Commercial patio heaters for restaurants, hotels, cafes, breweries, and rooftop venues. Every heater here is from Bromic, the brand hospitality designers and installers specify by name, in gas and electric models with wall, ceiling, and pendant mounting so you can heat dining rows without giving up floor space. Matching controllers, dimmers, and wall switches let staff run zones from one panel.
Why Bromic for Commercial Patios?
Bromic Smart-Heat heaters are built for the hospitality duty cycle: directional radiant heat that warms guests instead of the air, stainless construction that handles year-round exposure, and mounting options that keep walkways and sight lines clear. The Platinum series is the low-profile choice for upscale dining rooms and terraces, Tungsten delivers maximum output for open patios, and the Eclipse pendant adds LED lighting to the heat for a design statement over lounge seating.
Gas or Electric for a Business?
Gas models (natural gas or propane) deliver the most heat per unit and suit open-air patios with good clearance. Electric models are the answer under covers, pergolas, awnings, and in cities that restrict open-flame heating; they need no venting and switch instantly. Marine-grade electric units add corrosion resistance for coastal and rooftop installations. Many venues mix both: gas over open dining rows, electric under the covered bar.
Plan the Install Once
Commercial heating works best as zones: heaters sized to each seating area, wired to dimmer or on/off controls so staff adjust output as the night cools. Mounting height, clearances, and electrical or gas supply determine which models fit your space, and local codes have the final word for commercial installations. Professional installation is recommended for all wired and plumbed units.
Commercial Patio Heater FAQs
What heaters do restaurants use on patios?
Most full-service patios use mounted radiant heaters (wall, ceiling, or pendant) rather than portable mushroom heaters: they heat tables consistently, avoid floor clutter, and tie into central controls. Bromic Platinum and Tungsten are the common specification.
Can you use a patio heater under a covered patio or awning?
Electric radiant heaters are designed for covered installations when mounted to the listed clearances. Gas models need more overhead clearance and ventilation, which is why covered areas usually go electric.
How many heaters does a restaurant patio need?
Plan by zone rather than square footage alone: each dining row or seating cluster gets its own heater sized to mounting height and exposure. Wind exposure and ceiling height change the math, so spec generously in open or coastal sites.
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