Fire Magic Echelon Diamond E790I 36-Inch Built-In Grill

The Fire Magic Echelon Diamond E790I is a 36-inch built-in grill constructed entirely from 304 stainless steel and manufactured in the USA — details that matter when something is going into a permanent outdoor kitchen installation. At 285 pounds, it is not the kind of grill that moves around much, which is rather the point.

The total grilling real estate here is 1,080 square inches: a 792-square-inch primary cooking surface (36" W x 22" D) and a 288-square-inch warming rack (36" W x 8" D). The cooking grids are Fire Magic's signature Diamond Sear grids — trapezoidal 304 stainless steel rods designed to maximize contact and produce defined sear marks without sacrificing heat distribution.

Power comes from three distinct heat sources. Two cast stainless steel main burners deliver 64,000 BTUs across the primary surface, while a dedicated 25,000-BTU left-side infrared burner provides concentrated, intense heat ideal for searing. A 15,000-BTU infrared rotisserie burner handles the back of the hood, and the grill includes built-in storage brackets for the rotisserie spit rod — a thoughtful detail that keeps the accessory exactly where you need it. Total output across the grilling surface reaches 89,000 BTUs, with the hood thermometer capable of registering up to 1,000°F.

Ignition is handled by a hot surface electronic system with a flash tube backup — so if the primary ignition has an off day, there is a contingency plan. The analog hood-mounted thermometer gives you a clear read on cooking temperature without requiring a separate probe or app. Two interior halogen lamps illuminate the cooking chamber, and the modern black glass control panel keeps the aesthetic clean and purposeful rather than cluttered.

The double-walled, spring-assisted hood opens to a full 90 degrees and stays there, which is the kind of ergonomic courtesy that becomes obvious only after you have wrestled with a hood that doesn't. The larger drip tray runs on ball bearing glides for easy removal. Heat zone separators and a charcoal/smoker basket are both included, giving you multi-zone cooking and low-and-slow capability without additional purchases.

Installation requires a 37" W x 23.5" D x 11.5" H island cut-out and a standard 120 VAC connection for ignition and lighting. The E790I is also compatible with the 790-SC24 portable cart base (sold separately) for freestanding use, and the optional Magic View Window can be added as an upgrade for those who want a porthole into the action. Compatible accessories include Echelon Diamond series griddles, insulating liners, covers, and full island configurations.

The 16-gauge stainless steel flavor grids sit below the cooking grids, vaporizing drippings to add that characteristic grilled character to everything above. At $9,472, this grill is a considered investment — one that happens to be built to outlast most of the outdoor kitchens it will be installed in.

• 1,080 total square inches of grilling area: 792 sq. in. primary surface plus 288 sq. in. warming rack
• 89,000 total BTUs from three heat sources: two main burners (64,000 BTU), left-side infrared burner (25,000 BTU), and infrared rotisserie burner (15,000 BTU)
• Reaches up to 1,000°F — monitored by an analog hood-mounted thermometer
• Diamond Sear cooking grids: trapezoidal 304 stainless steel rods for defined sear marks and even heat
• Hot surface electronic ignition with flash tube backup for reliable starts
• Double-walled, spring-assisted hood opens to a full 90 degrees and holds position
• Two interior halogen lamps illuminate the cooking chamber
• Larger drip tray with ball bearing glides for easy, clean removal
• Charcoal/smoker basket and heat zone separators included
• Built-in rotisserie spit rod storage brackets integrated into the grill body
• Modern black glass control panel with 16-gauge stainless steel flavor grids
• Full 304 stainless steel construction, made in the USA
• Compatible with 790-SC24 cart base for freestanding use (sold separately)
• Optional Magic View Window upgrade available; fits Echelon Diamond island systems and accessories