Jeff, owner of What the Grill, did a nice job of consulting with us to help us design our outdoor kitchen. We are extremely pleased with the outcome. So far, I’ve cooked appetizers before dinner (we ate dinner out with friends) and this morning I cooked breakfast outside. The Primo ceramic grill is wonderful.
What the Grill & Fireplace · Serving Oak Island
Grills & Smokers in Oak Island, NC
About forty minutes from our Leland showroom, down Highway 133 across the bridge.
Grills on Oak Island take the full brunt of the salt air, so construction grade matters more than it does inland. We will steer you toward what actually survives out here, and we deliver, assemble, and set up on the island. Being forty minutes away means service is a drive rather than a shipping claim.
Gas, charcoal, pellet, kamado, or smoker — choosing the right grill comes down to how you like to cook. That's why we focus on brands we know firsthand, including FireMagic, TrueFlame, Blaze, Napoleon, Delta Heat, Primo, Coyote, American Made Grills, and Recteq. We've installed them, serviced them, and cooked on them ourselves. Come see them in the showroom, and we'll help you understand the real differences — not just what's listed on the spec sheet.
About Oak Island
Oak Island brings two constraints together that neither Leland nor Wilmington has to deal with. Salt exposure is severe, and a great many homes sit elevated on pilings with the outdoor living space on a deck rather than on grade. That changes almost everything about a build.
Serving Long Beach, Yaupon Beach, Caswell Beach, Tranquil Harbour and surrounding Oak Island.
Everything we do in Oak Island →Common questions
Can you build an outdoor kitchen on an elevated deck?
Often yes, but the design has to respect what the deck can carry. Full masonry islands are usually the wrong choice on an elevated structure. Lighter polymer or stainless cabinetry, freestanding appliances, and careful gas routing are what we normally reach for. If the structure will not take it, we will tell you.
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Come see it burning.
Photos only go so far. Stop by the Leland showroom to see the grills, fireplaces, and fire features running, and talk through what fits your space and budget.