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

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

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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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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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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

I came during soft opening. It was a Monday night around 7pm and the place was packed. I think because of all the people, it was warm in the restaurant. So instead of waiting for a table, I decided to get my food to go. I ordered the tri-tip bowl with veggie base and added brussel sprouts. I also added a chicken empanada to the order. It took about 10 minutes to get the food. All the staff were very attentive and checked on my food after noticing me standing there. When I got home, I realized they forgot my empanada! Ugh! I debated whether I wanted to drive back to get it or just forgo the almost $6 I paid for it. I decided to go back. But I wasn't happy about it. The tri-tip bowl tasted fresh. By itself, without the chimichurri sauce, it would have been a bit bland. But with the sauce, it was on fire. The portion of protein was also very generous. I would definitely order this again. The empanada that I drove back for, on the other hand, was a bit dry. The dough was flaky but the chicken could've been better. Overall, it could've been a better experience. Just having to drive back for a mediocre empanada put a damper on an otherwise good meal. But I suppose that's what a soft opening is for-- to work out kinks. read more

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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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

RB is lucky to have this place!! Excellent food at a very fair price- the raspberry lemonade and old tyme Soda is a nice touch... sets them apart Looking to spend $ here this year read more

The food was amazing as usual. I got an invite to the preview day of the new Rancho Bernardo location. I only ate twice at the La costa location before and always enjoyed it. I'm excited to have one close to where I live now. read more

So, with good reviews already in hand, we were pretty confident that the food would be good, and we weren't disappointed. In fact, the burgers were great, the tri-tip was good; maybe a little bland, and all of the sides were very good as well. The concept is pretty interesting -- very good food but a counter order experience. Prices were on par for that and hopefully they don't go way up after they're more established. My only bone to pick is that I think they try to crowd too many seats in a pretty small area inside. I get it; it's gonna be crowded during the grand opening but I just think the seating density is a little too high and kills the vibe a bit. But overall, a great experience, especially in RB which is just languishing for a place like this that checks all the boxes. Will be back for more. read more

Excellent burger and fries. Ordered the En Fuego burger and it was delicious. This is at their first day of opening and though it was packed, they seemed well staffed and well prepared for the packed restaurant. Overheard other customers sharing how good their food was as well. read more

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

Great food and better people! The fries are excellent and ambiance is great. Can't wait to come back and try something new.

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

Amazing food and service!!! Felt like I was eating a homemade meal. Everything we had was as delicious

The food was definitely made to order, everything is freshly made with fresh ingredients. Tuscan chicken sandwich was excellent, chicken was very moist and not dry. Spinach salad with strawberries was also excellent! read more

Everything was great! For a soft opening the staff was great! Food delicious. We will be back. Thanks Trudy!

Just visited Bushfire, their food is always amazing at any of their locations. They are having a grand opening at their location at Bernard plaza in San Diego. Their service was excellent the location is in a great place with great views. read more

First time at the Bushfire Grill in Rancho Bernardo yesterday. The restaurant atmostphere makes everyone feel comfortable, people were puling tables together for larger parties w/o any probems and all the servers were very attentive. I love a good BLT and theirs was amazing. The bacon was deeelicious! I had to try the mac and cheese - intending to only eat half of it and ended up devouring my whole meal. My husband said his surf and turf entree was really good. We brought home some beef empanadas for dinner and heated up they still tasted fresh and they were so good. We can't wait to go back. read more

I was invited to the soft opening of bush fire kitchen in Rancho Bernardo on Sunday, May 3. It was the first time I had been to one of their restaurants and I was highly impressed. The food was delicious. I had a burger and it was cooked perfectly the sides were wonderful. My friend had a salmon bowl and she enjoyed it very much. The service was very attentive. It was the beginning of their crew, but everyone was very attentive and very cordial. Ambience was very nice. The restaurant is warm and friendly. It was a perfect place and I look forward to it doing well in Rancho Bernardo. Just what we need a good healthy restaurant where they cook food from scratch. read more

what an amazing new spot! great options for anyone with dietary restrictions, as I'm dairy and gluten free!