I ordered this fire pit because my brother has the same one and he highly recommended it. The large bowl allows for a nice sized fire and the open pattern on the side is great for getting air to the fire. The only reason I'm giving it a 4 star rating is that the grate at the bottom (to elevate the wood off the bottom of the bowl) warped a bit after the first fire. Not enough to be a problem, but it could have been made a little more durable.