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Strange Delight

$31 to $50

Oyster Bar

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2 people

24 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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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Executive chef: Ham El-Waylly

From the OpenTable editors: Even before The New Yorker raved about Strange Delight, this love letter to the famed oyster houses and cocktails of New Orleans was already making waves. Start with a glass of the creamy Ramos Gin Fizz, move on to a plate of charbroiled oysters with smoked garlic butter, and enjoy it all in a space that'll make you feel like you're at a NOLA oyster bar legend. After just one visit, this will become your go-to before or after a show at BAM.

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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
Website
https://www.strangedelight.nyc/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
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.
Private party contact
Strange Delight Events Team: 0000000000

Location
63 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217-1502
Area
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, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Mardi Gras at Strange Delight
US$20.00 per person
Prepaid
4 Mar 2025 only
18:00
We couldn't let the big day come and not put together a little party for y'all. We're closing for regular dinner service and throwing a Fat Tuesday party instead! We'll be serving up bowls of gumbo, po-boys, raw bar, hurricanes, and flavored gin-fizzes. Our friend Carla Finley of Apt 2 Bread is baking up a batch of her delicious King Cake, a Mardi Gras staple (and, yes, there will be a surprise in-store for those of you who find the baby/babies). A limited number of tickets are for sale - they include guaranteed access and a hurricane, and we'll be available for walk-ins all night until the party stops. Beads will be thrown but please, please keep it PG.

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Brooklyn
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Strange Delight offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and a "beautiful space" that delights patrons. The menu features standout dishes like the shrimp loaf, charbroiled oysters, and smoked fish dip, all praised for their "amazing" flavors. Guests love the "fantastic ambiance" and "friendly staff," making it a must-visit spot.

142 Reviews

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Roe
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, wonderful service & people. The oysters Rockefeller are tender & gorgeous, and the broccolini salad delivered so much more flavor than the menu described . So good. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. When we were trying to figure out a wine, he asked a lot of questions about what wines we liked and said, I’ll make it work for you. And he did.
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Shurida
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Charboiled oysters are a favorite! They are so so good. The bread was also delicious. The shrimp loaf is a must. The crab dip is so so and the bbq shrimp is pretty good, I’ve had better. The staff was amazing, our waiter was amazing I believe his name was Paul.
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Leye
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dining experience with some breathtaking dishes- will be back
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anurag
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a delightful outing! I thought every dish impressed but none as much as the crab fried rice. From the chive work to the perfectly picked and sauteed MD crab, this dish hits! Our server, Isabel, was soulful and helpful. The only two notes we've have were that it was odd to receive the delicious broccolini way before everything else (twice actually as we loved it enough to order a second plate) and the Ramos Gin Fizz was just good, not great (Try one at Tooker Alley if you can).
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lin
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing host and service. Delicious menu design. The fish dips are so good
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, ambiance and service! Our waiter, Mike is the man!
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Sarah
New York State
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On the early side on a Thursday at the bar in the back it was pleasantly quiet. It was comfortable sitting at the bar. The bartender was excellent, the food delicious. It's pricey, but I think worth it for a special dinner. The grilled oysters were my favorite. The cocktails are expensive but high quality.
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Joseph
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was fresh & delicious ! Great recommendations from our server
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margaret
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The cocktails were excellent. The food was just fine — not bad, but nothing outstanding that warrants a revisit. So, maybe best to sit at the bar for drinks and some oysters or a dish or two rather than dinner.
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Jacqueline
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 11 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is some of the best food I've had in a while. And the setting is really beautiful. Sleek, modern, clean, elegant. Service was great -- attentive but not intrusive. A+ for service. But the food, the food. So good.
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Strange Delight is rated 4.8 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

24 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

63 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217-1502

Additional information

Cross Street
On Lafayette Ave between Fort Greene Place and South Elliott
Area
Fort Greene
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
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Seafood, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
G to Fulton; C to Lafayette; 2345BDNQR to Atlantic Terminal
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.strangedelight.nyc/
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.
Private party contact
Strange Delight Events Team: 0000000000

Strange Delight

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Why they're an Icon

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Mardi Gras at Strange Delight

Menu

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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