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Strange Delight  - Strange Delight, Brooklyn, NY

Strange Delight

4.8 (352)
$31 to $50
Oyster Bar
63 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217-1502

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A contemporary take on the classic oyster bar, located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, near BAM, Barclay's, the Paramount, and Atlantic Terminal.

Strange Delight finds its influence in New Orleans and is also inspired by the rich history of oysters in New York. Our menu consists of regional seafood prepared in a variety of styles: Charbroiled Oysters and Shrimp Remoulade share the stage with classic seafood towers and Oysters Rockefeller. A rotating selection of larger plates features items such as Black Cod Almondine and Blackened Swordfish Belly.

To drink, Strange Delight updates old classics, serving both a Hurricane and Ramos Gin Fizz service for 2, alongside Martinis and Sazeracs. Our wine and beer lists feature our favorite American producers.

Please note:
We offer 3 distinct types of reservations:
Regular: a table in our back dining room
Bar: seats at our back dining room bar
High-top: a higher table with bar stools in our front room with an open kitchen and oyster counter.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Seafood, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ham El-Waylly
  • Catering
    Please visit our website for more information on our catering options!
  • Private party facilities
    Strange Delight is modern take on the oyster bar, located in Fort Greene, neighboring BAM, Barclay's Center, The Paramount, and Atlantic Terminal. From cocktail hours to rehearsal dinners, birthday parties to record releases, we're here for your parties to come. Submit a request on opentable or via strangedelight.nyc
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Greene
  • Cross street
    On Lafayette Ave between Fort Greene Place and South Elliott
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    G to Fulton; C to Lafayette; 2345BDNQR to Atlantic Terminal
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Strange Delight.

4.8

4.8
(352)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

352 Reviews
  1. Brook

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived 15 minutes before our reservation. I checked in just in case and was told we should have our table at the time we were expected. However, we didn’t get sat until about 20 minutes after our reservation. When we did sit, the server eventually came over, did not apologize or acknowledge our wait, nor did she bring menus for all in our party or share the specials. The hostess did, however. Before we got seated, she pulled us back to this sort of in-between space and told us someone would be able to take our drink and apps order, but that never happened. We just sort of stood there waiting for our table in a different space. Our server gave the specials and took drink orders from the table next to us that was seated after us. The food was good. The drinks were good, but I’d have to reconsider if I were to come back based on service.

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  2. Kylia Gold

    Atlanta2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 6, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is fresh and delicious. Our server informed us the dishes are made to share family style. The portions are small.

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  3. margo Gold

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really great food! We got the trout dip and the fried seafood platter and a cold beer. co olive tart bread pudding. just a perfect lite dinner in a bustling city restaurant. we enjoyed!

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  4. seyla Gold

    New York City13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice lively tasteful space. Good service. Food nicely presented. Superb French fries. Should change the oysters on the menu: bland and small for the price. Excellent side

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  5. Sami

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant all around. Great cocktails, food, and service

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  6. Kam

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Strange Delight was just okay. While I had a good time, I don’t feel the need to return. It’s a very small space and I felt rushed as our server informed us, while in the middle of my meal that the next table was coming in 15 minutes. The food was just okay. I had raw oysters, creole crumb-crusted blackfish, and hush puppies. My drink was really good but I don’t remember the name of it. Finally, they did provide us with a complimentary dessert which was good. Strange Delight is nothing to write home about but it sufficed for just a night catching up with a friend.

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  7. Tess Gold

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and vibes. Can’t wait to come back soon!

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  8. Sam

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff went above and beyond to accommodate us when there was a timing miscommunication - always a pleasure to dine here!

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  9. Aline

    Mexico City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar Service from Miranda and Simon was great. I am still raving about the char boiled oysters.

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  10. Preston

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and very helpful service! Swordfish was phenomenal.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Seafood, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ham El-Waylly
  • Catering
    Please visit our website for more information on our catering options!
  • Private party facilities
    Strange Delight is modern take on the oyster bar, located in Fort Greene, neighboring BAM, Barclay's Center, The Paramount, and Atlantic Terminal. From cocktail hours to rehearsal dinners, birthday parties to record releases, we're here for your parties to come. Submit a request on opentable or via strangedelight.nyc
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Greene
  • Cross street
    On Lafayette Ave between Fort Greene Place and South Elliott
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    G to Fulton; C to Lafayette; 2345BDNQR to Atlantic Terminal
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, the restaurant provides high chairs and staff have been noted as attentive to families, seating parties with young children and serving promptly.

The seafood tower is substantial, a single tower is often enough for two, and the large tower has satisfied groups of four; many dishes are served to be shared family-style.

Yes, Strange Delight is a great pick for date night, with reviewers calling it a "great date night" thanks to excellent food, thoughtful cocktails, and attentive service.

Strange Delight often feels lively and buzzy at peak visits, many guests call the space bustling and noisy, while the back dining room and back bar are noted as the more relaxed, quieter spots.

Strange Delight is a contemporary, New Orleans–influenced oyster bar with an open-kitchen front room that gives a lively, energetic feel and a prettier, more relaxed back dining room and bar for quieter conversation.

Casual Dress, comfortable, relaxed attire is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

Yes, Strange Delight is family-friendly: reviewers note the restaurant provides a high chair and staff happily accommodated a toddler (even making a special foam lemonade), which made the visit easy for parents.

Strange Delight offers a back dining room, a back-room bar, and high-top tables in the front room that sit at an open kitchen and oyster counter.

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