Buying guide
Outdoor GreatRoom Uptown Black
A raised flame. A lower table surface. See whether both work with the way you gather.
The decision
A fire table you arrange the seating around.
Outdoor GreatRoom Uptown Black makes the fire a raised centerpiece while a lower tiled surface wraps around it. That is the reason to consider it for a lounge area: the flame and the place for a drink occupy different levels. The question is whether that arrangement works from your seats, with room left for people to move and the propane drawer to open.
We would consider it for a settled lounge area
Start with Uptown when you want one substantial table to anchor a sectional or a group of lounge chairs. The two-level top gives the seating area a defined center. Its black granite tile, Midnight Mist Supercast surround and stucco bases belong to this Black version.
We would pause if the furniture moves often
The Black table is listed at 445 pounds. Its overall footprint is 64½ by 48¼ inches, with a raised height of about 23⅝ inches. That is a placement decision before it is a decorating decision. A narrow patio or a layout that changes every weekend asks more of this table than a permanent seating group does.
This guide discusses the Black granite-and-stucco table. Other Uptown finishes use different materials. Confirm the exact finish, fuel and ignition package on the product page rather than assuming the same dimensions, weight and care apply to every Uptown.
Picture the evening
Look at the lower surface from the seat you will use.
For a sectional
Consider which seats face the lower tiled surface and which face an end of the raised surround. A long sofa can have several people looking at the flame, but that does not mean every seat has equally convenient table space. Check the corner seat and the far end of the sectional before deciding that one table replaces every side table.
For separate lounge chairs
Chairs let you turn each seat toward the fire, but leave a path through the group and room for the tank drawer. Test the arrangement with the chairs in their normal positions. A table that looks balanced from the patio entrance still needs to work when everyone is seated.
With the appliance off and cool, check how you would use the lower surface from each seat. If reaching it means leaning across the burner area, plan a separate side table for that seat. Keep objects away from the operating burner and follow its required clearances.
The useful measurements
The full footprint matters more than the burner length.
| Planning detail | Uptown Black | What to check on your patio |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 64½ inches | Mark the complete furniture footprint, not just the flame opening. |
| Overall width | 48¼ inches | Check the space between the seating and the walking route. |
| Raised table height | 23.63 inches on the drawing | Compare the upper surround with the actual seat height. |
| Lower tiled surface height | 16½ inches on the side view | Check whether the lower surface is convenient from each seat. |
| Listed table weight | 445 pounds | Settle access, assembly and final position before delivery. |
| Burner family | 12 × 42-inch Crystal Fire Plus | Use the exact burner manual for clearance and operation. |
| Rigid burner cover | Grey glass cover included on the specification | Plan a safe place for the cover while the fire is in use. |
These furniture measurements do not establish chair clearances or a permitted covered-patio installation. Have the installer apply the current burner instructions and local requirements to the actual site. The top view shows why the two levels do not behave like one flat rectangle: the raised surround extends beyond the tiled square. Use that outline when checking the seats, rather than treating the full footprint as an uninterrupted tabletop.
Make it work on your patio
Test the layout before the heavy pieces arrive.
Mark the footprint and sit down
Mark a 64½ by 48¼-inch rectangle in the intended position. Put the sectional and chairs where they will actually stay, then sit in the corner and end seats. Check the path to the house and where a guest would walk through the group. Use the drawing to locate the raised surround within that overall footprint.
Keep the tank drawer reachable
The Black table’s instructions show a slide-out propane-tank drawer. Leave its travel and the space needed to handle the cylinder clear of furniture and planters. The manual also identifies where a natural-gas line should enter to avoid interference with the door. Settle that connection before the table is assembled.
Treat this as an assembled piece of furniture
The manual calls for help with installation and describes placing the base sections, securing the tile top and aligning the concrete top. It also warns that the support base must be disconnected from the tile top before relocation. This is not a table to drag across the patio when the seating changes.
Choose the control package with the placement
The catalog lists manual ignition and separate propane and natural-gas direct-spark ignition configurations. The manual version uses a battery-powered sparker; its instructions call for an AAA battery that is not included. Manual ignition here does not mean a match-lit burner, and the sparker battery does not power the electronic-ignition package. Electronic ignition has a different power and control arrangement. The specification recommends an accessible GFCI outlet with a weatherproof cover for DSI. Have the installer confirm the complete setup for the selected package.
The propane arrangement keeps the cylinder inside the table base, where it still needs to be changed. Natural gas removes that cylinder-changing task and fixes the gas connection at the chosen location. Make that choice with the final furniture arrangement in mind.
The complete order
Choose each cover for the job it needs to do.
Included with the documented Black table
- Selected table and burner configuration
- Clear glass gems as the standard decorative media
- Grey glass burner cover
- The fuel and ignition equipment for the selected package
Check separately before ordering
- Propane cylinder, which the table manual says is not included
- Glass wind guard, listed separately from the burner cover
- Protective fabric cover for the furniture
- Any approved alternate fire media
- Site-specific gas or electrical work, assembly and placement
The rigid glass cover closes the burner area when the fire is off and the appliance is cool. It is not the glass wind guard around the flame, and neither replaces a protective fabric cover. Compare the selected package before adding accessories so that the same part is not ordered twice.
Manual and electronic ignition are different configurations. Do not order the manual table with the expectation that an electronic control is a simple finishing accessory. Ask us to check the exact burner and control package first.
The Hearth Outpost view
Choose it for the furniture you will live around.
We like Outdoor GreatRoom Uptown Black for a patio where the seating stays in place and the fire table is part of the furniture arrangement all year. The black tile and raised surround give it presence even with the fire off. Before choosing it for a sectional, we would sit in the corner seat and check access to the lower surface, then confirm the tank drawer can open without moving a chair. When those details work, the two levels have a useful purpose beyond their appearance.
Ratings cover the Outdoor GreatRoom Uptown family.
What owners say
Owners appreciate the finished appearance and substantial construction. Accounts also describe difficult lighting, a disappointing natural-gas flame and heavy assembly. Plan the delivery route and experienced installation before choosing the final position, and confirm the exact burner and materials on your version.
Owner accounts include different Uptown versions. Use their comments to prepare questions about delivery and ignition, then check the materials and burner on the exact table you select.
Shop Uptown
Continue with the exact configuration.
This card selects the Black manual-ignition table. The product page lists propane and natural-gas electronic configurations and other Uptown finishes. Confirm the exact materials and complete configuration before choosing.
Warranty and care
Useful burner coverage, with a separate term for Supercast.
Outdoor GreatRoom’s current warranty schedule gives residential stainless-steel Crystal Fire Plus burners a ten-year limited lifetime term. Residential ignition and electronic components have three-year coverage. Those benefits cover important working components beyond the tabletop’s appearance.
The furniture structure
The current schedule lists three-year structural coverage for gas fire-table bases and tops, subject to the full terms. Coverage applies to the original owner and original installation in the US or Canada. Keep proof of purchase and follow the required claim process before removing or repairing components.
The Supercast surround
Supercast has a specific one-year structure-and-finish term. Non-structural hairline cracks are treated as normal in the warranty. Read that exception alongside the general table coverage; the concrete surround and stainless-steel burner have different coverage periods.
Plan care for the actual surfaces
Uptown Black combines granite tile with a Supercast surround and stucco bases. Outdoor GreatRoom recommends mild detergent and warm water for Supercast, prompt cleanup of colored spills, drying before covering, and sealing annually or as needed. Use care products suited to each material rather than treating every dark surface as the same stone.
The table manual also calls for maintaining the drawer glides annually or as needed. A drawer that remains accessible and moves smoothly makes the concealed propane arrangement more useful over time.
Before ordering
A few details worth settling first.
Let’s find the right fit for your project.
Send us your seating layout, the finish you prefer and the fuel available at the patio. We can help check the exact Uptown package, accessories and documents before you order.
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Good questions
A clearer choice.
Can Uptown replace every side table around a sectional?
Not automatically. Its lower surrounding surface is useful, but access differs from one seat to another. Check the corner and far end of the sectional with the full footprint marked before deciding whether you still want a side table.
Is every Uptown the same weight and material?
No. This guide uses the Black granite-tile, Supercast and stucco version, listed at 445 pounds. Other finishes can use different construction. Confirm the exact version rather than transferring these figures to every Uptown.
Is a propane tank included?
The Black table manual says the propane tank is not included. It shows the tank in a slide-out drawer; leave room to open the drawer and handle the cylinder.
Does the included glass cover act as a wind guard?
No. The included grey glass cover closes the cooled burner when the fire is off. The glass wind guard and protective fabric cover are separate accessories with different jobs.