A few weeks ago I had the honor of shooting the lovely FEBY'S FISHERY RESTAURANT AND SEAFOOD MARKET in Wilmington, Delaware. FEBY'S, a honest, family-owned and operated restaurant that has been a Wilmington staple for more than 40 years.
THE RESTAURANT
FEBY's is a cozy "Maryland Style" seafood restaurant. Come for the all-you-can eat crab legs and stay for the handcrafted soups, and the fresh oysters, and the 15 varieties of fish available daily, and the... well, EVERYTHING! Add a few of their famous Orange or Grapefruit Crush cocktails and your belly is a very happy camper.
Impressively, FEBY's has been doing farm-to-table long before farm-to-table was even a thing. The Difebo Family owns a 185 acre farm in New Jersey, where together they plant, grow and harvest their own produce. Asparagus, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, squash, cabbage are just a few of the veggies and herbs that are seasonally grown and used throughout their menu.
Don't believe me? The photo below is from the day I was on site taking photos. A giant flat-bed truck, filled to the brim with hand picked peppers by Phillip Sr. himself drove up and after I sampled the goods, was unloaded into the kitchen.
A proud family restaurant who's priorities are freshness, quality and customer service, it's clear that FEBY'S will be in business for at least another 40 years strong.
Here are a few of my favorite photos from that day.
Restaurant owners for 40+ years, Phillip Difebo Sr. and his lovely wife Mary Sue Difebo. Look at these two - just adorable!
THE SEAFOOD MARKET
In the mood to cook instead of dining out? FEBY'S also has a huge selection of fish, crab, shrimp, mussels, oysters, clams, live lobsters and more in their market. Anyone can pop in and grab the catch of the day for dinner.
If you live in the area, or feel like taking a suburban detour for some amazing seafood, I suggest you scoot on over to Feby's and check out this family restaurant + market done right. Also, take advantage of one of their awesome specials at the restaurant! Some of which include:
- Everyday Clam Bake with 2 1/2 lb lobster for $40 to commemorate Feby's 40th Anniversary
- Monday + Wednesday Lobster Night for 1 1/4 lb. whole Maine lobster and sides for $19.99
- All you can eat Dungeness Crab Tuesday and Thursday for $49.99
- Buck-a-Shuck oysters all day Friday
- Sundays Surf + Turf for $19.99
Feby's is located on 3701 Lancaster Pike in Wilmington, DE.
Like them on facebook here to receive updates on daily specials.
Phone 302.998.9501 for reservations. Phone 302.998.9496 for the market.
Ok, now I'm really hungry. Break out the lobster bibs and draw me some melted butter! Stat!