A fire bowl gives you warmth and an open dish of flame without a table top or ledge around it. You can set one on a pedestal, pool wall, column or low base, while some stand on their own short legs. The flame rises through lava rock or fire glass in the middle. Choose a shallow dish for a low profile or a deeper half-sphere for a fuller shape that suits your style. For your patio, backyard or pool area, start with where it will sit and whether you want flame alone or flowing water too.


Kinds of fire bowls

Plain bowls keep the focus on flame. Fire and water bowls add a spillway that sends water into the pool below. Start with our pool fire bowl collection when choosing a fire bowl for pool placement. These need a gas line; versions with water also need a water line and pump. A fire pillar raises the flame on a cone or stem. The collection also includes a self-contained fire and water fountain. We bring you more than 40 designs on our fire and water bowls page, from pool wall or pedestal bowls to self-contained fountain columns for spaces without pools.

Propane or natural gas

Compare gas fire bowl options across both fuels. Choose a propane fire bowl with a tank pedestal or enclosure, or a natural gas fire bowl for a fixed supply. Some concrete dishes have a hidden tank compartment underneath. Most use match lit ignition, with electronic ignition optional. Check the lighting choices before ordering.

Shapes, materials and sizes

Browse round shapes or square designs, including bowls, pits and tables. Bowl sizes run from 24 to 60 inches across, with a few longer rectangular troughs. A concrete fire bowl offers glass-fiber concrete in up to 18 colors. A copper fire bowl has a hammered surface that develops a patina outdoors. For a metal fire bowl, compare powder-coated steel, stainless steel and Corten.

Fire bowls from our brands

The Outdoor Plus offers pieces handmade in the USA in concrete, copper and steel, including options with LED lights or glowing cutouts. The Outdoor Plus fire and water designs spill from one side, two sides, four ways or around the rim. American Fyre Designs makes concrete dishes and half-spheres in seven colors and a reclaimed-wood look, with optional Bluetooth control. Grand Canyon Gas Logs offers two concrete dishes made in Arizona, measuring 39 and 48 inches across.

Why buy from My Cozy Outdoors?

We are an authorized dealer for every brand here, so the full manufacturer warranty applies. Have size, fuel or fit questions? Our customer service team will talk it through with you by phone. Shop the wider Fire Pits collection for other types, or choose fire pit tables if you want a ledge around the flame.

FAQ

What is the difference between a fire bowl and a fire pit?

A bowl is an open dish of flame for a pedestal, pool wall or column. A pit is larger and lower, with room to pull chairs around it. Both use the same gas burners; choose a pit or table for seating.

Are fire bowls safe to use?

Yes, when installed according to the manual. Have a gas fitter connect the line. Use the supplied bracket on a solid, level base, maintain clearance to walls and roofs, and keep plants away. Shut off the gas after use.

Can a fire bowl go under a covered patio?

It depends on the model's clearance to the roof and the airflow. A high, open roof may work; a low ceiling will not. Check the manual's measurements before choosing a spot. Call us and we will talk it through.

Can I leave a fire bowl outside all year?

Yes, these materials are made for outdoor use. Copper and Corten change color with weather. Use a cover or stainless lid to protect the burner pan. In winter, shut off gas, keep the pan dry and drain water lines where freezing occurs.