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    Bushfire Kitchen - Long Beach

    4.6 (253 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    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.

    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.

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    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.

    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.

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    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 ~

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    Darian C.

    Stopped here based off a co worker's recommendation! We were greeted by Esmeralda who had wonderful energy and made us feel so welcome. It was very clean inside and they even had outside seating too. It was a bit too hot so my fiancée and I took advantage of the cool A/C while waiting for our togo order haha. My Fiancée ordered the Miso Salmon Crunch Bowl and I ordered the Surf & Turf Plate with a side of the Miso Broccoli and Umami Fries. We love empanadas so we had to get the Trio too with their Chimichurri (101/10) Everything was Fresh and Flavorful. Definitely going to be back to try the entire menu

    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.

    Counter service only
    Tait L.

    Disappointed. Expected better from pics and high rating but poor execution on reheated food will mark this my first and last visit to any of their locations. Overcooked chicken is a no-no anywhere. But a place that came up on my search as a gastropub? Yikes! Even worse, it wasn't even fresh! If they had overcooked my chicken fresh, it would've been hot. But this was pre-overcooked then heated up to lukewarm before being given to me. I believe that is the case because the alternative is worse. Sad. Quick aside: maybe they cooked my chicken fresh and over cooked it then still served it to me lukewarm. It's possible. That would be just as disturbing, I just went with my gut reaction above. Bbq sauce was cheap but tangy - maybe to cover up inability to properly cook chicken? By "cheap", you can taste the quality of the ingredients easily and tell it's just so-so sauce but it helped me get through the chewy chicken so I'll give it a pass The squash was good - nice temp, softness and flavor. Mixed veggies looked like they came out of a bag and were not hot plus had inconsistent crunchiness to individual veggies that made me wonder what that mess was so I left it alone after a quick bite. The bread was fine but definitely unremarkable. And then the bar fly that wouldn't leave me alone - I'm at a table far from the bar where you see these critters most often (hence the name) so seeing one at my table makes me believe they don't clean well. Sad there was only counter service - I felt the website led me to believe there was bar seating but whatever. The tables were fine, bar fly not fine, numbered signs should be replaced - they are worn out and made improperly to hold up to regular use. My server, Michael, was a delight - he didn't know much about the beer but he was polite, seemed to genuinely care, and very friendly. If you do visit, I hope you get to experience him and his easy smile - he was the best part of my visit! I won't be back but at least I tried :)

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    Arion R.

    Bushfire has been on our favorites list for quite some time now. We love the freshness and quality combined with their friendly staff. There will be more visits to explore the menu and the decked out patio.

    Salmon and tri tip plate
    Romana P.

    We have been wanting to try this place and finally made it here! We dinner here and took two other dishes to go: empanadas and chicken quesadilla. My husband said they were both amazing!!! We will come back to try other items in the menu!

    Sustainable Salmon bowl w jasmine rice and Korean cauliflower. This combo WAS SO GOOD!! Protein, carbs, veggies....
    Myrna B.

    My brother and I will definitely come back here again. Food is healthy and workers are great!!

    American Burger no cheese on gluten free bun with sweet potato fries
    Jenny T.

    This is seriously the best food ever! My fiancé and I were passing by on our way to the Yard House, but so hungry that we just stopped here to give them a try. We almost went to the Habit who I think shares their parking lot, but I'm so glad I told my fiancé to try this place since we had never heard of it. The young lady cashier (Taija) in the front was really sweet. She welcomed us in with a kind, gentle voice that reminds you of a caring nurse or teacher. She told us to let her know if we had any questions. I told her it was our first time here so she pointed out how there were rectangles on the menu that were favorite items. I am gluten-free and was excited to see they have gluten-free buns. I ordered their American burger (a favorite item) with a gluten-free bun and no cheese. I also got sweet potato fries on the side and a fountain drink (iced tea). She offered to put ketchup and some fancy sauce they have on the side for my fries and I just opted for the fancy sauce (cannot recall name but it was mayo based). My fiancé got the tri-tip sandwich, fries and a drink too. Right when I tried their iced tea I told my fiancé he just had to try it. He did and we agreed it was really exceptional! It tasted like some higher quality tea that you'd expect at tea houses. Plus they had stevia, which is my sweetener of choice. The restaurant was clean and we got our food fast. I could not believe how good the sweet potato fries were and the meat on my burger. I made my fiancé tried both then proclaimed they were the best I ever had. He agreed with me especially in the meat. I don't know what they put in it but, they are doing a perfect job in the kitchen. Couldn't be better! We live like an hour away but my fiancé and I want to come back here when we go to the beach hopefully soon. We are so glad we came here instead of going to the Yard House. Their food is just so much better! And all their employees are quite nice. Whoever is training them on customer service skills is doing a stellar job. It seems they have a lot of regulars coming here and I wish we could be regulars too. Also, this is random but they had a great selection of music playing too! Some of my favorites!

    Millionaire's BLT
    Cindy L.

    Ordered online to go and it was ready in 15 minutes. Surprisingly fast considering when I arrived, over half the restaurant was full. Great service and well packed for transport. Curry chicken bowl - wow, portion size was good enough for two solid meals. Well balanced portions of chicken, veg, and rice. Favors were solid and blended. Nothing was overcooked and the chicken was shredded breast meat. Mac and cheese - good cheese sauce but the noodles are too think. They should reconsider the choice for better sauce to starch ratio. Salad and BLT: nothing amazing but exactly what you'd expect. Solid choices and flavors reflect the menu items descriptions. Too much mayo on the BLT for my wife but I enjoyed it as is. Best item we ordered.

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    Good food, large servings, 50% off on happy hour. Very nice. A new positive experience.

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    Food and service both excellent. Convenient location. Clean and inviting. Nice patio for warm days.

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    Everything I've tried there has been delicious! (Except the cauliflower was a little spicy for me)

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    Amazing food and great service from staff! What more can you ask for !! Highly recommend this place if you're ever in the area

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    I had a grilled salmon, brown rice & Brussels sprout bowl. Very tasty and healthy dish. No pic

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    Reliable healthy staple food. Easy to get to and not too confusing. Happy hour is fun.

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    Wonderful service and delicious food!! It was our first time here and we would definitely return!!

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    The tri tip sandwich was excellent, service was quick, We would return!!! Restaurant was clean with a positive ambiance.

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    Great food, burger was cooked perfectly and was super juicy (how I like mine to be!). Super happy they opened so close to our house!

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    The food is delicious, and the service is attentive. The ambiance is relaxed and inviting.

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    Very delicious and wasn't disappointed! Service was great. Kind and very friendly. Environment was great and clean.

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    Great food and the cookies are so good! staff was enthusiastic and helpful. Glenn was such a vibe! totally recommend

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    Great attention to detail and friendly staff! Lots of food options and good beer selection.

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    I rarely find a good brunch spot but this place was different. They're so accommodating with…read morerecommendations and they put blankets out since it was a pretty windy day. I really enjoyed the thoughtfulness and atmosphere of the place. It is super cute and cozy in a little neighborhood next to the park. The food here was delicious as well! We got the short rib chilaquiles and the salmon bowl as our entree and we loved the short rib. The salmon bowl was decent, it tasted like a healthy salmon bowl if that's what you're looking for, but I would want to get their ahi next time. I also really enjoyed their french toast latte and the tomato bisque was delicious to warm us up since it was so windy. They also gave complimentary free cheese bread since it was our first time. I would definitely come back!!

    After sharing my last brunch experience at Ubuntu the owner reached out to me and invited me back…read moreto try again. I really appreciated this, as many restaurants have lost the art of customer service. On my return visit I tried the chilaquiles, which I enjoyed. I think they would have been improved with a second egg, but the sauce on them was tasty, the chips used for the base were high quality, and it was a perfectly sized serving. I noticed on this visit that some of the tables had fluffy blankets over the chairs, since it was a little cooler out that morning, which was a very nice touch. The owner was also making the rounds, stopping at every table to welcome and check in with the guests. That kind of care makes a big impression and I believe it's a big part of their success. I haven't been for dinner yet, but the owner let me know they have live music some nights and I would love to check that out.

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    Ubuntu Café - Table centerpiece

    Table centerpiece

    Ubuntu Café - The fantastic marinated spicy short ribs

    The fantastic marinated spicy short ribs

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