About us

At Northwoods Grills, our goal is simple: to be the destination you can trust for everything BBQ, grilling, and outdoor living. Founded in 2018, we’re a family-owned and operated business based in Charleston, South Carolina, built by Clemson University graduates with a shared passion for outdoor cooking and great customer experiences. From the beginning, we’ve focused on doing things the right way—putting people first and making every interaction feel knowledgeable, honest, and personal.

We carefully curate our lineup to include only brands we truly believe in, including Artisan, Alfresco, Sunstone, Coyote, and other industry-leading manufacturers. Everything from our customer support to our product selection is designed to help you feel confident in your purchase, backed by expert guidance and service you can rely on long after checkout.

Backyard grilling comes in many forms, and no two setups are the same. Whether you’re cooking over gas, charcoal, or pellets—or building a fully customized outdoor kitchen—your space should match your lifestyle. That’s why Northwoods Grills is built to be the one retailer you can rely on for grills, smokers, and accessories that help you create a truly one-of-a-kind outdoor cooking experience. When it’s time to upgrade your grill, add a smoker, or fine-tune your setup with the right accessories, we make the process easy and stress-free.

If you’re ready to take your backyard to the next level, explore our full selection of outdoor kitchen products. From built-in grills and outdoor kitchen storage to side burners, sinks, bar centers, and outdoor refrigeration, we offer everything you need to design and build a complete outdoor kitchen or BBQ island—whether you’re tackling the project yourself or working with a contractor.

Looking to learn more about grilling or outdoor kitchen design? Our Articles, Reviews, and Buying Guides are written by experienced, in-house specialists who live and breathe outdoor cooking. You’ll find expert insights, top-rated product guides, and practical building resources to help you make the right decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

At our core, we’re BBQ people. We understand that everyone grills differently, and that passion for outdoor cooking is what brought Northwoods Grills to life in the first place. If you’d like to learn more about our story and what drives us, visit our About Us page and see why customers across the country trust Northwoods Grills as their long-term outdoor cooking partner.

Thanks for spending time with us—we look forward to helping you build something incredible in your backyard.

Sincerely, Ryan, Owner/Operator @ Northwoods Grills

Our expertise in Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living

We’re proud to be quoted in Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living. In Melissa Gillespie’s feature, The Outdoor Kitchen Decisions to Make Before the Island Is Built, owner Ryan Stavrakas shares why selecting exact grill models and reviewing manufacturer specifications before construction can help avoid costly changes to an outdoor kitchen island.

For journalists and editors

Request written interviews, expert quotes or educational articles about grill replacement and outdoor kitchen equipment. Visit our Media & Expert Commentary page for Ryan's bio, available topics and the editorial request form.

Authorized Coyote Dealer: Northwoods Grills is listed in Coyote Outdoor Living’s official dealer locator. Confirm our authorized dealer listing on Coyote’s website by searching “Northwoods.”

Authorized Le Griddle Dealer: Northwoods Grills is listed among the online showrooms on Le Griddle’s official Shop Local page. Verify Northwoods Grills in Le Griddle’s official dealer directory.

Authorized RCS Dealer: Northwoods Grills is listed among the online showrooms in Renaissance Cooking Systems’ official dealer directory. Verify our listing in RCS’s official dealer directory.