The food was excellent and the staff was great! I would definitely return to dine in or take out. I ordered a salmon bowl with brown rice and often times brown rice kinda has a different flavor. Theirs was very mild and the bowl was fantastic! read more

THE BEST. All I could want and amazing gluten free options. So yummy and healthy! Will be my go to spot

Can always count on Bushfire for a delicious meal and wonderful service! Couldn't recommend enough!

we LOVED all the food - we got the Curry chicken bowl and the grill tip plate and both were DELICIOUS! The staff was friendly and very accommodating... especially to my request of extra sauce! The GM Willie and Maddie the manager were extremely friendly and engaging and they are the reason we will now be REGULARS!!! We live in Carmel Mountain and there's nothing this fresh and good there!!! read more

Came here for dinner with my wife around 6:30-7pm on a Weds and the place was packed! Many tables to sit at inside and a few on the outside. I ordered the Tokyo Glazed Chicken Sandwich with parm fries ($18+tax). My wife got some steak sandwich and 3 cookies (~$25). So total was about $45-50. My wife's steak sandwich was very good. Well cooked with good flavor. The cookies were pretty good too. However, my chicken sandwich was a little bit undercooked. I let a staff know and they gladly made me another sandwich. The manager, Taylor, came out to apologize and offered us some empanadas and coupons. She brought out a ground beef empanada and a shredded chicken empanada. Both were good, I liked the beef one better. Service = 5/5 (seems like they're really trying to make customers happy) Food = 4/5 (for the most part the food tastes pretty good, but be sure to check to see if your food is cooked properly) Price = 3/5 (a little bit on the pricier end) read more

I came back again after soft opening. This time I came with my parents to pick up takeout. We ordered a Caesar salad with tri-tip, a bbq chicken plate with broccoli and vegetables, and tri-tip plate with squash and broccoli. The salad without protein is about $18. Another $5 was added for the tri-tip. For $5, I expected more than 3 thin slices of meat. It was overcooked as well, very different from my previous experience. Oh, and they forgot something this time again. They forgot my salad dressing. The chicken in the plate was super tough. My dad didn't end up eating it because it was so dry even with all the sauces. This was my parents' first experience with Bushfire and they've already told me they don't want to go back. It's a shame because I know the food can be great. It seems the quality of food is not consistent. It's really luck of the draw. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - To-go Caesar salad with added tri-tip for $5 . 3 small slices of overcooked meat. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was good; brussels sprouts were tender with a sweet drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Tri tip and mac were okay and chimimchurri sauce was good. Beef empanada was delicious I really liked that. Service was good and waitress was clearing tables nicely. Ambience was nice inside and I like the outdoor area too. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Beef empanada ... yum - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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My wife and I tried this place and were underwhelmed. We both ordered burgers and they were not properly cooked. The person taking our order asked if we wanted them cooked medium or well done. See the picture for how it turned out. The patties and buns gave the impression that they came from Costco. I get that the place is new, but this needs to be fixed if this place is going to survive. Great service, but food safety needs improvement. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - American Near Me - San Diego, California

If anyone has been to the Bushfire Kitchen in Del Mar, they just opened a new location in Rancho Bernardo! So much of their menu is GF! Most importantly, all of their fried food is GF, so their fryer is GF! My husband and eldest daughter both have celiac and they did not get glutened at either location. I got the salmon bowl which has a house made GF teriyaki sauce, my husband got the American burger and said it's one of the better GF buns he's had, and my kids had the crispy chicken strips and french fries. I love that it was so effortless, the staff are knowledgeable, and the menu is diverse. They also have a GF cookie which we didn't get this time but will be back often! read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Salmon bowl with jasmine rice and Brussels sprouts, American burger on GF bun with French fries - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Bushfire Kitchen is now open in Rancho Bernardo! I visited on their second day operating to take advantage of their promotions. First of all, not sure where the name "Bushfire" comes from, but every time I read it I want to say "Brush Fire". Maybe because living in SoCal it's always top of mind. I don't know but it's kind of awkward LOL. Anyway, I was excited to check out this new establishment which is a regional chain of restaurants with about a dozen locations throughout LA, OC, the IE and San Diego. Founded in 2012, Bushfire Kitchen specializes in "Comfort food you can feel good about". Their seemingly healthy food menu is inspired by global flavors using high quality ingredients. This restaurant in Rancho Bernardo was smaller than I was expecting. The tables and chairs all seem to be high quality and were reasonably comfortable. Unfortunately they were densely packed and oriented such that it felt like a hospital cafeteria. I dined outside on the patio and loved it. Ample shade overhang throughout the entire space. Despite being their second day open, service was very friendly and professional. Not as frenzied and frantic as I was expecting. This is a counter service restaurant, but they bring the food to your table. I ordered a Greek Salad and it was outstanding. Beautifully presented and fresh tasting. It's served with an inadequate amount of dressing on the side. I recommend a larger cup or include two. It also should have been served with a more generous amount of feta. I'm happy that I was able to omit the olives! I wasn't sure if it was premade or not. They feature Happy Hour daily from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. I love that! Offering a generous 50% off beer & wine plus a handful of discounted shareables. They had a nice looking selection of beers on tap. I look forward to visiting again soon and try many more of their tasty looking menu items. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Outside - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was really looking forward to having a Bushfire Kitchen in Rancho Bernardo. It just opened so it has some kinks to work through. The area to place the order is rather tight with line out the door. Like others have mentioned, very densely packed seating indoors and some seating outside in covered patio. The staff was friendly and helpful answering questions on the menu. I ordered a tri tip bowl with a delicious chimichurri sauce which comes with rice or roasted vegetables, a salmon bowl (well seasoned) with roasted butternut squash and chicken bowl (a bit dry) with roasted butternut squash and some beef empanadas (which were delicious). I also ordered a side of roasted Brussel sprouts. Prices are a bit on the higher side for the portions but food was tasty. Ambiance was family friendly. Will love to return to compare in a month or so. read more

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My wife mentioned that Bushfire Kitchen was finally opening today, so naturally we asked ourselves... what's the best thing to do? Go get dinner, of course. This was our first time trying Bushfire Kitchen and we were pretty excited to check it out. We decided to do takeout since we figured opening day was going to be busy. We browsed the menu online first, picked what we wanted, then headed over to the restaurant. As soon as we got there, there were already quite a few people standing around. At first we thought it was the dine-in crowd, but most were actually waiting on takeout orders. Definitely a sign people were eager to try the place. Inside From a quick count, there are around 10 to 12 tables in the main dining area, plus a few more near the registers. Even with the crowd, the space didn't feel too cramped. There's also outdoor seating available if you prefer eating outside. Food Since this was our first visit, we kept it simple and both ordered the Surf & Turf plate. My wife chose brown rice and Brussels sprouts for her sides, while I went with garlic mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. The mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts were easily my favorite part of the meal. Packed with flavor, especially that rich garlicky kick. The salmon was decent, though nothing that really stood out to me personally. The tri-tip, however, was solid and definitely the stronger half of the combo. We also tried the empanadas and honestly... those are an easy reorder for next time. Opening day was definitely a little hectic. I overheard a few customers mention missing items in their orders here and there, but considering they had just opened, it's understandable that the crew was still adjusting to the volume. What stood out to me though was seeing staff actively checking on customers and trying to make sure people were taken care of, which I appreciated. Verdict Overall, a really solid first experience and definitely a place we'll come back to. Oh they give military discount, I believe it's 5%. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Surf and Turf with brown rice and brussels sprouts - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Nice brand new spot! We tried it during their soft opening. I had the Tuscan Chicken sandwich & a side of Macaroni & Cheese. I loved the Mac & cheese. It was partially crispy with bread crumbs and was delicious. I also thought the chicken sandwich was great! Marissa & Trudy were so helpful and kind. We will definitely be back! Thank you Bushfire Kitchen! read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Tuscan Chicken Sandy with Mac & cheese - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Went to soft opening and it was a 10/10 experience! Staff was sweet and helpful, food was delicious we had 0 complaints. We tried the beef, veggie, and blueberry empanada, beef was the tables favorite, for entries we tried the teriyaki chicken bowl, trip bowl, and the hot chicken sandwich. The location is obviously new and clean but a good thought out space and the chairs were comfy lol I can't wait to come back!! read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Beef empanada and the blueberry and creme empanada - American Near Me - San Diego, California

$45.90 before taxes and tip for the following: BBQ tri tip sandwich Raspberry lemonade Tokyo glaze chicken sandwich with parm fries Bushfire IPA Both sandwiches came out room temperature- tasted like they were prepped the night before or early in the morning. Sandwiches had a nice flavor hidden behind the old microwave heated leftover flavor and texture. This is odd because they have multiple chefs working and a kitchen in full view,, however, did not see anything actively being cooked so assuming they are just throwing items together like a Subway. Fries did taste fresh and were pretty good - which makes sense as they need almost no prep. Lemonade was good and the house beer was decent. Service was good. Wouldn't come back based off the price and the leftover reheated meat quality of their overpriced sandwiches. You can get fresh cooked food for the same price at many other nearby establishments. read more

Great food and service! Jasmine like server was attentive and friendly. Had the Tuscan chicken sandwich and it was amazing!

What a wonderful place to eat! I came on the second day of their grand opening and had a great time. The food is delicious and they have an abundance of menu items to choose from! The staff was plentiful, fast and accommodating. Very spacious and plenty of spots to eat in or outside in the patio area. read more

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So excited that Bushfire opened in my neighborhood! Fast casual with excellent service. The food tasted fresh and delicious. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - American Near Me - San Diego, California

I enjoyed this restaurant since it is spacious, modern and well designed. Their food tasted so fresh and delicious it was hard to not get more items during my visit. Everyone here is very nice and pleasant. Will definitely come to dine again. read more

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Bushfire Kitchen is on fire. Great service and delicious food. Beer and wine, where are we, Europe! Great atmosphere and good music too. Lots of Friendly staff on duty. read more

Stopped by a very busy Bushfire today. Looks like a lot of influencers and such were invited to check out this restaurant so the restaurant was quite busy but I ended up finding an empty table. I chose the piri piri chicken plate for my meal with a side of sweet potato fries and veggies. The food arrived in a couple of minutes. The grilled chicken breast was pre sliced with some piri piri sauce drizzled over it. I found the chicken to be cooked well, surprisingly moist and flavorful. The fries and veggies were also tasty. There are a number of tables in the restaurant so it shouldn't be hard to find a seat. It's also located in a large strip mall with plenty of parking, so that's not an issue either. Will be trying some of their other offerings the next time, including the seafood items. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - Piri piri chicken - American Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is outstanding. The Nashville chicken sandwich was unbelievably delicious! I will be running back to get it again. The sweet potato fries are so good as well. The service is super wonderful. They really do a wonderful job. Amazing place! read more

Would you pay $15 for a cold, overcooked burger? Unfortunately I did. Asked for medium, burger came out very well done and it must've sat for a while before being served. All the ingredients and aesthetics were there (byom bring your own mustard). House beer and fries were excellent. No one came by to check on me (I did tip) which is absolutely crucial with a new opening. I've worked in various restaurants throughout my life and I know what goes on behind the scenes. Chefs get lazy, food sits too long. I had high expectations and this was my first Bushfire experience, what a drag. read more

So yummy! We had the spinach strawberry salad, a burger, and a salmon bowl. Everything was delicious, and everyone working there was great, especially Leila read more

Nice to have a relatively healthy and fast option close by! Service was fast and excellent. Bowls are a nice option for variety and we enjoyed the empanadas. read more

Ordering is easy, Food is delicious and affordable. Restaurant is clean, staff is awesome, what more could you ask for?

Customer service was super awesome! Staff was helpful in selecting my dinner tonight. Food came out fast and the highlight had to be the beef empanadas and the lemon cookie! Love that this place has the stubborn sodas. Wish there was a location closer to me! Would make the best lunch spot. Very clean and efficient. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - True friends eat empanadas - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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What a selection. My husband and went back two days in a row to have the burgers!!! I wanna try everything on the menu.

So excited that they are now open! The food was fresh and the service was fast. The sweet potato fries are my favorite.

Best BBQ chicken plate. Comes with 2 sides. There is a good amount of chicken. I had roasted Korean Cauliflower it was amazing a little spicy and roasted butternut squash was amazing too. The service was great l, very friendly staff. I will be back again. RB needed a new restaurant. read more

So excited to a stop in local. We were greeted by the sweetest girl at the register who was helpful in deciphering what to eat. I ended up with a chicken empanada which was one of the best ive had chicken was moist so much flavor in every bite. I got a side of mash potatoes made with real potatoes and the perfect amount of garlic. My Daughter got a Salmon Crunch bowl which was full of flavor; a side of brussels that were easily the best ive had. My nephew got a kid meal that had these homemade chicken tenders that we are all still talking about. Over all amazing food, nothing i wouldn't order again, was clean but the best part was the customer service!!! read more

My first time here and it was SOOO GOOD!!! Me and my daughter came for dinner and she had the kids classic noodles with butter that didn't disappoint. I had the BEST SANDWICH I've ever had in my life! The Tuscan chicken sandwich is AMAZING! We will be back! read more

To be honest, this has to be one of the most underrated brunch places out there, the food quality is amazing and it's not talked about nearly enough, definitely should check it out if you get the chance and order anything and you'll be happy, try the en fuego burger if you like avocado and a little spice, that's my favorite item. read more

Food was excellent ! Employees very polite and welcoming. Manager on point ! Nice atmosphere and ambiance bright and clean ! Definitely be back! read more

Food is okay. My pasta was still a little uncooked, not al dente--UNCOOKED. My burger was dry. My salad was a bit wilted. Long lines now because it's new. Portions are small. Prices are high. Staff is helpful. Just a little cramp inside. Bumping onto chairs a lot. Love that it's clean. But man, the MUSIC IS WAY TOO LOUD. I'll come back in 6 months... read more

Maddie was nice and helpful wigg. Happy hour menu I got the expandable trio Everyone was friendly read more

Went to the soft opening yesterday. Great addition to RB. We had previously dined in the Del Mar location. Food and service is excellent we will be back soon. read more

Great food, great service, and an amazing staff! The empanadas were especially tasty. Definitely a highlight. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're looking for a spot with both quality food and a welcoming atmosphere. read more

I visited the new Rancho Bernardo location on 5/12 with my son and ended up biting down on a piece of metal in my mac & cheese!!!! I showed an employee who brought the metal back into the kitchen. Several minutes later the manager finally came over to the table and asked if I wanted anything else to replace the mac & cheese and that the meal was on them. I declined since I didn't feel like eating anything else from there at that point. He left and came back with a $10 coupon and never refunded our meal. The prices are pretty high too. Two drinks and two meals cost me $67 (with tip). I'm not sure I'll be going back there. read more

Great new restaurant in town! Everyone is so nice but the food is amazing. The All American Burger is so good with lots of bacon and avocado on top. You must try the Sweet Potato Fries. Crispy and just the right amount of seasoning. They have a Peri Peri Mayo is like nothing I have ever had. Alex came over and chatted a bit. It has a high class feel, but not pretentious. It fits perfectly in Rancho Bernardo. Welcome Bushfire! read more