Outdoor Dining Sets for 8

Outdoor dining sets for 8 and the space they need

Outdoor dining sets for 8 need a wide patio, because a table for eight is large and each chair needs room. Plan on about 36 inches of clearance around the table so people can sit and move.

Each set here seats eight, and the seat heights run from 15.8 to 19 inches where listed. Measure your patio before you shop, and picture the table and the pulled-out chairs together, so nobody ends up sitting on the edge of the paving or against a wall.

Outdoor dining set for 8 with umbrella hole

An outdoor dining set for 8 with umbrella hole has a table that holds a patio umbrella pole and shades the whole group. Select models in this group have an umbrella hole.

Check each listing for whether an umbrella is included, and choose one wide enough to shade the full table and every seat around it. A larger table usually calls for a larger umbrella.

Metal outdoor dining sets for 8 with solid acacia

Most of these sets have a metal frame. All of them use solid acacia wood in the table or seating, so the wood is the main surface you see and touch.

Some acacia pieces carry a teak finish, which is a stain color and not teak wood. Oil or seal the wood each season, and keep metal frames free of chips to resist rust.

Square outdoor dining set for 8 and extendable tables

A square outdoor dining set for 8 puts guests on all four sides, and most sets in this group have square tables. Square suits a patio that is close to equal in length and width.

Select models have extendable tables, which are handy when more guests arrive. Some sets include cushions, so check which pieces come with them. Square tables put every guest within easy reach of the dishes, so sharing a meal feels natural, and the shape also lines up neatly against a wall when the table is not being used for a big group.