Bushfire Kitchen

Joyful

Loved this place from start to finish. Called before coming and the person on the call was great. Upon entering, Emily took my order and was so friendly, kind, helpful, welcoming. Great Smile. It’s nice when team members actually eat and love the food. Everything I got was dynamite. Grass fed burgers-Yes! En Fuego Burger made with crispy bacon (like I requested) and Sweet Potato Fries are exactly as described—so delicious. The sauces are all so delicious as well. Inside/outside seating. Great drink options as well. You gotta try this place! Happy Hour offerings 2-5pm daily as well (see photo).

Michael W

Great food and celiac safe. Two family members have celiac and we are able to enjoy the great food without worrying about a bad non-gluten contamination.

Shawn C.

Stopped here as it is one of few restaurants open after 8pm in San Diego, the prices were very good and the food was incredible. Staff was friendly too. my wife got a tri-tip bowl and loved it but I had the California Burger and it had to be the best burger I have ever had, hands down. The sweet potatoe fries were cooked to perfection. They also have a great selection of drinks but since I had to drive back to the hotel, my wife and I settled for the craft soda, which was really good - I have never had anything like it. I would highly recommend giving this place a try.

Gabriella "Gabe" Jones

One of our favorite places to eat. The consistent quality of food, service and cleanliness of the restaurant is huge for us. I LOVE the Thai curry bowl with brown rice & veggies and my husband loves the huge juicy burger with bacon. This time he had a side of salad but normally I can pick at the delicious fries. Highly recommend!

Lauren B

I have been here so many times. Love it. Everyone here is always going above and beyond. Usually come here after the gym. Never had an issue here. I can probably point out 4 workers that always go that extra step. Especially one of the female workers. Not sure if she's a manager but she's so friendly and always on top of everything. I have tried just about everything, including their limited time Asian fusion menu. The Salmon Bowl, Tri-tip, and Chicken dishes and all were very well seasoned and the meat was cooked perfectly.

Mike Troutman

This is a regular stop. We start with a glass of house chardonnay, which is fantastic! Check the happy hour menu for the best price. There is always parking available but you may have to walk a little. Wd go for linch and always find a seat. The have both indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the counter and move to the cashier to pay. We split the steak sandwich and wings. Both were excellent. Make sure you have plenty of napkins with the wings and dipping sauce. Highly recommend!

Joel Scarbez

Went there a couple of times in the same week for late lunch. Nice service. The food was really good. Good location. Outside seating under the sun or at the shade. Also good if you don't have a lot of time and need a quick lunch. I give four stars for atmosphere as it was a bit empty but it was around 1:30-ish on weekdays

Marie M

This restaurant has a great variety of options for everyone, but we stopped by specifically for their vegan offerings and we weren’t disappointed! The avocado sandwich was fresh and tasty, but the standout was the vegan empanada with their chimichurri green sauce. So flavorful and satisfying even our picky-eater kids asked for more. They also have gluten-free options, which is a big plus. We’ll definitely be back!

Bushfire Kitchen is always a hit! The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly — from the grilled meats to the sides, everything tastes clean and high-quality. The atmosphere is relaxed but modern, and the staff always make you feel welcome. You can tell they care about what they serve. Whether it’s lunch with friends or a quick dinner after work, Bushfire never disappoints. Definitely one of my go-to spots!

Bushfire never disappoints! Every dish is packed with unbelievable flavor, fresh ingredients, and that homemade quality you can taste in every bite. The portions are generous, the food comes out hot and perfectly cooked, and the menu has something amazing for everyone. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the whole experience feels warm and welcoming. Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, the consistency is incredible. Honestly—this place serves some of the best food ever. Highly recommend!

Always delicious! Every menu item we’ve tried has been perfect and filling. They have perfect portions of fresh, well prepared and the ingredients are all high quality. Employees are friendly and attentive. We love it here.

I Bushfire Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with its mouthwatering dishes. I savored the beef empanada and the tri-tip plate, both bursting with unique flavors and perfectly seasoned meat. However, the star of the show was undoubtedly the fries. They were perfectly salted, seasoned to perfection, and had a delightful crunch. To top it all off, the service was exceptional. Our server, Joseph, went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction with a positive attitude. I highly recommend Bushfire Kitchen and can’t wait to return soon.

This place has excellent quality food. They don't go overly fancy on menu items, but they know what they do well. Our kids split a burger and fries (no kids meal FYI) it worked out fine. Decent alcohol selection. Prices are on par with other options here in 2026. Highly recommend.

This is literally the most family oriented place we regular for late lunch/early dinner. The GM seems to really be about family and good vibes rather than numbers on paper. You can tell there is a love for kids in here. I love love love their tri tip. Most tender most delicious I’ve ever had. They also have an enfuego burger that is to die for! Fresh and delicious every single time! Our family (including the babes) LOVE Bushfire!!

Amazing gluten free options! The food here is amazing amd its a go-to spot for our family to get a healthy meal and that is celiac safe! They are usually fast but if they're not, that's ok because the food is fresh! Plus they have an adorable covered patio that is pet friendly!

Mark Szikla

This place has excellent quality food. They don't go overly fancy on menu items, but they know what they do well. Our kids split a burger and fries (no kids meal FYI) it worked out fine. Decent alcohol selection. Prices are on par with other options here in 2026. Highly recommend.

GWS

I Bushfire Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with its mouthwatering dishes. I savored the beef empanada and the tri-tip plate, both bursting with unique flavors and perfectly seasoned meat. However, the star of the show was undoubtedly the fries. They were perfectly salted, seasoned to perfection, and had a delightful crunch. To top it all off, the service was exceptional. Our server, Joseph, went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction with a positive attitude. I highly recommend Bushfire Kitchen and can’t wait to return soon.

GlutenFreeMama

Amazing gluten free options! The food here is amazing amd its a go-to spot for our family to get a healthy meal and that is celiac safe! They are usually fast but if they're not, that's ok because the food is fresh! Plus they have an adorable covered patio that is pet friendly!

Angelina Whitman

This is literally the most family oriented place we regular for late lunch/early dinner. The GM seems to really be about family and good vibes rather than numbers on paper. You can tell there is a love for kids in here. I love love love their tri tip. Most tender most delicious I’ve ever had. They also have an enfuego burger that is to die for! Fresh and delicious every single time! Our family (including the babes) LOVE Bushfire!!

Cristina York

Always delicious! Every menu item we’ve tried has been perfect and filling. They have perfect portions of fresh, well prepared and the ingredients are all high quality. Employees are friendly and attentive. We love it here.

Dezerae Allen

Bushfire never disappoints! Every dish is packed with unbelievable flavor, fresh ingredients, and that homemade quality you can taste in every bite. The portions are generous, the food comes out hot and perfectly cooked, and the menu has something amazing for everyone. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the whole experience feels warm and welcoming. Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, the consistency is incredible. Honestly—this place serves some of the best food ever. Highly recommend!

Located in the La Costa town square, there is plenty of parking for this restaurant. We came here around 1 pm on a Saturday afternoon and it was empty. They have a decent menu filled with bowls, plates, sandwiches, burgers, etc. We got the Thai chicken curry bowl, the steak plate, empanadas (chicken, beef, veggie), and a kombucha, followed by a couple of glasses of wine. My friend had to ask them to cook the steak again as it wasn't as medium as she wanted but otherwise enjoyed her plate. The Thai chicken curry bowl was excellent! This would be my recommendation for this restaurant. I would also definitely recommend adding the roasted Korean cauliflower for an extra crunch and flavor profile. The empanadas were all delicious and we couldn't pick a winner! The kombucha and wine were good too. We stayed here for about 3 hours and it didn't get busier so we had a lot of privacy for ourselves. The server was pleasant and not too pushy in getting us to leave, which we liked :) we shall be back for sure!

Pranjali Sharma

Located in the La Costa town square, there is plenty of parking for this restaurant. We came here around 1 pm on a Saturday afternoon and it was empty. They have a decent menu filled with bowls, plates, sandwiches, burgers, etc. We got the Thai chicken curry bowl, the steak plate, empanadas (chicken, beef, veggie), and a kombucha, followed by a couple of glasses of wine. My friend had to ask them to cook the steak again as it wasn't as medium as she wanted but otherwise enjoyed her plate. The Thai chicken curry bowl was excellent! This would be my recommendation for this restaurant. I would also definitely recommend adding the roasted Korean cauliflower for an extra crunch and flavor profile. The empanadas were all delicious and we couldn't pick a winner! The kombucha and wine were good too. We stayed here for about 3 hours and it didn't get busier so we had a lot of privacy for ourselves. The server was pleasant and not too pushy in getting us to leave, which we liked :) we shall be back for sure!

I ordered the salmon bowl with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables and my husband ordered the California burger with French fries. While my salmon was okay, the mashed potatoes and vegetables did not have much flavor. The mashed potatoes were thick and chunky and the veggies consisted of mostly onions. My husband’s burger was gristly and the fries were way too salty to the point where they were difficult to eat. We will not be going back!

Janis Thompson

I ordered the salmon bowl with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables and my husband ordered the California burger with French fries. While my salmon was okay, the mashed potatoes and vegetables did not have much flavor. The mashed potatoes were thick and chunky and the veggies consisted of mostly onions. My husband’s burger was gristly and the fries were way too salty to the point where they were difficult to eat. We will not be going back!

Velvet Swift

It was ok. I feel like I should try something different, but I got a chicken bowl with brown rice and added brussel sprouts, but the sprouts were overcooked and soggy. The rice was too moist and the chicken was pretty dry. The teriyaki sauce sort of helped but not really. Inside the building has got some interesting designs, but the menu setup is a little weird, so you'll come and look at the menu and the cooks will give you weird looks like they're hoping you won't ask them anything and move over to the cashier. It was overall not a great experience.

My wife raved about this place. It was a terrible disappointment. We got three different chicken dishes and they were all awful. My son's piri piri chicken sandwich was as dry as Clark Griswald's Christmas turkey. We could tell the chicken was not fresh or cooked to order. They were dry, stringy and chewy, not what freshly cooked chicken should be like. It took 3 minutes from order to table and we were there at opening. Try something else if you must.

Kiyanosh Kamdar

My wife raved about this place. It was a terrible disappointment. We got three different chicken dishes and they were all awful. My son's piri piri chicken sandwich was as dry as Clark Griswald's Christmas turkey. We could tell the chicken was not fresh or cooked to order. They were dry, stringy and chewy, not what freshly cooked chicken should be like. It took 3 minutes from order to table and we were there at opening. Try something else if you must.

this is a classic case of being of being duped by marketing photos. the meat is way over cooked and rubbery and has no flavor at all. the potatoes are clearly boxed and the veggies were raw. the empanada is good but it's a total rip off. i was shocked of how bad the food was. i couldn't eat it and threw it in the trash. it was just gross

Joseph Adames

Used tobe our go to place. But the burgers changed. The char broiled flavor is good. But lately the burger got smaller and the bun got bigger. They ruined a good thing.