I love that this fire pit table has a slightly larger table edge which provides ample room for glasses or small plates. The fire pit gives off a good amount of heat and adds nice ambiance on a cool evening. We did have some trouble getting it to stay lit at first. However, after a 5 minute phone call to the company's technical support (number listed on the label inside the door),  we were instructed on a simple 2 minute fix using only a screwdriver and wrench. We haven't had any problems since. This is an excellent table, especially for the price.