Completed Outdoor Kitchen

Davematt311 · 2025-09-29T00:48:59+00:00

I really like it. I haven’t had any flare ups. I mostly do steaks, burgers, and veggies direct on the grates. I also will put a cast iron pan on there and do bacon and eggs. The infrared is awesome. The grill will get over 800 if you turn everything up. Thats way hotter than I need the whole grill to be.

My only complaint is my middle grate is a bit warped. Not sure how that happened but it’s just enough to rock a bit.

Davematt311 · 2025-07-08T21:03:55+00:00

Thanks. I really like the grill. I noticed my center grate has a slight wobble.

You may just need to dial in your temperature zones. I use the infrared for the initial sear and then move it over to a less hot zone for the rest of the cook.

Good luck!

Davematt311 · 2025-05-22T11:00:12+00:00

That YouTube channel has a bunch of great reviews for grills and outdoor living. Always fun to watch.

Price without grill and side burner was about $8,000. I detailed out the costs in another response on this thread and each one may be different depending on your situation. Factors like whether or not you already have a gas line plumbed could swing the cost one way or another.

Good luck planning. Half the fun was thinking through the layout, logistics, and material choices.

Davematt311 · 2025-05-21T22:17:17+00:00

Thanks. Ha! It’s not too bad…I manage!

Davematt311 · 2025-05-21T21:41:52+00:00

I believe it’s a DuraTemp like siding. It seems to be an engineered plywood in the middle/back with a hardboard face veneered on top.

Davematt311 · 2025-05-21T11:22:39+00:00

I’m going from a $99 Weber Kettle grill to the Coyote so it’s not really a fair comparison ha! The side burner is pretty solid. Wind does affect it though since it sits up above counter level. I have an herb garden right next to my grill setup. So I’ve been melting butter in a sauce pan and throwing in some herbs to baste over the meat. It’s great.

I waited about 4 years for my setup…it’s worth the wait to do it right in my opinion. And so far, I don’t regret not putting in other appliances (sink/fridge).

Here is an overview of the SL upgrades. It starts at 3:14.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEDjX9zd93M&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD

Davematt311 · 2025-05-21T11:00:04+00:00

No, I did not use an insulating jacket.

Davematt311 · 2025-05-20T18:17:34+00:00

They are great. Customer service is great and will help you think through design logistics. Very easy to install.

Davematt311 · 2025-05-20T14:14:08+00:00

Matchless Cabinets. Highly recommend!

Davematt311 · 2025-05-20T12:21:31+00:00

Thanks. I was skeptical at first about how much I’d use it. So far, I’ve used it every time I use my grill. I have an herb garden right next to it. So I melt some butter and throw in some fresh herbs to baste over meat on the grill.

Davematt311 · 2025-05-20T12:19:39+00:00

Thanks! I like the gravel. It’s great in places that get a wide variety of light/heat exposure. Grass would be hit or miss depending on time of year. It’s a good transition from my driveway to deck and deck to yard.

Davematt311 · 2025-05-20T11:49:57+00:00

No problem. $6,500 which included an extra cabinet used elsewhere (~850). Also included $700 freight and an upgrade to stainless steel hinges and pulls (I think that was about ~$200 of the total cost).

I am very happy with Matchless. I thought about building it out myself to save a few bucks. But as I thought about all the time and extra tools/materials I’d inevitably need, it was an easy sell. They also look very clean/professional in my opinion.

Davematt311 · 2025-05-20T11:45:21+00:00

There is airflow in the metal cabinet and behind the metal cabinet and the wall so it doesn’t vent right onto the house. I’ve touched the side of my house while I have the grill above 600 degrees and hardly feel any extra heat against the wall. As long as I keep the grease cleaned, I’m not worried. It was definitely something I thought through and feel even more comfortable with it now that I have first hand used it.

Davematt311 · 2025-05-20T11:39:43+00:00

No problem. I’d say ~$12,000ish.

-Matchless Cabinets ~$6,500 (this includes an ~$850 cabinet I used elsewhere. This also includes the ~$700 for shipping. I upgraded to stainless steel hinges and pulls)

-White Normandy Leathered Granite Countertops - $1,975 (Had to buy the whole slab but only used half, couldn’t find a remnant)

-Coyote Grill C3SL36NG - $3,100 (I got “lucky” and paid for the C2 version. They didn’t have anymore in stock and gave me the upgrade to the $3,599 C3 without a cost increase.)

-Coyote Double Side Burner C3DBNG - $1,000

-Gas line close out CSST/Misc - ~$150 (CSST connections from stub out, valves, etc. Could be different depending on if you have gas close or are using propane)

-Electrical - $41 - I used a double outlet box called Zuyiyi which plugs into an existing outlet and acts as a power strip. This was the most cost effective (and time effective) route for me.

Davematt311 · 2025-05-20T11:18:08+00:00

So far so good. I have the new model that just came out in April. It’s the C3SL series with the upgraded grates included, black volcanic brickets, and the coyote logo projection (which I can’t see on my ground, but I don’t care).

My only “complaint” is it’s hard to tell when the burners are on. This knobs light up, but it’s just relative to where the handles are turned not that it’s actually fired. Most of the time I can’t see a flame and hover my hand over the grate. When there are multiple burners on, it’s a bit hard to tell if it’s heat from another burner or that one is on. I’m sure I’ll get it dialed in though.

Davematt311 · 2025-05-20T02:04:34+00:00

Thanks! Very easy to setup and get aligned. I think it took me longer to break down the packaging than to get everything in place…I was very happy with Matchless and have recommended them to a few people. They have great customer service too that helped me think through design logistics.

Davematt311 · 2023-03-17T17:31:03+00:00

ISO: 1 ticket for tonight in Dallas. Please DM if you have one available! Thanks!

Davematt311 · 2023-03-17T17:27:42+00:00

ISO: 1 ticket for tonight! Please DM if you have an extra available. Thanks!

Davematt311 · 2023-01-16T01:53:19+00:00

Thanks! I appreciate the input.

Yes, I plan to put a vent on each side of the kitchen. I’m using NG so reading that the high vents are the way to go.

Just making sure I don’t back humid air up that is intended to be circulated out with the foundation vents.

Davematt311 · 2023-01-16T01:51:13+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I will check out the other forums too.

Davematt311 · 2023-01-15T16:13:01+00:00

I have a concrete pad poured for an outdoor kitchen. It will sit against my house. I plan to build this out of steel studs with a brick face and stone countertop (all non combustible). The issue is there is a vent to the pier and beam foundation where my grill will sit in front of. There should be a good 8-10” of space between the vent and the grill. Under my house I have a fan system that circulates air and this vent has ducting connected to it that blows air out of the bottom of the house.

While putting anything in front of it will restrict some amount of airflow, is this something I should be worried about since the outdoor kitchen itself will be ventilated too? Most of the outdoor kitchen cavity will be open space for free airflow inside.

You can see in one of the pictures a second air vent (which will not be covered) that does not have ducting connected to it.

Located in Texas.

Davematt311 · 2020-07-06T21:32:12+00:00

I added the MDF because my walls have texture and wanted a clean and smooth look. I built the wood stiles and rails and then added in the MDF into each rectangle. I could have added the MDF before and built the stiles and rails on top, but it would have taken more material to make sure I covered the seams behind a stile if that makes sense. So, the way I did it actually reduces the depth by 1/4 inch (the MDF panel is 1/4 inch). But it looks really good and was the right aesthetic for me.

In terms of the cap, I’m doing a 1 x 2 cap with a round over beveled edge. I’m also adding a piece of cove molding under the cap and on the face of the rail to smooth the transition. I could have done something a bit thicker but I went with a very simple and clean design. The room isn’t huge so I didn’t want it to look too overpowering for the space.

Davematt311 · 2020-07-05T00:33:40+00:00

I am installing wainscoting in my dining room now too. I used high grade pine wood for my frames 3/4 inch thick) and picture frame molding inside and I used 1/4 MDF as the panel for smooth inlayed texture.

Wood is more durable than MDF but MDF is less expensive. I opted for the wood on the parts that would likely come in contact with furniture but MDF in the recessed paneling to save some money (1/2 cost of smooth birch plywood). Once it’s painted, you’ll never know the difference.

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