Bonfire Built-In Grills Buying Guide: Comparing the Whistler and Prime 500 Series
If you want a feature-rich built-in grill without flagship pricing, Bonfire's built-in grills pack rotisserie systems, high-output burners, and heavy 304 stainless steel construction into two accessible series: the Whistler and the Prime 500. Every model runs on natural gas or propane at the same price either way, includes an integrated rotisserie, and is offered in a striking Black Series/Black Stainless finish alongside the standard stainless look. Where the lineup splits is by size and burner count: the compact Whistler 3 is a 28-inch, 3-burner grill for smaller islands, the Whistler 4 steps up to a 32-inch 4-burner head with roughly 608 sq in of cooking area, and the Prime 500 tops the range at 42 inches with 5 burners and the largest cooking surface in the lineup.
Choosing a Size and Model
Start with the Whistler 3 if your island cutout is tight - it's a 28-inch, 3-burner grill built for compact spaces. Need more cooking room? The Whistler 4 is a 32-inch, 4-burner grill with about 608 sq in of cooking area, also available in a Black Stainless finish. For the largest cooking surface and highest burner count, step up to the Prime 500, a 42-inch, 5-burner grill also offered in a Black Series finish. All models are built from 304 stainless steel and run on natural gas or propane - always confirm your exact cutout dimensions against the product spec sheet before cutting your island.
Bonfire Built-In Grill Comparison
| Model | Size | Burners | Material | Cutout (W x H) | Price | View |
| Whistler 3 | 28" | 3 | 304 Stainless Steel | 26.531" x 10.125" | $1,679.00 | View |
| Whistler 4 | 32" | 4 | 304 Stainless Steel | 32.52" x 10.7" | $2,099.00 | View |
| Whistler 4 Black Stainless | 32" | 4 | 304 Stainless Steel | 32.52" x 10.7" | $2,259.00 | View |
| Prime 500 | 42" | 5 | 304 Stainless Steel | 40.56" x 10.7" | $2,729.00 | View |
| Prime 500 Black Series | 42" | 5 | 304 Stainless Steel | 40.56" x 10.7" | $2,919.00 | View |
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes and series does Bonfire offer? Choose the Whistler in 28-inch (3 burners) or 32-inch (4 burners), or the Prime 500 in 42-inch (5 burners) - both the Whistler 32-inch and Prime 500 42-inch are also available in a Black Series/Black Stainless finish.
What fuel types are available? Every Bonfire built-in grill runs on natural gas or propane, at the same price either way.
Do Bonfire built-in grills include a rotisserie? Yes - every model in the Whistler and Prime 500 lines includes an integrated rotisserie system.
What material are Bonfire built-in grills made from? All current Whistler and Prime 500 models are built from durable 304 stainless steel.
How much do Bonfire built-in grills cost by size and series? Pricing runs from $1,679.00 for the Whistler 3 28-inch up to $2,919.00 for the Prime 500 42-inch Black Series - the standard Whistler 4 32-inch starts at $2,099.00 ($2,259.00 in Black Stainless), and the standard Prime 500 42-inch starts at $2,729.00.
What cutout size do I need for a Bonfire built-in grill? The 28-inch Whistler 3 needs roughly 26.531" wide by 10.125" tall, the 32-inch Whistler models need about 32.52" wide by 10.7" tall, and the 42-inch Prime 500 models need about 40.56" wide by 10.7" tall - confirm the exact cutout depth against your model's spec sheet before cutting your island.