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    Bushfire Kitchen

    4.6 (32 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outdoor seating
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    Chicken bowl, Salmon bowl and side of Brussel sprouts
    Kay C.

    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.

    Tuscan Chicken Sandy with Mac & cheese
    Julia P.

    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!

    Jenny Y.

    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.

    Beef empanada and the blueberry and creme empanada
    Dottie S.

    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!!

    Bushfire Kitchen!
    Cindy W.

    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.

    Indoors seats!
    Missbecky T.

    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.

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    3 days ago

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

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    3 days ago

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

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

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

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

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

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