.jpg?width=2000&height=1500&name=outdoor%20kitchen%20in%20pergola.jpg)](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hubfs/outdoor%20kitchen%20in%20pergola.jpg) [![an outdoor bar area](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Outdoor%20Kitchens%20and%20Livingrooms/Large%20Images/Leonard%20outdoor%20bar_1.jpg?width=1400&height=1050&name=Leonard%20outdoor%20bar_1.jpg)](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hubfs/Website/Outdoor%20Kitchens%20and%20Livingrooms/Large%20Images/Leonard%20outdoor%20bar_1.jpg) [![a bar area in an outdoor kitchen. a beautiful dark wood pergola partiall covers a custom black countertop, which is flanked by 8 bar chairs.](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Outdoor%20Kitchens%20and%20Livingrooms/view%20of%20a%20bar%20area%20in%20outdoor%20kitchen%20(1).jpg?width=2000&height=1500&name=view%20of%20a%20bar%20area%20in%20outdoor%20kitchen%20(1).jpg)](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hubfs/Website/Outdoor%20Kitchens%20and%20Livingrooms/view%20of%20a%20bar%20area%20in%20outdoor%20kitchen%20(1).jpg) [![Outdoor kitchen area with stone countertops and stainless steel grill and sink](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Outdoor%20Kitchens%20and%20Livingrooms/outdoor-living-outdoor-kitchens-bars-inner-4.jpeg?width=595&height=300&name=outdoor-living-outdoor-kitchens-bars-inner-4.jpeg)](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hubfs/Website/Outdoor%20Kitchens%20and%20Livingrooms/outdoor-living-outdoor-kitchens-bars-inner-4.jpeg) [![interior of an outdoor kitchen and living room combo with view into entertainment area.](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/stone-brick-bar.jpg?width=780&height=439&name=stone-brick-bar.jpg)](https://outdoorinnovations.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/stone-brick-bar.jpg) [Explore More Projects](https://outdoorinnovations.com/gallery) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How long does an outdoor kitchen project take? Most outdoor kitchens are built as part of larger backyard renovations, which means timelines vary. Design and planning usually take a few weeks. Construction often spans several more, depending on the size of the kitchen, the complexity of utilities, and whether you’re also constructing a pool. You’ll get a clear timeline once your design is finalized. ### Do I need a covered structure over an outdoor kitchen? Generally, yes. Having some kind of [covered structure](https://outdoorinnovations.com/pergolas-gazebos) over your kitchen provides valuable shade while cooking and entertaining. However, you don’t necessarily have to opt for a fully-roofed structure like a pavilion. Pergolas provide shade protection while still letting in more air. Outdoor Innovations Landscaping will recommend a layout that fits your space and the way you plan to use it. ### What utilities are needed for an outdoor kitchen? Outdoor kitchens commonly include gas, electrical, water, and drainage. These utilities need to be planned early so everything routes safely and cleanly beneath finished surfaces. Outdoor Innovations Landscaping handles all planning as well as acquiring the necessary permits. It’s also important to set up all utilities now, even if your initial plan doesn’t include them. For example: if you think you may want to add specialty features like an ice maker, refrigeration drawers, kegerator, soda fountain, etc. years later: it’s much easier to plan for the utilities now and hook them up later. ### What affects the overall cost of an outdoor kitchen? Size, materials, and features have the biggest impact. High-performance appliances, stone or steel finishes, specialty cooking zones, and integrated bars or seating can increase the investment. Because outdoor kitchens are part of full landscape builds, the surrounding structures and hardscapes also play a role. We work with you every step of the design and planning process so that costs are never a surprise.  ### Can an outdoor kitchen be used year-round? Many homeowners use their outdoor kitchens well into fall and early spring. With thoughtful placement, durable materials, and added features like nearby fire elements or partial cover, the space stays comfortable longer. In the coldest months, most appliances can remain in place as long as they’re winterized correctly. While it’s often too cold and snowy to use your kitchen in the dead of winter, you might be surprised at how much use you’ll get out if it leading up to and coming out of winter! ### How do I maintain my outdoor kitchen in winter? Winter care is simple once your kitchen is built correctly. Appliances are shut off and winterized, water lines are drained, and surfaces are cleaned before freezing weather arrives. Covered areas and weather-safe storage help reduce wear and make spring reopening quick and easy. 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