Patio Heaters & Outdoor Heaters

Best Patio Heaters & Outdoor Heaters for Restaurants

Patio heaters and outdoor heaters are essential equipment for restaurants, cafés, rooftop bars, breweries, and event venues looking to extend outdoor dining seasons and maximize patio seating capacity. These commercial-grade heating solutions keep guests comfortable during cool evenings, chilly mornings, and shoulder seasons when outdoor space would otherwise go unused. From casual sidewalk cafés to upscale rooftop dining, quality outdoor heaters create inviting atmospheres that encourage guests to linger longer and return more often.

The category includes electric heaters that plug into standard or high-voltage outlets for clean, efficient operation, and gas heaters powered by propane or natural gas for high-output warmth. Installation types include ceiling mount heaters that save floor space and provide overhead radiant heat, wall mounted heaters for targeted warmth along building exteriors, and freestanding heaters for flexible placement anywhere on patios or decks. Shapes include rectangular infrared panels for broad coverage, pyramid heaters that combine striking visual appeal with functional warmth, and round column-style heaters for traditional patio heating. Heat outputs range from 23,000 to 115,000 BTU for gas models and 1,500 to 6,000 watts for electric units.

We offer patio heaters and outdoor heaters from trusted brands including LiVello, Omcan USA, and Schwank.

Why Choose Commercial Patio Heaters?

Year-round outdoor seating increases revenue potential. Outdoor dining space represents valuable real estate that goes unused when temperatures drop. Commercial patio heaters extend your outdoor season by weeks or months, turning shoulder seasons into profitable dining periods and keeping patios active on cool summer evenings.

Guest comfort drives longer visits and repeat business. Diners who feel comfortable stay longer, order more, and leave with positive impressions. Quality outdoor heating creates the inviting atmosphere that encourages guests to relax, enjoy another round, and come back with friends.

Multiple fuel and mounting options fit any space. Whether you have covered patios ideal for ceiling-mounted infrared panels, open decks suited to freestanding propane heaters, or building walls ready for mounted electric units, commercial heaters adapt to your specific layout and infrastructure.

What to Look for in Patio Heaters

Selecting the right outdoor heaters requires matching power source, mounting style, and heat output to your space configuration and guest capacity. Proper sizing ensures effective warming without energy waste.

Some things to consider when shopping for patio heaters and outdoor heaters include:

• Power source (electric, propane, natural gas)
• Installation type (ceiling mount, wall mount, freestanding)
• Heat output (BTU for gas, wattage for electric)
• Coverage area for your seating layout
• Voltage requirements for electric models
• Shape and style (rectangular, pyramid, round)
• Weather resistance for your climate
• Safety features like tip-over shutoffs
• And more!

Electric heaters offer clean operation with no combustion, making them ideal for covered or enclosed patios. Propane heaters provide portability and high heat output without gas line installation. Natural gas heaters deliver continuous operation with lower fuel costs for permanent installations. Ceiling and wall-mounted units maximize floor space while freestanding models offer flexibility.

Shop Patio Heaters & Outdoor Heaters Today

Patio heaters and outdoor heaters extend your dining seasons, maximize seating capacity, and create comfortable outdoor experiences that guests appreciate. Electric and gas options in ceiling, wall, and freestanding configurations fit any restaurant patio or outdoor venue.

Explore all your options, or browse our outdoor restaurant furniture to complete your patio setup, or our commercial furniture for additional seating and tables. Have questions? Reach out through our contact page today. We're always happy to help you create the perfect outdoor dining environment!