Fire Magic Echelon Diamond E790i 36-Inch Built-In Gas Grill

The Fire Magic Echelon Diamond E790i is built around 1/4-inch thick cast 304 stainless steel burners — a material and wall thickness that most grills simply don't bother with. Three of them run the main cooking zone at a combined 90,000 BTU, while a dedicated left-side infrared burner handles searing duty with the kind of focused radiant heat that turns a good steak into a great one.

The patented Diamond Sear cooking grids are the defining feature of the Echelon series. Machined from 304 stainless steel in a trapezoid profile, they maximize food-to-grid contact and produce the distinctive crosshatch marks that signal something serious happened on this grill. The 16-gauge stainless flavor grids below, fitted with heat zone separators, manage drippings and direct flavor back up where it belongs.

Total cooking real estate comes to 1,080 square inches — 792 on the primary 36" x 22" surface and 288 on the warming rack. That's enough to run multiple proteins, sides, and a rotisserie simultaneously without a scheduling conflict.

Speaking of rotisserie: a heavy-duty kit is included, not sold separately. The 13,000 BTU backburner powers it. Fire it up, load the spit, and let the grill earn its keep while you handle other things.

Control is handled through a black glass panel with a digital touchscreen, a digital thermometer with meat probe and timer, and Bluetooth remote capability for smartphone monitoring. Three interior halogen lights mean visibility doesn't disappear when the sun does. The double-walled, spring-assisted hood opens a full 90 degrees and stays there — no propping required.

Ignition is hot surface with a flash tube backup system, so cold-morning startups aren't a negotiation. The removable drip tray rides on ball bearing glides, which is a small detail that matters considerably more after the fifth cleanup than the first.

Construction throughout is heavy-gauge 304 stainless steel, and the E790i is manufactured in the USA. The built-in cut-out dimensions are 37" W x 23.5" D x 11.5" H. For those who want a freestanding option, the 790-SC24 portable cart (sold separately) converts this unit to a standalone configuration. The E790i integrates with Fire Magic outdoor kitchen island systems and is compatible with the brand's full lineup of power burners, refrigeration, and storage components.

A charcoal and smoker basket and a protective stainless steel cover are included. Note: the Magic View Window is not included in this model (E790I-9L1N) but is available in the E790I-9L1N-W variant for those who want a view of what's happening inside without lifting the lid.

At $10,145, the Echelon Diamond E790i is a considered purchase — the kind made by someone who has decided that the outdoor kitchen is a permanent part of the property, not an afterthought.

• 1,080 sq. in. total grilling area: 792 sq. in. primary surface + 288 sq. in. warming rack
• Three 1/4" thick cast 304 stainless steel main burners, 90,000 BTU combined
• Left-side infrared burner for high-intensity direct searing
• Patented Diamond Sear cooking grids — 304 stainless steel trapezoid profile
• Heavy-duty rotisserie kit included; 13,000 BTU backburner
• Bluetooth smartphone remote capability for monitoring and control
• Digital touchscreen control panel with meat probe thermometer and timer
• Hot surface ignition with flash tube backup system
• Double-walled, spring-assisted hood opens full 90 degrees
• Three interior halogen lights for nighttime grilling visibility
• 16-gauge stainless steel flavor grids with heat zone separators
• Removable drip tray on ball bearing glides
• Charcoal/smoker basket and protective stainless steel cover included
• Compatible with 790-SC24 portable cart (sold separately) and Fire Magic island systems
• Heavy-gauge 304 stainless steel construction, made in the USA