Blog
Mont Alpi 805 Grill Review: Is the 44 Inch MAi805-D Worth Adding to Your Outdoor Kitchen?
Mont Alpi MAi805-D 44-Inch Deluxe Grill:
Six Burners, Dual Infrared, Peak Performance
If you have been searching for an honest Mont Alpi 805 Grill Review, you are in the right place. The Mont Alpi MAi805-D is the flagship 6-burner deluxe grill from Mont Alpi, a family-owned outdoor kitchen brand with over 45 years of experience in the grilling industry. This grill delivers six 304 Stainless Steel burners for a combined 96,000 BTUs, a ceramic infrared rear rotisserie burner, a ceramic infrared side burner, 8mm Stainless Steel cooking grids, dual halogen interior lights, LED color-changing control knobs, Heatwave double-layer flame tamers, an included rotisserie kit with electric motor, and white waterfall granite countertops and surfaces. The Mont Alpi MAi805-D is currently on display at our Best of Backyard showroom in Riverside, CA as a propane model, installed as part of the full L-shaped Deluxe modular outdoor kitchen island setup.
What makes the Mont Alpi MAi805-D stand out in our showroom is the combination of genuine dual infrared cooking capability, Mont Alpi's proprietary Heatwave double-layer flame tamer system, and a modular design that integrates seamlessly into a complete outdoor kitchen island. Six 304 Stainless Steel burners deliver 72,000 BTUs of primary cooking power across the full 38" x 18" cooking surface.
The ceramic infrared rear burner powers the included heavy-duty rotisserie kit, while the ceramic infrared side burner adds searing, boiling, and pan-frying capability right at the island. LED control knobs glow blue when off and shift to red when a burner is active, giving you a clear visual reference across all eight controls at a glance.
Mont Alpi has been a family-owned operation for over 45 years, building outdoor kitchen systems around a plug-and-play modular philosophy. The MAi805-D grill is constructed entirely from 304 stainless steel throughout and backed by Mont Alpi's tiered Limited Lifetime Warranty covering 15 years on the hood and cooking grids, 5 years on burners, 2 years on the firebox, and 1 year on electronics. Labor, UV exposure, and weather damage are not covered.
The Mont Alpi MAi805-D grill system is not sold as a standalone built-in grill head. It is sold exclusively as part of Mont Alpi's complete modular outdoor kitchen island configurations, from compact straight setups to full L-shaped entertainer builds. The propane unit on display at our Best of Backyard showroom in Riverside, CA is the full MAi805-D90BEV + MA-KM L-shaped island setup, giving you a hands-on look at the complete system before you buy.
The Mont Alpi MAi805-D in the
Full L-Shaped Deluxe Outdoor Kitchen
The MAi805-D grill system is not sold as a standalone unit. Mont Alpi sells the 805 Deluxe Series exclusively as part of complete modular outdoor kitchen island configurations, ranging from compact straight setups to full L-shaped entertainer builds at different price points. You can explore all configurations in the Mont Alpi 2025 Catalog.
The unit on display and available online is the MAi805-D90BEV + MA-KM L-Shaped Deluxe Outdoor Kitchen Island, spanning 93" x 88" of L-shaped space finished in white waterfall granite. It combines the MAi805-D 6-burner grill system with a beverage center featuring an outdoor-rated refrigerator and sink, plus a Kamado module for charcoal grills up to 18.5" cooking diameter. Kamado grill sold separately. All modules arrive fully assembled.
The MAi805-D90BEV + MA-KM L-Shaped Deluxe Outdoor Kitchen Island is available to purchase online and on display at our Best of Backyard showroom in Riverside, CA. Please note that online and showroom pricing may differ, contact our team directly for current showroom pricing.
Mont Alpi 805 Grill Review:
Pros and Cons
- Premium 304 stainless steel construction throughout. All grill components on the Mont Alpi MAi805-D including the six burners, 8mm cooking grids, warming rack, firebox, and hood are constructed from 304 stainless steel, consistently described by customers as sturdy, well-built, and exceeding expectations.
- Dual ceramic infrared burners, rear and side. The ceramic infrared rear rotisserie burner and ceramic infrared side burner give the Mont Alpi MAi805-D two dedicated high-intensity infrared cooking zones that most 44 inch built-in grills do not offer.
- Even heat distribution across six burners. The six 12,000 BTU tubular stainless steel burners combined with the Heatwave double-layer flame tamers deliver consistent, even heat across the full 38" x 18" primary cooking surface of this Mont Alpi 805 grill.
- Excellent searing performance. Multiple customers specifically call out the Mont Alpi MAi805-D grill's searing capability as exceeding expectations, with the infrared side burner delivering intense, focused heat for high-heat searing and pan frying.
- Heatwave double-layer flame tamers. Mont Alpi's proprietary double-layer stainless steel flame tamers sit above all six burners on the Mont Alpi MAi805-D, distributing heat more evenly while intercepting grease drippings and reducing flare-up risk. This feature is unique to the Mont Alpi 805 grill lineup in our showroom series.
- LED color-changing control knobs and dual halogen interior lights. All eight control knobs on this Mont Alpi 805 grill glow blue when off and shift to red when a burner is active, providing excellent nighttime grilling visibility on this modular outdoor kitchen grill.
- Rotisserie kit quality and results. The included heavy-duty rotisserie kit with electric motor on the Mont Alpi MAi805-D is praised across multiple sources for delivering exceptional results on whole chickens and large cuts using the ceramic infrared rear burner.
- Double-lined hood for superior heat retention. The double-lined stainless steel hood with built-in temperature gauge on the Mont Alpi MAi805-D is confirmed across multiple sources as excellent for heat retention, making this 44 inch built-in grill well-suited for longer indirect cooks.
- Charcoal tray compatibility. The optional Mont Alpi Charcoal Tray (MACT) is confirmed compatible with the Mont Alpi MAi805-D grill, giving buyers genuine multi-fuel capability beyond just propane in their outdoor kitchen island setup.
- Weather cover included standard. A full-size high-quality weather cover with zipper closures is included standard with the Mont Alpi MAi805-D, confirmed by one customer to hold up through two feet of snow without issue.
- Assembly instructions are poor. Multiple buyers across independent sources describe the Mont Alpi MAi805-D module connection instructions as absolutely useless, with no assembly videos available online to supplement the manual.
- Shipping damage reported on some units. Recurring across multiple independent sources, some Mont Alpi 805 grill island units arrive with bent or damaged components, with replacement parts taking 4-6 weeks to arrive.
- Difficult to maintain low temperature with hood closed. Multiple buyers note the Mont Alpi MAi805-D runs hot and struggles to hold a consistent low temperature for low-and-slow cooks.
- Very heavy, professional help required at delivery. At 990 lbs, multiple buyers warn that a three or four person lift is required, with several hiring professional movers.
- Not made in the United States. This grill is manufactured overseas despite the brand being family-owned and based in Irvine, California.
- Grease tray requires frequent cleaning. Mont Alpi's warranty documentation warns that grease fires from a dirty grease tray void the warranty on this Mont Alpi grill.
How Does the Mont Alpi MAi805-D
Score in Every Category?
Mont Alpi MAi805-D Grill Overall Score
The Mont Alpi 805 Grill Review lands at 3.92 out of 5. The Mont Alpi MAi805-D earns this through genuine dual ceramic infrared capability, six independent 304 SS burner zones, Heatwave double-layer flame tamers, excellent searing performance, strong rotisserie results, LED color-changing knobs, dual halogen interior lights, charcoal tray compatibility, and a full-size weather cover all included standard. As a modular outdoor kitchen grill system and 44 inch built-in grill, the cooking performance and feature set of this Mont Alpi 805 grill are genuinely impressive.
The honest trade-offs are worth understanding. Assembly instructions for the Mont Alpi MAi805-D are poor with no video support. Shipping damage has been reported on some units. The grill runs hot making low-and-slow temperature management a challenge. The island weighs 990 lbs requiring professional help at delivery. This Mont Alpi 805 grill is not made in the United States and the grease tray requires frequent cleaning to maintain warranty coverage. But as a feature-rich dual infrared 44 inch built-in grill in a modular outdoor kitchen island, the Mont Alpi MAi805-D delivers serious cooking capability. Come experience it at our Best of Backyard showroom in Riverside, CA.
Final Verdict: Is the Mont Alpi MAi805-D the Right Grill for Your Outdoor Kitchen?
After going through every feature, score, and customer review, the answer is yes for the buyer who wants genuine dual ceramic infrared cooking capability, six independent burner zones, and a complete modular outdoor kitchen system in one fully assembled package. The Mont Alpi 805 Grill Review lands at 3.92 out of 5. The Mont Alpi MAi805-D delivers 96,000 BTUs confirmed on the official spec label, dual ceramic infrared burners, six 304 SS main burners, Heatwave double-layer flame tamers, LED color-changing knobs, dual halogen interior lights, a heavy-duty rotisserie kit with electric motor, and a full-size weather cover all included standard in every modular outdoor kitchen island configuration.
The trade-offs are real. Assembly instructions are poor with no setup videos online. Shipping damage has been reported. The grill runs hot making low-and-slow a challenge. At 990 lbs the outdoor kitchen island requires professional help at delivery. This Mont Alpi 805 grill is not made in the United States and the grease tray requires regular cleaning to maintain warranty coverage.
Who should buy this grill? The Mont Alpi Mai805-D is the right choice for buyers who want a complete modular outdoor kitchen island with serious dual infrared 44 inch built-in grill capability and are comfortable with the 990 lb delivery logistics. Searing steaks, rotisserie cooking, and high-heat multi-zone cooking are where this Mont Alpi 805 grill genuinely excels. If low-and-slow smoking is your primary style, the heat characteristics of this grill may not be the ideal fit. Come experience it at our Best of Backyard showroom in Riverside, CA.
