I visited Bushfire Kitchen in Rancho Bernardo for a second time, and they clearly did not have their A-Team working. Service was noticeably clunky and awkward this time, but I was patient. From coupon confusion to wine dispensing. That's right, dispensing not pouring. Anyway, this time I ordered the "Sustainable Salmon Bowl". Like my previous experience, it was beautifully plated. I was asked if I wanted it medium rare or medium well. I thought that was odd. I just said med-well instead of my usual medium so I didn't confuse them. Unfortunately, it was quite overcooked and dried out. The chopped capers and parsley on top were a nice touch plus the side of tasty teriyaki sauce. It should come with a lemon wedge though. For my base I chose Jasmine Rice which was decent. The topping (or side) I chose Mixed Veggies. They were good overall except the carrots. Small circles from cut up baby carrots, undercooked and hard. Looked unappealing as well. I also tried an Empanada this time. It was tasty and looked nice but not served hot enough. The accompanying side of housemade chimichurri was delicious. The ambiance remains haptic and densely packed. I dined outside again. 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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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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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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Excellent "real food" place! Delicious fresh fries, lean burger, their surf and turf plate is spectacular, like you had it done by a gourmet chef. The place is nice and clean, with a good atmosphere and friendly staff (could be ran by the owners, I'm not sure, but it feels like they really care about their business). They have unique flavors soft drinks fountain that are very tasty and refreshing! I definitely recommend this place. read more

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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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

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

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

Stand in line for counter service. I gave the clerk cash and she acted like she couldn't count out the change. The food was ok, tables very close together and it was really loud. My friend had to order the empanada 3 times before they got it right. It's not hard, chicken or beef. 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

After seeing many ads this place did not disappoint!! Great menu enjoyed some tri tip mac & cheese and some garlic mashed potatoes. Yummmmm... Marissa, Your hospitality is very much appreciated Very nice to see a young lady who understands customer service, excellent with the menu choices And is extremely accurate with her duties as a cashier . I could not go without saying great job bushfire kitchen . read more

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

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

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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$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

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

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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I ordered a California burger and it was pretty good, though the patty was a little smaller than you would get at other restaurants. The reason I give it only two stars is the facility itself. The tables are packed so close together that you can't always walk a straight path to get to your table. I'm surprised the fire marshal has allowed this seating arrangement. Also, the noise level inside makes conversation difficult. The music from the loudspeakers is loud and customer conversations are deafening. When loud children are present... don't even hope to hear the person you're dining with. If management fixes these complaints I will go back. read more

I've been to bushfire a few times and have not been disappointed in the food or service. The ambiance is a great causal eatery that allows for good date night or meet ups. I like their new specials that pop up on their menu. Their steak sandwiches are excellent. read more