Passion, Perseverance and Soul - common threads found amongst virtually all truly great restaurants. Felix's BBQ with Soul whole heartedly embodies all three. Felix's incredibly soulful southern style menu elevates and refines BBQ in a way that exceeds all expectations. The obvious amount of care put into everything they do gives a sort of southern swing and soul to every dish they serve. Founder, Felix Berry, says it best - "BBQ is what we do. Soul Food is who we are."
In 2008, amidst the recession, Felix's BBQ in Oceanside California was born. Inspired by his dear friend Ruth, who reminded him of his mother and owned a restaurant called "Ruth's Place" in Santa Ana, Felix Berry took a risk and opened his very first restaurant - Felix's BBQ with Soul. Ten years later (with no shortage of passion, perseverance and soul), Felix's has beat the odds and is thriving! The menu is a bit smaller than when they first opened, to maintain the highest levels of quality and consistency, but they continually mix it up to take advantage of seasonal ingredients and keep things interesting. From their warm family-style vibe to their wildly popular Catfish, Mac and Cheese and Fried Chicken dishes (to name just a few), it's no surprise that what started amidst a recession 10 years ago has expanded to two locations (Oceanside and Lake Elsinore) and an ever-growing catering business.
Getting to know the man behind the restaurant, Felix Berry, helps explain how this little BBQ restaurant survived when so many didn't. Felix, like many natural born restauranteurs, got his start...