Bushfire Kitchen - Del Mar

Service was genuinely friendly and welcoming. I ordered the Un Fuego burger in a lettuce wrap with a fried egg, which came out to about $17. While fine overall, the quality did not quite match the price. The bacon tasted low quality, and the signature ingredients didn’t really stand out. The Korean-style cauliflower was also underwhelming, lacking salt and acidity. Pleasant service aside, I probably would not come back.

It was our first time coming to one of the restaurants of this brand and I have to say the highlight of our experience was the lovely lady at the counter named Trudy! What an amazing customer service and sweet personality, she really went above and beyond making sure our experience was as good as it could be, truly remarkable. Thank you Trudy for making our meal even more enjoyable. The food was delicious, we will be back many times.

it’s my first time here and Trudy was an absolute pleasure. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of without ever feeling rushed. Her positive attitude really stood out and made our dining experience even better. We would happily ask for her again.

Had the quinoa salad with salmon. It was very tasty and fresh but the portion size was a bit disappointing. The salmon was thin and there was not enough in the salad to fill me up. Left hungry. Lady working there initially at counter but came out to check on us several times was super friendly and nice. I was surprised the service was so good here. Kudos to the team.

The food is always incredibly delicious! Seriously, the BEST sweet potato fries and my husband and I always share the En Fuego and Cali burgers 👏🎉😍 The service has always been friendly, relaxed and professional. I enjoy the Del Mar location patio, especially at Happy Hour. Hanging plant decor, wide open covered patio space and fun music! Try it! You won't be dissappointed 😉

Went here with my boyfriend and future mother in law as an early birthday dinner for her and the food is INCREDIBLE. I don't have much else to say other than delicious food, a homey atmosphere with a really inviting outdoor seating area, and also great beer. Will definitely be back at some point! There's so much more I have to try and 100000% recommend their mac n cheese it's absolute fire

My wife and I ordered the En Fuego Burger with regular fries. I had my burger cooked to medium and had amazingly seasoned fries, and the lemonade they have is delicious. I definitely recommend and would come back if I’m in the area!

Nice place to meet up for lunch that has something for everyone. I usually order their Green chicken curry or salmon bowls. Both have good portions that are perfect. It gets a little busy around noon but most of the time there's hardly anyone in line. Counter order and find your own table. There is a nice large outside patio in front and indoor seating. The people who work here are nice and patient.

We stopped at Bushfire Kitchen today while traveling with the NAU Women's Soccer Team for our pregame meal, and it was exactly what we needed. The prices were fair, the quality of the food was excellent, and there were plenty of options to satisfy everyone. Most importantly, all of the ladies enjoyed their meals--which isn't always easy with a big group! A huge thank you to Trudy, Ozzy, Andrew, and Mary for their outstanding service. They made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in and ensured our team was well taken care of. Traveling as a group can be stressful, but their kindness and efficiency made it seamless. Highly recommend Bushfire Kitchen for anyone looking for fresh, high-quality food at great prices with top-notch service. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town!

Tried the steak sandwich on ciabatta and it wasn't too bad. Steak was thinly sliced and flavorful tho the chimchurri leaned on the creamy side, it was missing a little something. Service was super friendly! Bushfire has both plenty of indoor and outdoor seating which was nice too. Saw they have a decent happy hour but it's only from 2-5pm!

Great food, excellent service, reasonable prices. We stayed to chat for 2 hours and didn't have any issues. Recommend!

We had Bushfire kitchen cater a work event and got empanadas and they were amazing!! We got chicken, beef, and veggie. Highly recommend all of them. Flavorful, great spices, and tasty crust! I spoke with Willie who was also so nice and friendly. We will definitely be ordering from Bushfire again!

This place is very good and spacious. We came with a big group and they had ample about of out door seating . I was bummed they didn't have seltzers since I don't like beer. They did have wine but seltzers taste better with lunch to me personally . Love the healthy food options . Everything tasted fresh and very good .

The buffet window is frosted glass so you're unable to see the containers of food & therefore cannot determine by sight how fresh or old the food appears. I ordered the vegetarian plate. The sweet potato cubes were so old & dried up. The vegetables were mostly bell peppers & onions. I had a stomach ache that evening. That was on Nov 6. 2025. The food was a take out.

The best Nashville spicy chicken grilled sandwich I had ever. That was damn good. Fries were great too. The outdoor ambiance is very nice... perfect for our toddler & dog as well. Was little disappointed with mac & cheese though, it was bland & spicy. But overall it was good. Will surely go back

Nice place to meet up for lunch that has something for everyone. I usually order their Green chicken curry or salmon bowls. Both have good portions that are perfect. It gets a little busy around noon but most of the time there's hardly anyone in line. Counter order and find your own table. There is a nice large outside patio in front and indoor seating. The people who work here are nice and patient.

Hello just had lunch with friends at Bushfire Del Mar. The food was priced goid n delicious. Our server Trudi was extremely attentive to all of our needs all throughout our lunch. I highly recommend this enjoyable n delicious place with excellent service!!! Thank you Trudi and all !!!

Our family of six all liked it. Food is fresh with some unusual spins, and portions are generous. I should have asked them counter server's name because she was great - middle aged with pigtails. Counter order with table service, not a lot of seating but pleasant environment and reasonable prices for the quantities. We'd come again if visiting the area.

Staff and vibe were very nice . Enjoyed outside seating .. They were all very helpful and kind . Great service !!

Excellent service from Trudy! Super friendly and warm, went out of her way to make us feel pampered! Let us taste the beers, patiently walked us through the happy hour menu, when the beer tasted a little stale, she set up a brand new keg and gave me a fresh glass, then heated up wet napkins to clean our hands. Store is clean and comfortable but a little empty during 5pm Wednesday. Beers were delicious and great deal at 50% off 3-5pm HH time. Chicken wings were crispy and we liked the Nashville hot sauce. Beef empanadas were ok, a little dry and could use more flavor. Only minor complaint is the HH food pricing doesn't seem such a good value. Overall great service and great beer happy hour!

Very yummy. Good flavors and chicken n breast was juicy and great portion for the price. Not pictured, but got the beef empanada too. That was delicious and cane with a delicious chimichurri dipping sauce.

The food is always good - doesn't seem to matter what you order. Just add chimichurri sauce to it - even if it doesn't come with it. Example, excellent with sweet potato fries!! One the the best things I always enjoy is being helped by the amazing, fun, friendly and professional server TRUDY! She's a reason why I come!! It's a treat & experience for her to wait one you!

Order at counter. Staff was great, kept checking on us and even refilled our water cups! Food does not come out fast but assume due to items made to order and relatively busy on Saturday night. Lots of take out orders. Atmosphere is nice, clean. Plenty of parking. Food was okay not wow. We ordered the Thai chicken bowl with butternut squash - I think the roasted vegetables with the curry sauce would have been better and the tritip platter with roasted vegetables and sweet potato fries. Probably best sweet potato fries we've ever had! Meat however was tough, hard to cut and not flavorful - the chimichurri sauce was yummy. Focaccia was dry and also not flavorful. Highly recommend Seasurf in same shopping plaza.

The kitchen Manager totally made my day today ....my day today!!! I was in a hurry to go to my work and he just opened the restaurant for me to prepare my favorite sandwich!!! That is customer service!!! Thanks guys you are awesome.

Love this place. Great happy hour. No pressure meet up spot for long conversations with friends .The fries are sooo good as was the quesadilla! The staff was awesome. Trudi rocks!

Rude was so helpful and friendly, she knew what I needed before I did! The staff at the store were kind and knowledgeable about the menu options.

Great place to come to if you want a large selection of healthy fresh food options at reasonable prices. We ordered the Ahi Tuna Bowl and Salmon Bowl with quinoa, and neither of us were disappointed. The young man waiting on us was friendly and patient and answered all our questions with a smile. The atmosphere is inviting. Just wish they had more locations in San Diego County.

We have been patrons for a long time. Today was so disappointing, and I noticed the restaurant was empty during the lunch hour. I would have preferred to message the business owner directly rather than leave a review, but the option isn't available. I tried to call but phone goes to voicemail. In short, the cheeseburger- which is very odd for me to not enjoy- was sad. Bun was dry, ton of onion, dab of peri mayo. That's it. Ordered it just as menu stated with no edits. The patty was thin and over cooked. What happened? Used to have great burgers there? My husband's veggie bowl was served cold. He didn't want to return to the counter. Didn't have time. The bright spot, the sweet potato fries were delicious- perfectly cooked. Not looking for a value meal or anything, but the burger, a kids meal, one drink and veggie bowl. Our total was almost $60. For that price, my expectations are higher. And, for Bushfire, my expectations are higher. If it was my restaurant, I'd want to know with 5 workers and 2 tables at 12:45pm.

Food was delicious and Trudy, the cashier, was super helpful and kind! She was efficient and had a great sense of humor!

Food was great - but Trudi was the BEST! She wanted us to have the best experience- she recommended the Thai chicken dish. It was delicious. She was so attentive and kind. The only bummer was being charged for a corking fee and then, plot twist, no one had an opener Luckily a friend had one in their car. We were refunded for the fee. If everyone there had Trudis attitude- holy smokes that would be amazing

The word, FANTASTIC does not begin to cover the service ... let alone the incredible food! Normally Tri-Tip is tough. Not there's!!! The BBQ Tri-Tip Sandwich was tender and a delight! WOW!!!

We went to this place for lunch after hiking and the food is good. I got the veggie burger and I would say it is one of the best veggie burger I ever tried. It's very delicious and the taste is prefect. My husband got gaucho steak sandwich and it is good as well. The hibiscus lemonade is very good and refreshing. Fries is very good as well. Small size is big enough to share for 2 people. Great customer services and they have the outdoor sitting as well. I would definitely come back here for the veggie burger again.

FOOD: My husband loves their gourmet burgers and perfectly hot and delicious fries, with a side of aioli. I normally get the chicken curry bowl but decided to try the salmon dish which was super scrumptious and served hot. I enjoyed it with a glass of wine & we each had one of their homemade cookies, all great. SERVICE: hostess was professional and quick but the older server/busser was SO friendly and great!! AMBIANCE: Casual, Modern and Fun. PRICE: $55 Aprox for 2 people

Trudi provided great service from the moment we walked in the door until we left. She gave us an overview of the menu with it being our first time in and made great recommendations. Food was good and the atmosphere was great.

Came into Bushfire So happy to see Trudy she is the best The four of us had a delicious lunch The American Burger amazing The guava cream empanada fantastic

Haven't been here for a few months .. my husband and I used to come here often and loved the quality food !! Delicious ... then for a time .. it went down hill . We have it 3 tries and decided not to come here again .... Recently my friend wanted to come here for lunch ... and the food was great again .. and today I just popped in to order a sandwich .. I decided on the Nashville chicken sandwich ... oh wow !! It was amazing !! Had to take half of it home because it was so packed with grilled chicken and veggies and maple bacon with a tangy spicy / sweet sauce ... on a giant roll ! Yummy !!! I'm so glad I gave this place a second chance !! Super good !! We will be back again !!!!!!

Bushfire knocked it out of the park tonight! I get the same dish every time and this is the first time every single ingredient was cooked to perfection, everything was included in my take out order, AND Trudy made sure I was a happy customer! Trudy is the best! She is always friendly, high energy and accommodating! She cares about the restaurant. She takes pride in her job and she takes the best care of her customers. She's a gem!

Disappointing experience here unfortunately. My boyfriend and I wanted to try somewhere new for sandwiches and burgers so a quick Google search led us here. Walked in on a Sunday afternoon and there were only like 2 people in the restaurant (which should have been my first sign). After ordering at the counter and having to give my tip before receiving the service and food, I have a clearer understanding as to why they do that. It took close to half an hour to receive our food and when we did, the order was incorrect. We ordered the gaucho steak sandwich, American burger and a side of fries... not too difficult. At first, they didn't bring us the fries but mentioned "the fries will be out shortly". So after waiting another 10 minutes, we went to go check on the fries and they let us know they completely forgot about them and never put them in. To add to that, we ordered the condiments and pickles on the side of the burger (my bf hates them, I love them) and not a single item came out with it on the side. By the time we finally had all of our food, we had been there for almost 45 minutes. And while the steak sandwich technically came out correct, it really didn't taste very good. It felt more like roast beef on a roll with garlic basil spread - not chimmichurri. The two stars are for the fries which, when they finally arrived at the table, were the best part of the meal. All in all, pretty disappointing meal and probably won't be heading back any time soon.

Restaurant was empty yet my take out order was 20 mins late. Even the server said it was the worst surf N Turf he'd ever seen as he boxed it up and handed it to the waitress. You can see where they put the pasta in, then took it out, because I ordered mash potatoes. Never again.

Great atmosphere, service. The 12.95 burger was so disappointing. There was no meat. It was the thinnest burger patty I have ever eaten. It could have been painted on. To me this was an insult to the customer. At that price I could have gone anywhere and gotten a healthy sized burger patty

Trudie and Willie are the best. Great food and great people. I was having a beer and Trudie checked on me and was worried about my non existent food, because I was just having a beer. I appreciate that she's making sure things are being delivered. God bless.

Food, service and ambiance is perfection! Trudy in Del Mar went above and beyond to make our time amazing. We are regulars that's how we know she is consistently on point!

Wow! We've gone to this center more times than I can count and finally decided to stop by Bushfire Kitchen for lunch! Boy, are we happy we did! This place is solid!! Upon entering, there's LOTS of indoor and outdoor seating with a format to order up front and they bring the food to your table. It's an open kitchen concept so you can see everything being made and assembled. It's a large menu with lots of options and different types of food. The young lady at the register was super polite and happy to give recommendations. Everything we had was delicious! Highlights - Chicken Empanadas, so tasty with the perfect dough and the chimmichuri dipping was was very flavorful - Thai Chicken Curry Bow with Sweet Potatoes, I was shocked at the complexity of the curry and spice level! Definitely had some kick and the sweet potatoes (side) were super fresh and seasoned well - Butter Noodles & Kids Quesadillas, both kids ate their entire meal so that's always a great sign! - Cookies!!!! We got a few cookies to go and they were all amazing! This will be our go to spot when we are in the area, from now on! Can't wait to come back!

What an awesome surprise. I ordered takeout on uber eats and the food was amazing. I had the Thai Curry Chicken Bowl and it was great! The chicken and veggies were cooked perfectly and the curry was delicious. I will definitely order from there again! O

First of all...Trudi is AmazaZING! I'd come here just to hang out with her. (Pssst...She needs a raise!!) But the food is also delish!! I'm super picky about my brown rice...and theirs is always perfect! The butternut squash is #epicnessinmyface. The chicken curry is also fab. Highly recommend!

Service was great! I have a food allergy. The checker asked the cook and he found the important ingredient list for the vegetable oil. Thanks much! Also the food was healthy and delicious.

Great food quick service and good prices. Out door seating. Menu has many choices. I had garlic Brussels sprouts , clam chowder and calamari. Perfect !!

I move to the area about 2 months ago I think I eat here 3 days a week. Food is always fresh and delicious and the service is awesome. I highly recommend trying Bushfire Kitchen

Love this local spot with many choices. Easy to park and not bad wait times. Trudy is amazing and very helpful!

A weekly pick up from here consist of the Bushfire Burgers their sweet potato fries and the strawberry salad with chicken or salmon now that they do not have the burrata salad any longer. If there's ever a problem I do a survey and they're pretty good about changing things up like I used to get the strawberry salad which was pretty much all spinach and very little toppings and the last one that I got had a lot more toppings and cheese on it more nuts more cranberries which made the salad perfectly balanced. I do miss the burrata salad because that was fantastic. I did have a chicken sandwich and I didn't like the bread on the sandwiches because I just felt that it's too thick and too hard but the bread for the burgers is soft and great. So I would say probably 95% of the time everything's fantastic and every once in awhile I'll get a little bit of a dry Burger or something is a little off but most of the time everything is on point. The service is wonderful and everyone has always been extremely friendly and helpful they have such a great staff. They will continue to be a weekly staple for pickup.

This was the first place I stopped while in San Diego. It is amazing! I ordered a basic burger ( with bacon of course) and sweet potato fries. I feel like you can't ever go wrong with sweet potato fries. Both the burger and the fries were excellent. They also have their own sodas. Also very tasty!!!! It's a counter service place where you order your food first then go find a seat. Food was quick, hot, fresh and service was great too! Small quaint place. Plenty of parking, it's in a strip mall type area.

Hamburger was off the charts. Get the GF bun. Trudy was awesome! Highly recommend!

Trudi is always so attentive and nice. HH drink specials are awesome and all the food is solid.

Three classes in 3 days on vacay... made my trip!!! I loved the pace of classes, clear instructions from instructors and a great challenge. Definitely coming back!!

The food is always good but each of the last 2 times the wait after ordering was insane. Today we walked in to a mostly empty restaurant and it took 55 mins to make a salad and a hamburger. Last time I ordered online for immediate pickup and got there 20 mins later and waited 45 mins for a bowl where all of the food was already cooked and just needed to be put in a bowl.

Great food with a simple twist. Service is great that is always polite. Ambiance is great for a dinner out or an office lunch. You will come back for the food.

Featuring a slightly more meaty vibe, Bushfire is a local chain eatery that in many ways mimics Urban Plates. The food is upscale casual, relatively tasty, and limited to a few signature dishes. There is a lot to praise. The staff was friendly and for the most part quite competent. The dishes are attractively plated and feature a few unusual items, including peri peri chicken (a fave of mine). The price point is actually quite reasonable for this day and age, especially in tony Del Mar. Our party had a decent, perfectly edible meal. That all said, there is nothing terribly exciting about what is offered. It is competently prepared and served food. But it's strictly middle of the road fixings and, to be perfectly honest, just a bit dull. To be fair, I can see myself coming here on a pretty regular basis if I wanted something quick and a cut above fast food. But if I am interested in dining rather than eating, I would forego Bushfire for something a bit less generic. Still, a good deal and a viable option if you're in the mood.