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Outdoor Dining Buying Guide

Summer is in full swing, and you know what that means: lots of outdoor BBQ's late night parties, and tons of opportunities for outdoor dining Depending on your preference for size and color, there are lots of outdoor dining sets available for the ultimate in exterior eating. 

Essentials

Not sure where to start? Well, before you can buy an outdoor seating set, you need to get some other crucial supplies. Read through the guides below for some ideas.

Grill

Having a grill on hand is the only way to host a proper barbecue. Depending on your needs, consider what size and model to purchase. If you plan on using your grill frequently, you may want to invest in a pricier design.

Music

What's outdoor grilling without some music? Pick up a small radio cd player or iPod dock  to provide entertainment while you enjoy the great outdoors.

Dinnerware

You may not want to bring out your best china for outdoor use, so pick up some disposable  or plastic dinnerware  to eat with when dining.

Cocktails 

Stock up on all the necessary bar accessories so that you are prepared to make some fun summer drinks. Don't forget to pick up the margarita glasses

 

Outdoor Dining Sets

These sets are large enough to accommodate any size family or group of friends and provide a supreme outdoor dining experience equipped with comfort and class.

Palm Canyon 7 Piece Dining Set 

Amazon Teak 7 Piece Dining Set 

Melbourne 7 pc. Dining Set 

Pacific Grove 5 pc. Dining Set 

Sanopelo 5 pc. Dining Set 

Venice II Sling Dining Set 

Messina 7 pc. Taupe Dining Set 

Summer Silhouette 7 pc. Dining Set 

Nature's Retreat 7 pc. Dining Set 

Maximum Comfort

These outdoor sets offer not only a place to dine, but a somewhere to put your feet up as well. Offering cozy couches and footrests with a center table, these sets are perfect for a dinner with friends or just a night relaxing outside with some drinks.

Melbourne 6 pc. Chat Set 

Pacific Grove 4 pc. Deep Seating Set 

Messina 4 pc. Trellis Sectional 

Summer Silhouette 4 pc. Sectional Set 

Camrose 6 pc. Chat Set 

Messina 4 pc. Taupe Sectional 

Amazon Teak 7 pc. Deep Seating Set 

In the Colors

These fun outdoor furniture sets will add some bold color and new life to your patio.

Blue 

Spearmint 

Plum 

Green 

Red 

Variety

Terrace Bay 5 pc. Dining Set 

If you're looking for a small, no fuss furniture set, then this small table and four chairs is perfect for your outdoor environment. The chairs come with cushions to provide comfort and the table is designed with a stylish slatted metal cast top.

Palm Canyon 5. pc. Fire Pit Set 

Looking to toast marshmallows  while you sit outside? With this set, you don't even have to get up! These chairs are thickly cushioned and the steel firepit bowl complete with mesh screen is situated in the center of the ceramic tile table.

Santa Rosa 8 pc. Oatmeal Patio Set 

If you're looking for a large, comfy set of patio furniture with lots of room, then this is the one for you. The end tables  and footstools  spare plenty of leg and arm room and the soft throw pillows  help you relax in style.

Grilling Tips

Now that you have purchased your furniture, here are a few helpful tips when picking out and grilling your meat. 

  • Before cooking, always clean off your meat. This will get rid of any excess odors and makes the meat ready for flavoring.
  • Don't forget to add seasonings! Marinades pepper salt  and butter  are all important when cooking your meal. 
  • When cooking steak, sirloin  and New York  style will give you the most flavor, while rib-eye  and tenderloin  will be more tender.
  • To grill vegetables, first coat them lightly in olive oil  to avoid burning. Also, consider using a wok  while grilling so that the small pieces don't fall through the grates.
  • To make the best burger use fresh ground or same day beef that is 80-85% lean. 
  • Use a wire brush  to clean off the grill grate after cooking.
  • Correct barbecue temperatures range between 210-225º.

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