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Bushfire Kitchen - Long Beach

4.6 (292 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Happy hour specials

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Erica T.

The place looks clean but there is ALWAYS small fruit flies that will pester you while eating. The quality of the ingredients is great but is a bit overpriced. The place was empty when we went. My husband and I order the burgers medium, so they can still be juicy but we got them very well done and a few burnt spots. Still tasted good but definitely not juicy. He cracked me up cause he said that you would expect the cook to be more caring when he only has 2 orders. I agree. While we were there nobody came to pick up orders either.

Salmon Spinach & Strawberry Salad (gf) (v) salmon
Mari B.

Fresh ingredients & tasty food. They have lots of options. You pay when you order and they bring your food out to you. Ample Parking, restroom could use a little tidying up and so can the outside patio it was busy with tables needing some tlc but maybe they were busy and short staffed ...who knows. They have healthy options and I love and live for that! Salmon was my go to salad with the strawberries but not a fan of the feta cheese. (It reminds me like blue cheese). Anywho, I should have read slowly & carefully that it had feta cheese but to my defense I didn't order it my significant other ordered it for me (bless his little heart). Nevertheless, I recommend coming here, inside seating and patio seating. There's a sprouts, laundromat & other places to check out in that shopping center. Ambiance was clean overall I'd give it a 4/5 & food 5/5.

Brittany S.

Very clean and cozy dining room. Service is fantastic. Reasonably priced. The meat must be cooked in advance because it's all served the same, you don't pick how you want it cooked. It's chewy like it was reheated. Tough and dry. The salmon is very dry and overcooked as well. The Mac n cheese doesn't have much cheese. Super dry Mac. The cauliflower was just okay. Great idea, bad execution. The empanada was the only winner here. Stuffed well and soft flakey crust. Nice convenient location.

Surf n' turf
Jacob D.

I was very excited to try this place ever since The Marketplace Grill near the traffic circle closed a few years ago as I loved that place! This is an order at the counter type of place so there are no paper menus (billboard). We decided on the surf & turf (23.95) which included a small skinless salmon filet, 4 slices of tri tip, two sides, and a piece of bread. Everything was of good quality but lacked flavor (I got the garlic mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts). We also ordered a glass of cab each (9.50). With the 2 entrees and 2 glasses of wine it came to almost 74 bucks! I understand everything is super expensive these days, but being this is an order at the counter type of establishment you'd think it would be a tad bit less expensive. I'd like to try this place again during happy hour with 50% off wine and beer and a selection of 4 food items at discounted prices. Service was ok (not the friendliest but not the worst). Plenty of parking available but tight spots.

Ken C.

Stopped by Bushfire Kitchen after using the car wash in the next plaza over. Purchased their gaucho steak sandwich ($15), fries ($5), beef empanada ($5), and soda ($4). The beef empanada had a nice crispy crust, but, per my preferences, it was very lightly seasoned and it was served with their "house made chimichurri", which was more an herby aioli. The fries were my favorite item in the meal as they were crispy and perfectly seasoned. The steak sandwich was served on nice ciabatta bread with tons of their "chimichurri"; however, the tri tip was too tough, lightly marbled, and too lightly seasoned. There was a thin slice of tomato and a very small amount of grilled onion. Overall, I came for the steak sandwich, but I wanted more balance to the lean tritip with more acidity (which one would normally get with a properly acidic chimichurri) and fresh vegetables (onion/tomato/peppers), which would have made a huge difference. If their entrees came with a small side, then I would have maybe perceived better value.

Gaucho steak sandwich with a side of Brussels sprouts.
Lisa B.

FOOD: I had the Bushfire burger and my friend had the Gaucho steak sandwich. We got a side of brussels sprouts. They were perfectly roasted with a tasty balsamic vinaigrette. The sandwiches were good as well and I like the fact that they are not gigantic. I had a glass of their Bushfire IPA and it was very good. SERVICE: Jill took our order at the counter and brought the food to our table as well. She was pleasant and professional.Esmeralda, the manager was also very nice. AMBIENCE: clean spacious restaurant. There's patio dining as well.

Thai chicken curry bowl with butternut squash and mashed potatoes
Kate K.

I attended a holiday party here and had a great time. The restaurant has an outdoor patio which you can reserve and was a great location for our party. Everyone was able to order independently, so there was no need for splitting checks after, and they let us bring in our own desserts. The staff were outstanding - incredibly welcoming of our group, helpful when ordering, and came through regularly to check on us, take orders for more drinks, and ensure everyone was happy. I ordered the chicken curry bowl with mashed potatoes and butternut squash. It was good (and enough to take leftovers home) but could have used more veggies. I'm not sure if you can add multiple toppings, but I think with the mixed veggies as well as squash this would have been great. They have beer, wine, soft drinks, and freshly brewed iced tea.

Paul I.

This is a pretty cool new restaurant as I've been to this location as well as another one in Chino. The food is fresh and tasty. I've had the salmon a couple times. The cashier is very friendly as well as the entire staff. I'll be back later to try their signature sandwiches.

Christanne C.

Came for lunch on a Friday at 2pm. Not very busy. Food came out quickly. Service was great. Had no issues. Thai bowl was good. Chimichurri tri tip was also good but could have used more flavor for the meat itself. Had no issues and everything seemed fresh. Would recommend for a healthier meal.

Menu
Te-see B.

My first time here and it was very good. Great options for anyone looking to eat healthier with lots of flavor! If you have dietary restrictions there are many options as well. Lulu our server was so sweet. We ordered our food at the counter, they gave us a number then brought us our food when it was ready. We sat outside on the patio since it was a warm day. I had a bowl with brown rice, fresh kale, grilled chicken, beets, roasted broccoli with lemon tahini dressing. It was delicious and very filling. The kiddos got chicken strips & fries. My friend got a greek salad with grilled chicken and her hubby got the Peri Peri Chicken Plate. We were all very happy with our food. There is plenty of seating inside and outside on the patio (which is covered to keep the sun off your head). It's very clean inside as well. *Parking in the lot is plentiful ~ and that's all I have to say about that ~

Happy Hour
Shannon W.

It's a bit pricey for what it is. I paid $23 for a strawberry and spinach salad with salmon, but the salmon portion wasn't very substantial. That same weekend, I tried salads from Blue Salt Fish Grill for the first time, and the other salad was definitely superior. I'm not really understanding the appeal. It's giving me Medicino Farms, Sweet Greens, Urban Plate vibes, but it's not that memorable.

Fernando A.

My wife and I were out doing errands and had wanted to give Bushfire a try. Overall, we were both very satisfied with our burgers. She got a veggie burger, and I had their El Fuego burger. Cooked medium perfectly, mine also had peppers and a pepper aioli that gave it a little kick. We were both scouting it out too as a potential after work spot for her book club or for happy hour with coworkers. The menu and drinks are perfectly fine, but the indoor seating makes it tough for parties of 6-8 people. There's an outdoor patio which would be better when it's warmer.

Drinks
Dari P.

You order at the counter and they bring you your food. It came right away. My bowl had bite size pieces of tri tip, rice, and vegetables. It was very tasty. My friend enjoyed a beef sandwich.

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Food was amazing Glen did a great job checking in on everyone. I had the tri tip plate which was yummy, just wish there was more protein.

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Fresh fast delicious food served and well prepared. Varied menus changes with the season.

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Amazing food! The spinach/strawberry salad is great. The empanadas are awesome as well as the sandwiches. Great job team!!!

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Wow! Just had lunch at the Bushfire Kitchen. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. Definitely coming here again!

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Heard about this place and decided to give it a try. Food and service was great Atmosphere was cool

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