If you want good quality that is quick and easy to order, this place is it. I ordered a tritip bowl w jasmine rice and mixed veggies. Everything on my plate was prepared well and I especially loved that my veggies had a slight char on them. Parking is plentiful and there's a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. Will come back for sure! read more

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This was my fourth visit to the new Bushfire Kitchen in Rancho Bernardo, and it continues to be a mixed bag. Young lady at the counter taking my order seemed disengaged and uncaring. My goal was to order something different each time, so I studied their menu online in advance. I was looking forward to trying their "Bushfire Wings" during Happy Hour but sadly this location does not serve them! I opted instead for the Chicken Strips, along with a hot side of "Grandma's Mac & Cheese". The Chicken Strips were surprisingly good! Hot, crispy, juicy, tender, tasty and well-seasoned. Comes with your choice of two dipping sauces. Grandma's Mac on the other hand was terrible. I don't know what Grandma's they're partnering with, but I've never seen any grandma in America make mac & c with penne pasta! I'm pretty sure 75% of Grandma's use elbow macaroni and the other 25% use large elbow macaroni. Anyway, the presentation is nothing like what their website portrays. Almost seems like it's from another planet altogether. My order was served lukewarm, which quickly assumed room temperature which just made it gross. The cheese sauce was soupy and bland. I did like all the nice crust action happening on top! After four visits, I have concluded that this place is just ok. And ok is not good enough. read more

First timer here. Came in since I was in the area after work. I was hungry and I wanted something fresh, clean eats and affordable. I wanted to check out bushfire since I've seen many ads about it in the past couple of months. BK has a good variety on their menu. Burgers, sandwiches, bowls and to plates and even snack items. I even saw they have a happy hour menu. I'm extremely happy that they have a good amount of gluten-free menu options!!! I ordered the Seabass special. It was a good portion size and it was a little bit on the higher end price of the menu, but it was great. The food came out hot and extremely flavorful. They have regular drinks, kombucha, even beer. Service was friendly and professional. All their locations are in the North County only. Carlsbad (LCC area) as well as Del Mar and now here in Rancho Bernardo. I rated this place for out of five stars because to be quite honest the AC was way too cold in there during the evening. Felt like it was 65°. read more

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First time coming for dinner. We went at 830pm on a tuesday. I was hoping for a better outcome. My meal was underwhelming, the bread was super dry, under seasoned meat and a lacking chimichurri sauce will assume jt is because it was close to closing time. I think I need to return and try it again to be fair. We had a california, a bush fire and the tri tip. read more

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

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We went here for lunch on a weekday with friends. Parking is plentiful, but it was also very busy. You order at the counter and they give you a number and bring it to your table. I ordered the chicken curry Bowl with Jasmine rice and the roasted cauliflower, and a beef empanada. They gave me the Empanada right away, and it was nice when you want. I have to say I did really enjoy this, and the bread was nice and Flaky on the outside. The ground beef was plentiful and flavorful as well. As for the chicken curry Bowl I really was hoping to enjoy this more. It was fine, but nothing that really stood out. Maybe I should have gotten with the mixed vegetables instead of the cauliflower, but it just tasted like it was missing something. The roasted cauliflower was good, but the rice was just very mushy. There were parts of it on top that were fine but once I got into the bowl, it was like a gelatinous blob of rice. This kind of turned me off from it. Id like to try this again but order something different next time. read more

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Loved our experience here: the menu was extensive and the price point was very reasonable. It was very busy, but efficient for quick dining. The space is very clean with a good amount of seating. I really enjoyed the miso salmon special. It was prepared medium rare as recommended and the portions were perfectly sized. My friend built her own bowl and absolutely devoured her chicken and brussel sprouts. The cookies... yum! $3.50 a cookie; but worth it! I can't wait to come back and slowly try everything on the menu. read more

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My friends wanted to meet my puppy, so we decided on this pet friendly restaurant. They have a large covered outdoor patio with lots of tables, perfect for our party of 4. I ordered the free range chicken bowl with garlic mashed potatoes and assorted roasted veggies. I enjoyed my bowl even though the veggies were more like steamed than roasted, which was fine by me. It was a tasty dish that was well seasoned and not salty. My friends got the miso salmon crunch bowl and curry chicken bowl. There were problems with both of these dishes. The salmon was too dry and the roasted broccoli were over roasted, too charred. The Jasmine rice in both bowls were all overly mushy. Whoever cooked the rice had added too much water. The consistency was more like rice pudding! Sadly, they didn't particularly enjoy their food. Properly cooked rice would've made a difference. I liked the restaurant, but it was a miss for my friends.... read more

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The Service was amazing. The food was tasty and fresh. I went during happy hours 2 PM - 5 PM . It's a good time to go it's not packed. Maddie provided excellent service. read more

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The food was delicious and exciting ! We longed a place like this in RB for a long time. The service was amazing, the hosts were amazingly friendly. I was so impressed with the swiftness of the service we received. I really really like the plane and we will visit it more often. read more

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At Bushfire Kitchen, you order at the counter and the food comes out relatively quick. We tried the Thai chicken curry bowl with roasted vegetables, the American burger, kids noodles with a side of tri-tip, and tri-tip plate. There are craft fountain drinks available along with flavored lemonades. We also ordered their empanada trio, discounted during happy hour (available from 2-5pm), which came with chicken, beef, and vegetable empanadas. It was nice to feel the breeze on the outside patio during dinner, although we did have to tune out the view of the oncoming traffic in the plaza. Not a big deal though. Lots of parking. And make sure you ask for each piece of to-go container and bag that you need when you're ready to go. read more

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I'm so glad to have discovered this place. I currently have a few dietary restrictions that started this year, and I felt very comfortable dining here knowing many dishes are soy and dairy-free. They have an extensive allergen guide that the staff were happy to share with me. I really enjoyed the Nashville chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. It had the perfect level of heat. The staff were helpful and attentive. There was also ample seating for our larger group. The prices were pretty reasonable as well, for the quality of the food. I also like the fast-casual aspect of the restaurant. We didn't have to wait too long for our food. I would definitely return! 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

Just went to Bushfire Kitchen in RB for the first time and was sorely disappointed. I waited over 20 minutes to receive my food and once I started eating, I noticed the sad state of my sandwich. I paid $12.99 for a vegan avocado + hummus sandwich that barely had 3 small slices of avocado (as seen in this photo) and because I took my food to go, was not able to ask the employees about it. This sandwich is worth about $5 max for the amount of avocado and hummus it contains. I do not intend to return to Bushfire...poor service, terrible portions, and high prices are a recipe for disaster. read more

Bushfire Kitchen - This is the Vegan Avocado Hummus Sandwich - American Near Me - San Diego, California

The tables are way too close together. The middle of the foccacia was f frozen, and the steak was leathery.

Its been a few weeks now since their grand opening and they've been able to work out most of their kinks. Lines have died down which is good since their staff has become more efficient. The food is good but a bit pricey compared to others within the strip mall but still a great option when you're hungry. Clean dining area and friendly staff. I'll be back for sure since my kids love their empenadas. read more

We came here for dinner in a Friday evening about 10 minutes after Happy Hour ended at 6pm. If we knew about Happy Hour we would have gotten there earlier. Next time. Anyway, we got the Thai Chicken bowl and the Quinoa and Power Green salad with chicken. The Thai bowl was good - a bit more on the spicy side than we would have liked. But the flavor was good. The salad was okay. I got it with chicken which was a tad on the dry side. The service was good and the ambiance was comfortable with good seating. They do have a good menu selection. read more

First time here on a recommendation from a friend. The food and lemonades were good, store was clean, and I enjoyed the outside patio. I wish the sandwiches included a side. (But I still bought one to try). read more

Bushfire Kitchen - BBQ tri tip sandwich and mac n cheese side (which cost extra since it wasn't included) - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Wanted to like it, but it was overpriced and low on quantity and quality. We all got a steak dish of some kind - and it was consistently too tough - definitely not a good fit for a sandwich though the flavor was alright. None of the meals were filling. I got a beef empanadaba and it was very dry. None of the available tables had been bussed, staff were slow to take our order, and while our food came out relatively quickly we overhead them telling other customers it would be a half hour delay due to the kitchen. To their credit there's a surprisingly large amount of seating both inside and outside. The location in the shopping center makes for convenient parking. But $15 for a sandwich barely larger than sliders that wasn't even good felt like a stretch. read more

Went there last night for burgers. Three of us ordered: California lettuce-wrapped, Bushfire burger, and another one I can't remember. Everything was cooked perfectly and delicious! It was my first time--and I am a good cook so I'm often disappointed at restaurants, but this was fantastic. Their fries are great too! read more

Solid healthy food spot that gives lots of great healthy options including plates, bowls, salads, and sandwiches with good portions! If calling to order, would recommend calling in advance. We came on a Friday and it was quite busy for dinner so it took a while for food to be ready for take out. Ordered salmon bowl and salmon plate which were both seasoned very well! I liked the Korean style cauliflower and veggies it came with. The sweet potato fries were a little soggy by the time we got home as we lived about 10 minutes away but I'm sure if we ate there'd it'd be crispier! read more

Bushfire Kitchen - 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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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

The food was amazing, but even more amazing was the fact that they played darkwave music the whole time (and a customer behind me was singing along to Depeche Mode) What a vibe! This was my first time here and I'm definitely coming back. 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

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 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 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

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

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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Wife had it the other day and said it was good. We came on Friday night. I got the tri-tip plate, and the steak was really tough, as if it had sat for a long time in the heating thing. It also didn't come out hot, which was a little odd. Everything, including the vegetables, was lukewarm at best, but the meat had definitely sat for a long time. Theyre still figuring out how to do some of it. The food was reasonable, and I would try it again, but I'm pretty surprised they would send out meat like that. I'll update the review on a future visit if it gets better. read more

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

Got the standard chicken bowl (with jasmine rice and grilled veggies) and teriyaki sauce. The chicken was all white meat, no fatty pieces, super moist! The teriyaki sauce was served in a bullet (on the side) so you can add as much or as little as you like. Simply delicious! $14. You have to stand in line to order and then find a table. Sports on TV. Outdoor patio. Nice place! read more

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Nice place for a small outing. Hope they offer more menu choices in the future. Service was okay.

Kids meal with chicken tenders and butternut squash, tea, brussels sprouts and a gluten free chocolate chip cookie. The chicken strips were delicious!! Gluten free with a thin bbq sauce. Soooo good. The butternut squash wasn't seasoned and it was crunchy, very undercooked. The brussels sprouts were also not very seasoned but cooked properly. The tea was magnificent! And the gluten free chocolate chip cookie was inedible. The texture is a weird crunch almost like sand and the aftertaste was chemical... and small for $3.50. I would definitely return for the chicken strips and the tea. I hope they make the chicken strips an actual meal and not just a kids meal with 2 strips. read more

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We welcome this addition to RB! It is so refreshing to have a new go to spot for lunch/dinner. The service was excellent, very nice clean establishment and the food was delish although come to think of it the Miso broccoli was hard and difficult to chew. Everything grilled chicken sandwich Umi fries 10 out of 10, Fuego burger & the California burger 10's garlic mashed potatoes with chicken and brussels sprouts smashing. Empanadas both beef and chicken 10 out of 10 don't forget the sauce. Signed happy camper thanks guys read more

Great selection of menus, attentive servers and comfortable dining options I'd go back again 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

Been here twice now. So happy this place opened! Both times I had something completely different and both meals were great. Had their IPA as well. Superb! Friendly staff. read more

I actually gave this place three attempts. Each time I can hear the food has been not cooked great. The first time was the burger and under cooked. Second time I got the Nashville chicken sandwich and it came out cold. I had it sent back and still wasn't 100% the right temperature. Third time order the same Nashville chicken sandwich and it came out cold again. I do not know what is going on with this place. It is brand new and they do not have good cooks. 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