Fire Magic Choice C650I Built-In Grill, 936 sq in, 304 Stainless Steel

The Fire Magic Choice C650I starts with a straightforward credential: it is manufactured in the United States from 304 stainless steel, finished in satin, and built to live permanently in an outdoor kitchen — not to be dragged out seasonally and apologized for. At 936 total square inches of cooking surface (648 primary, 288 on the warming rack), it has room for a serious cook-out without demanding a serious reconfiguration of your patio.

Three burners — each formed from 16-gauge tubular stainless steel — produce a combined 69,000 BTU across the main grilling surface. The flavor grids are also 16-gauge 304 stainless steel, meaning the components that take the most direct heat punishment are built from the same quality material as the exterior. The Diamond Sear stainless steel cooking grids are designed to leave a proper sear mark, which is the point of a grill this serious.

The hood is 90-degree double-walled 304 stainless steel — a construction detail that matters both for heat retention and for the long-term structural integrity of the lid. An analog thermometer with an angled bezel is integrated into the hood, positioned so you can actually read it without crouching. The ignition is a push-and-turn Rapid Light Piezo system that requires no batteries, which means one fewer thing to forget before guests arrive.

For installation, the C650I requires a cutout of 37.75" W x 19.5" D, with a cutout height between 11.5" and 12". The grill body itself measures 39.75" wide by 25.75" deep by 25.125" tall. If your enclosure is combustible, Fire Magic's Insulating Liner (model 3177-52) is a compatible accessory made for exactly that situation.

The C650I arrives configured for natural gas and includes orifices for conversion to liquid propane — so a fuel-type change doesn't require sourcing a separate unit. Compatible island components from Fire Magic's Choice Contemporary line include double drawers (53802SC/33802), reduced-height doors (53938SC/33938S), single access doors with tank tray (53820SC-TL/-TR), vertical access doors (53920SC-R/-L/33920-SR/-SL), a trash cabinet (53820TSC), and a timer box (5520-12T). Optional accessories also include a 1-Hour Timer, Built-In Vinyl Cover, and a Flex Line Connector Package.

The propane sibling to this model is the C650I-RT1P; a multi-user configuration is available as the CM650I-RT1N-1. At $5,215, the C650I is a permanent fixture investment — one that earns its place in a built-in kitchen rather than simply filling it.

• 936 sq in total cooking area: 648 sq in primary + 288 sq in warming rack
• 3 burners, 69,000 BTU combined — each formed from 16-gauge tubular stainless steel
• Diamond Sear stainless steel cooking grids for defined sear marks
• Double-walled 90-degree 304 stainless steel hood for superior heat retention
• Battery-free push-and-turn Rapid Light Piezo ignition
• 16-gauge 304 stainless steel flavor grids
• Analog thermometer with angled bezel built into the hood
• Satin-finish 304 stainless steel exterior construction
• Arrives set for natural gas; includes LP conversion orifices
• Compatible with Fire Magic Choice Contemporary Island components and accessories
• Insulating Liner (3177-52) available for combustible enclosure installations
• Cutout dimensions: 37.75" W x 19.5" D x 11.5"–12" H
• Made in the USA