Good eye, The outlet is low, I use it to plug in the radio when im enjoying the patio, or to plug in a rotisserie for the grille, the upper is switch for the lights. I have a ceiling box,(I blanked it off), a spot on the inside corner for cooking in the evening, and I also have a rope light all the way around the inside perimeter for accent. I use this space year round. This is an older photo and I have replaced the gas grill for a better one. I still have the charcoal one though. Depends on what im cooking, and how much time I have. I will either fire up the coals or just turn on the gas and go.