What the Grill & Fireplace · Serving Southport

Outdoor Kitchens in Southport, NC

About thirty five minutes from our Leland showroom, down Highway 211 or 133.

Southport outdoor kitchens divide fairly neatly. Historic district projects usually call for stone or stucco finishes that suit the house, while St. James and the newer communities tend toward contemporary stainless and polymer. We design to the property rather than dropping a standard package into either one.

A great outdoor kitchen starts with how you plan to use it. We begin by learning how you cook, entertain, and spend time outdoors, then design the space around you — from cabinetry and countertops to grills, refrigeration, storage, and finishing details. With cabinetry from ProFit, Endura, Challenger Designs, and Stoll, we can create everything from a streamlined grill station to a complete outdoor kitchen. Using the Gemini 3D Outdoor Kitchen Designer, we can bring the concept to life so you can see your kitchen before anything is ordered.

About Southport

Southport rewards work that suits the house. The historic district has a particular character, and a modern stainless island dropped behind a period home rarely looks right. A lot of our Southport projects lean toward finishes that sit comfortably with the architecture, whether that is stone, stucco, or a quieter fireplace surround.

Serving Historic District, St. James, Indigo Plantation, Smithville Woods and surrounding Southport.

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Common questions

Will an outdoor kitchen suit a historic Southport home?

It can, if the finishes are chosen for the house rather than from a catalogue. Stone and stucco surrounds sit far more comfortably behind a period home than exposed stainless cabinetry does. We design to the architecture rather than dropping in a standard package.

From real customers

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5.0 stars · 15+ reviews

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.

Robin Cochran
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Highly recommend!!! We had fantastic experiences with What the Grill. We purchased a new built in grill and a new firepit insert from them and Jeff installed both in a timely, professional manner. He is very knowledgeable, responsive, accommodating and answers questions thoroughly. He came back several times after the install to adjust the firepit…

DORIS CONNELL
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What the Grill has a great location and excellent showroom to display the different grillers options and budget. Jeff came out to our home and reviewed the current grill that we had and came up with a great new design. His knowledge and expertise of the grill market was outstanding. Very dependable and great service after the sell, Jeff kept us inf…

Eddie Brewer
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Great place to shop for Grills, Rubs, etc. Jeff is very knowledge and helpful. They will also assemble and deliver for a nominal fee! We Love the Napoleon grill and accessories we bought from there. Will definitely be returning to the store for all my grilling needs.

Chris Kastl
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What the grill fits all my family’s outdoor cooking needs. The choice of spices to enhance my food is second to none! Jeff & Lisa Jones are wonderful owners who offer outstanding service along with the finest offerings in outdoor grills and kitchens. I highly recommend them!

Mark Powers
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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.