We were able to get a reservation here for 530 on a Saturday night. The restaurant was very busy. I really liked the layout with the green tables and booths. The long mirrors on the walls made the space feel bigger and taller as well. First and foremost, I'm giving this place a 5 for the service as they really went above and beyond. It was not the occasional stop by to refill water and grab dirty plates. Our waiter provided great recommendations and offered me a small sample of a wine I had heard him recommend to another table after I had already ordered my orange wine. In terms of food, the bluefin tuna special was very fresh. We enjoyed the hush puppies and the swordfish belly. The fry basket had thin rectangularly shaped fries which were amazing. The only thing is I wish it came with more than two pieces of shrimp and two pieces of fish. The chargrilled oysters were also very good. Lastly they offered free bread pudding which was a perfect way to end the night. read more

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Pardon my late review... rewind to restaurant week and enjoying the company of my two sweet aunts (they are lowkey baddies) and an evening dinner at Strange Delight. I selected the restaurant but was so engrossed in life, I didn't realize it was restaurant week. SD put together a really nice menu and I already knew what I wanted, which usually takes me a lot of time to decide, but the Sweet Baddies decided to order everything on the restaurant week menu for us to share! So, I am going to give a brief (real brief) of each. I'm going to start with the drinks because they were superior. I ordered a French 76, which was sublime. Raw oysters with a mignonette- good for a first time eating a raw oyster; Steamed shrimp- big, fresh and delicious; Grilled oysters- yummy but a little skimpy; Smoked trout Fish dip- my favorite and because we all loved it, we discussed replicating it at home and which brand of tinned fish was best Chinese broccoli salad- was okay; Hush puppies- the aunts liked. I'm not a fan so I skipped; Fry basket- delicious; Shrimp loaf- delicious, but not $25 delicious; There were some more dishes that were not as memorable but good. For return visit, I would definitely order drinks and smoked trout dip. Because they seem to update their menu, who knows what the main would be... Nevertheless, service was impeccable, the ambience was really chill and had a sexy vibe. although the place was full and really busy, it didn't seem that loud. read more

Strange Delight - French 76 - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

**** Update August 2026 **** I can now confirm that there is nothing delightful about this place except for the lovely and attentive hostess who greeted me at the entrance. Wished I took her name to give her credit. (She had braids). That's where the praise for Strange Delight ends! I said I wasn't going to return but had a change of heart since I was in the area and was curious to see if they made any changes to service or quality of food. The only thing they changed was moving from BAD to WORSE. Coincidentally or not but I was seated at the same table as before and had the same server as before. Was the universe trying to tell me something? Perhaps! Just by chance, they had restaurant week options so I decided to go with that - 3 courses. The smoked trout and saltine crackers were extremely salty that I couldn't finish it. The basket of dried hushpuppies, and salty fried green tomato and fried shrimp were no bueno! Couldn't finish that either. I'm unsure if me placing my plates with the two courses to the opposite end of my table was an indication that I was still eating because my server passed me several times without bringing my 3rd course. I waited, and waited and waited until I was tired of waiting. It wasn't until AFTER I asked for the check that the server brought my 3rd course stating that the kitchen just sent it out. He then proceeded to ask if I would like to take it to go - of course I said yes. Just like my previous visit, he offered a complimentary shot which of course I declined. Just give me my check and let me go! This place is Strange and Undelightful. Never again! *** Arrived home to open my take away 3rd course Salty!! (Whyyyyyyyyy)? The complimentary bread pudding had hair (looks like an eyelash) in the box. You CAN'T make this stuff up! read more

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Thought on this. Nothing was bad but idk if anything blew me away.... Smoked trout dip was 100% best thing on the table - the house crackers are SO SMOKY and good The brown butter carpaccio good The chayote salad also good I was confused by the rolls with butter side description.... Was so expecting warm fluffy parker house rolls tis dry bread The swordfish belly is the meatiest non-meat thing i have ever eaten. As a pescatarian who loves fake meat i cannot lie it kind of freaked me out idk maybe i just dont like the taste but it was veryy strong and almost. Gamy? Metallic? Idk not for me I would go back if someone invited me but idk if i wld seek it out and suggest it on my own. Altho idk why but i can see this as a place i randomly think of and want to try again in like 4 months. Idk read more

Strange Delight - Smoked Fish Dip - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I truly loved the restaurant's ambiance -- it was very casual, welcoming, and had beautiful natural sunlight throughout the space. However, the menu was quite limited. The catfish sandwich was delicious, flavorful, and had a great sauce. The catfish basket, on the other hand, was lacking a bit in flavor. The mac and cheese was good, but nothing that stood out. The oysters were fresh and enjoyable. The restaurant does provide high chairs, which was appreciated, but there are no changing tables in the bathroom, so it's not the most family-friendly option for parents with young children. The staff was wonderful -- very attentive, friendly, and accommodating. Overall, it was a nice experience with great service and a lovely atmosphere. read more

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Popped in again for dinner and tried some menu items we hadn't seen before including the Papaya Salad, Blackened Swordfish Belly and Spareribs. Also tried a new drink, the Freaky French which was tasty. Service again was outstanding, and the meal was great. We'd skip the ribs though next time for the qty and price point. Blackened Swordfish Belly was absolutely delicious, definitely a new favorite. We will return! read more

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Strange Delight was quite the delightful experience! We made reservation for 7:30pm on Saturday, which I highly advise because it was packed. Couldn't get a dining room seating, but managed to secure counter seats to enjoy the open kitchen concept. Our server Jordan was immensely helpful with his recommendation and service. We decided to follow most of his recommendations and ordered: COLD LOCAL OYSTERS (12): Refreshing and slightly briny. Each oyster was shucked well and made it easy to slurp. It paired very nicely with the vinaigrette and they provided plentiful of the horseradish. I did find these somewhat pricey at 4$ per oysters. CHARGRILLED OYSTERS (6): Notably what they're known for and for darn good reason. These oysters were thicc and flavors came very close to the ones I've tried from NOLA. They were seasoned well with the herbaceous butter concoction. Half a dozen was the perfect amount for us because they were indulgent and meaty. ARCTIC CHAR CRUDO: I could've done without this. This was a bit too rich for my liking. The richness of the aioli + cilantro pesto amplified the fat content of the Arctic Char. Felt like I was swallowing a spoonful of cream and the flavors didn't exactly mesh well. CRAB DIRTY RICE: Loaded with with crab and very easy to share. The dill balanced out the heaviness of the rice and the char bits gave it a very enjoyable texture. I was content with the amount of crab in the dish, but I did wish it added a little more flavor to the dish. MIRLITON SOM TAM: This chayote salad was a fan-favorite. Usually with these salads, I find the seasoning too overpowering or the fruit too ripe, but this salad managed to hit the nail in all categories. The sauce wasn't too spicy or sour, but balanced out the woody flavor profile of the chayote. The fried shallot and cashews added a nice crunch to the dish. BREAD PUDDING: The restaurant offers complimentary bread pudding at the end of the meal and I was looking forward to this the most. The bread pudding was decadent and sweet. I loved how the sweetness of the icing balanced out with hints of cinnamon. Although, I did feel like it needed something like ice cream for it to be the cherry on top. Overall, this is a very cute spot with stellar service and some memorable dishes. Wouldn't find myself here often, but wouldn't mind coming back if I'm in the area. read more

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The pastries (Bavarian donut specifically) with a drip coffee was one of my favorite parts of the meal. Great for weekend lunch. Fry basket is delightful assortment of fried seafood with this delightful slender potato fry--though it was a little more of an assault of salt than I expected. There was a special happening with Apollo's bagel but my bagel was sadly chewy, so would not order that again if available. read more

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Literally the best charbroiled oysters I've found around NJ/NYC area. 5 stars for that alone.. Are we in Nola or what?! They are GIANT!!!! Also, the smoked fish dip with the homemade cajun crackers are so addicting, it's not even funny! Service was great too. I did bring down the rating to 4 because of a few misses though. Some of the sandwiches can be slightly underwhelming though along with the fried rice (it's tasty but maybe because I'm chinese and can make a mean fried rice I was not so impressed), and the fried seafood platter we got was way too salty when we came a second time. read more

NYE dinner Strange Delight was delightful! We unfortunately were unable to sit in the interior dining room and sat at by the bar instead. It was still lovely seeing how some of the food were put together. We started off with chargrillled oysters as a palate starter. Slightly different than my experience in NOLA but tasty nonetheless. Then had the spareribs which had a lovely kick. It's mouthwatering savory, and we left nothing but the bone. Next came the gumbo. I was so surprised by how filling it was. I thought I needed more rice but it was the perfect amount. Lastly, we ended with the Creole crumb-crusted black fish. A hearty meal all around. We were then surprised by their house bread pudding. We left satiated. Great customer service and beautiful setup. read more

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We had a great dining experience at strange delight. We were running a little bit late but the staff still accommodated us. It was interesting that this restaurant does not have a number to call but they do have an automated system to confirm your online reservation. We got a good mix of food: - cured scallops - charbroiled oysters with breadcrumbs - swordfish belly - creole blackfish - Hokkaido uni The food came out pretty fast - one by one. The Hokkaido uni had too much onions that it over powered the uni. The rest of the dishes were good but nothing special. For the price you would think each dish would come with more components but it was a bit disappoint. The one dish that I thought was unique was the swordfish belly. The belly was so soft it felt like you were eating a firm tofu. Each meal always ends with a complimentary bread pudding as desserts. The bread pudding was actually the highlight of the entire meal. The seatings felt a little cramped with the small tables and high chairs. The kitchen is an open concept so the whole restaurant smells like food. Just know whatever clothes you wear, it will be soaked with the scent of food. read more

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My wife has been really hyping this spot up the past few months after she had a great first experience. We managed to land a 5pm resy about a week or so prior. They do look like they do walk-ins though at the bar so come early if you want those. We ordered: - Fry Basket - 1/2 dozen chargrilled oysters - Shrimp Loaf - Blackened Swordfish Belly I'll say the fry basket was my favorite just because I'm a sucker for fried seafood, but everything was great. I hate saying a restaurant uses quality ingredients, but at Strange Delight it's very obvious all the seafood and ingredients they source are quality. Everything is served piping hot and delicious. If you like seafood, especially cajun-inspired, the food will hit. But beyond the food, there were a few hiccups with service that were worth mentioning: - The time spacing between our dishes were kind of long, we later realized it's because the waitress forgot to put in our order of oysters. Thankfully they comped us free dessert. - At one point during the service, it seemed like front of house kept playing with the lights and turning them on and off for like 5-10min. Pretty minor, but definitely distracting. - The spacing between tables where we sat was a little tight. So when the table next to us got seated halfway through our meal, as they were making their way to the inside seat, they ended up knocking over my wife's drink. Not the fault of the restaurant, and it's cold so everyone has their winter coats on, but definitely felt a little cramped (but not like sardines, pun intended). Staff quickly replaced the drink though which was nice. Overall, I really liked Strange Delight! Had a couple quirks that made dinner service interesting, but I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who lives in Fort Greene area or seafood lovers in general. The prices are a bit steep, but again, I think you're paying for some very quality food in a very well decorated space. Great place for date night or a fancier meal with family if you're not trying to completely break the bank. read more

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This was excellent. The chargrilled oysters were the best bite of the night. Trout dip, crab rice, and shrimp loaf were all amazing and definitely reorder candidates. The hush puppies with ham and butter were excellent as well, but I could see potentially subbing those next time. read more

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I made a reservation for 3 for a Saturday afternoon but I'm not sure I would have needed it. There are 3 seating options: standard, counter or bar. I love counter seating but since there were 3 of us we chose a standard table for easy socializing. I had the Having Fun since 1933 and it was a great choice. It was tasty and strong. For my meal I picked the catfish nuggets with the mac and cheese, red beans (they have meat) and cornbread. Everything was delicious. The mac & cheese didn't taste like any of ever had but it was delicious. I'd definitely go back and try one of the seafood towers. read more

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Came here yesterday for lunch. Overall the wait staff was nice and the location was cute and modern. I would've loved to give this place a 5 star rating but the food (my food) came out cold. I had the sweet potato, mac and cheese, fried shrimp and a salad. (I think the food would've tasted better if it was warm or even hot.). read more

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I was strangely delighted! Southern charm meets Brooklyn's flare ! These tapas are made to share and do listen to the specials as they are truly worth it. I appreciated the waiter telling us to put everything in at once but the dishes were served on time one after another talk about perfect timing. They served each dish and waited for us to visual dive in and taste before clearing table for the next course. It was well done ! It's a must come back to try other items on the menu ! Food ! Well what can I say I was hooked once I tasted the charbroiled oysters well seasoned and clean aftertaste. The fried chicken was moist and flavorful! The pickles were a nice counterbalance ! Finger licking good! Must save room for dessert! read more

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Strange Delight brings a taste of New Orleans to Brooklyn with real style. The green-tiled facade, soft globe lights, and hum of the open kitchen make it instantly welcoming. It's casual, lively, and a little chaotic in a very Brooklyn way. The food, though, is often excellent. The Mirliton Som Tam was bright and crunchy, the complimentary[1] hush puppies with trout roe were light and buttery, and the Charbroiled Oysters (prepared with black pepper garlic butter, parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs) were smoky, rich, and pure indulgence. The Blackened Swordfish Belly served with watercress salad and creole mustard cream was melt-in-your-mouth good although a bit on the heavy side, and the Fried Shrimp Basket nailed that perfect crispy comfort. Where things faltered was the flow and price point. Our drinks arrived after the food, which made the meal feel a bit disjointed. Odd to start a dinner with a salad, and to get cocktails only later. Service was friendly but slightly scattered. And while the atmosphere reads easygoing and diner-casual, the prices lean toward upscale dining[2]: The oysters are $6 apiece; the shrimp basket is $28; the swordfish belly is $36. Ouch! I'm glad I tried it, and I'd recommend it for anyone craving a high-quality New Orleans fix with some Brooklyn flair. But at these prices, it's probably a one-time visit for me. Still, that complimentary milk bread pudding with Sazerac custard at the end? Worth every bite. ----------------------------- [1] They come complimentary if you use their Black Bird app to pay. [2] For some more affordable New Orleans food in Brooklyn, try Lowerline on Washington Avenue: https://www.lowerlinebk.com/ read more

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This spot has become one of my favorite seafood restaurants. Everything on the menu was so good! We came for lunch and ordered a shrimp loaf with a side of watercress salad to share as well as two of the seafood & three that got served on a fun lunch tray. I love all the salad sides (watercress salad, Chinese broccoli salad, and shrimp salad). They were all amazing and it's awesome that they add dill to the salads which makes them taste super good. I also love the smoked fish dip and the blacken catfish. The ambiance at the restaurant was great and well lit. We were situated on the bar seatings in the back of the restaurant and Simon really took good care of us by making great suggestions and keeping us posted on when our food would be coming. Thank you Simon! read more

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Overall rating: 4.7 I have been searching NYC for charbroiled oysters for the last 10 years. I think I've been to every Nola spot tbh. I just did a walk-in and they sat me in what felt like a walk-in section.. it was kind of awkward, bc everyone was sitting in the back. The service was good and very friendly. I told them I was there just for the charbroiled oysters which they respected. It is a fancy spot so 3x for $18 wasn't too too terrible. The oysters were a lot larger than I was expecting, but I was missing the char taste. So sad. They were still good, I just didn't get my itch. I'm not sure if what happened next was normal, but they offered me some banana pudding on the house! It was so sweet. It was so good omg. I might come back just for that. I definitely want to come back on a date or with friends to try items on the menu. I know this place is known to fill up fast, but it seemed like the bar area was easily walk-in friendly. read more

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Overall I was pleasantly surprised by this place! I came once for regular dinner and once for HH. I think HH drinks are the most worth. Upon walking in you'll see the bar and a few high tops, but the main seating area is in the back. HH is only available 5-7PM in the front area. Oysters are $2 during HH. There is a seafoo; tower HH deal but I didn't think it worth the price for oysters at least. The oysters are on the smaller side. The loaves are their take on poboys. While $27 is pricey for a catfish poboy, I've enjoyed it the 2 times I've had it (and split with another person) The shrimp basket is also delicious but only 5-6 shrimp for the whole thing. I think the $15 martinis during HH is the most valuable thing on the menu. I think there are 2 restrooms. Service is friendly, and they've given free bread pudding dessert the two times I've come. I'd love to come back for the caviar deal. read more

Strange Delight - Catfish loaf, Shrimp Basket - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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What a find! It took my local #2 son (out of four) here in New York to turn me on to a fish shanty this good, that I'd come back tomorrow and order the exact same dinner! Strange Delight is the "Real Deal" in the restaurant world. This place was packed, to overflowing and I could absolutely see why. Everything we ordered tonight was exceptional: * Charbroiled Oysters - with Black Pepper Garlic Butter, Parm, Breadcrumbs * BBQ Shrimp - with White Ale, Worcestershire Sauce, Black Pepper * Fried Shrimp Loaf - with Milk Bread, Duke's, Giardinera, Iceberg * The Salad - Iceberg, Italian Dressing, Giardinera * Mirliton Som Tam Cucumber, Toasted Cashew, Fish Sauce Dressing * Roasted Ora King Salmon Caramelized Cauliflower Purée, Sliced Almonds, Green Grapes * A dessert that wasn't on the menu that was excellent but I couldn't tell you what it was The service was stellar, the ambience was young and hip (something I'm not, but......) and Strange Delight had a very cool vibe going on which I fell totally into. I Loved This Restaurant and I most certainly be back. read more

Strange Delight - The Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Been wanting to check this spot out and finally went on a Tuesday and luckily got seated for 2 without a reservation. We both were surprised at how big the establishment was. We started off with the chargrilled oysters, potatoes & bearnaise and the freaky French and having fun since 1933 cocktails. The cocktails are pricey but liquor forward so that was a good balance. For my main dish I went with the shrimp loaf. My friend went with the roasted ora king salmon. To share we went with the crab fried rice. The shrimp toast is a must order. Loved the milk bread. The potatoes were loved by all. We were not a fan of the $40 crab fried rice. There was no flavor. It was a huge portion but some seasoning would be appreciated. At the end of the night we received complimentary bread pudding. That was a sweet and tasty treat. Overall we had a great time. read more

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Loved the food and ambience! But prices are high for what you are getting Ambience: we came here for dinner which has a much different menu than the lunch menu. We didn't have a reservation but luckily were able to get three seats at the bar. The restaurant has a nice open kitchen concept, and I enjoyed watching them make the food. But it is very loud so it would be difficult to hear with three people at the bar. Food: for 3 people they recommend getting 5-7 dishes to share. We got the raw oysters, the Bluefin Tuna Toast, Smoked Trout Dip, Fry Basket, Crab Dirty Rice, Creole Crumb-Crusted Blackfish, and fried oyster loaf! The blue fin tuna was delicious but is a 2 bite dish for $22. I recommend for the taste but only if price is not a concern. The trout dish was delicious with extremely flavored crackers. The fry basket was good but they didn't have enough catfish or shrimp in my opinion. It felt primarily like fries. The oysters were good! I loved all the mains and next time would just anchor on the mains. The crab fry rice was great! The blackened catfish came in a deliciously flavored sauce. I loved the fried oyster loaf special. I'd come back for lunch to try more of the sandwiches. Drinks: the hurricane was mostly ice so I won't recommend Price: the quality of the food is great but i did think it was really expensive for the quantity. read more

Newer addition to Fort Greene with New Orleans influence - lots of seafood and seasonings We came for lunch, which is only served on the weekends. On the weekdays, there's a bakery in the morning. It was a nice surprise to see an extra dining room in the back. While not baby friendly (no highchairs), they sat us at a corner booth which was more than enough room for us. We got the 'seafood and three' and a sandwich to share - Catfish nuggets with mac & cheese, chinese broccoli salad, and smoked fish: I liked the catfish nuggets and broccoli salad, but the smoked fish and mac & cheese were quite salty. The seasoned saltine crackers were a nice touch with the smoked fish though - Fried shrimp loaf + cornbread: The sandwich had so many textures and flavors. It was a little tart from the pickles, salty from the shrimp, and fresh from the veggies. The milk bread was soo soft Cornbread was more like corn cake with a very moist texture Overall, I thought everything was quite salty and it built up even more as we continued to eat. I'd come back for the broccoli salad and to try another sandwich though read more

Great spot with good vibes food and service. Will be back. I will say the bread was a little soft to stand up to the sandwich fillings. It tasted great but was a little messy to eat. read more

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Came by for the good morning cafe popup which is from Monday to Thursdays 8-1:30pm. The hours make me crazy because I work in queens so there's absolutely no way in hell I could ever make it down unless I have the day off. I came by one day close to 11/12 and everything was pretty much sold out but I was able to get beignets. Staff was INCREDIBLE. The gentleman at the counter was soooo kind and answered all my probing questions about the best time to come for certain menu items and if popup hours or days might be extended. He was super helpful. Basically this popup will be continuing but hours and days will remain the same because both popup and the restaurant won't be able to run activities at the same time, which makes complete sense. Beignets were about five/six bucks for a handful and were fresh out the fryer and heaped with powdered sugar. They were definitely good but not super memorable admittedly but I will be back to try the restaurant menu and ONE DAY try the other breakfast menu items!!! read more

Good food and good vibes. The design gives me heavy diner vibes but once I finally visited I was pleasantly surprised to find the inside to be really stylish. Bright and easy going place during the day and sexy-ish at night. Everything I've eaten has been pretty delicious filling for the price. Crab dirty rice was good and decently sized but maybe too pricey at $40, the salad is tasty, oysters are bomb, catfish loaf also really good, Staff are friendly. Music selection is classic r&b and rap and some newer trendy r&b. Wine and cocktail program is excellent. read more

I had high hopes for this place when I looked at the menu but sad to say I had a mediocre experience. For a group of 4, we got the smoked fish dip, warm rolls, oysters, mirliton som tam salad, catfish basket, and blackened swordfish belly. The dishes were pretty pricey and portion size is on the smaller side. The smoked fish dip was delicious (the dill was a great touch and the crackers that came with it was so good we asked for seconds) but that was about it. The catfish basket was soooo salty I had to stop eating it -- probably the first time I left fries on the table. The swordfish belly was overcooked and too sweet for my liking. Honestly, the best dish was the complimentary (bread pudding) dessert at the end. read more

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I had a few friends over from Atlanta the other night and they wanted some seafood so I decided to take them to Strange Delight. This was also my first time too. On the walk in it just looks like a small bar. We all looked at eachother like "where are they going to seat us?" We approached the hostess and told her we had a party of four, she said follow me and escorted us to thru a walkway that was off to the side and it lead into the main dining room. Once seated, our server immediately took our drink orders and went over the menu with us. We ordered, The salad, smoked fish dip, shrimp cocktail, chargrilled oysters, fired catfish loaf, catfish basket, fried chicken & hush puppies. I'm not a fan of oysters but this was really good, perfect char with good balance of parmesan & garlic. The catfish loaf & basket had a good presentation but lacked flavor, but the fries thou!!! Let's just say we ate every last crumb! If you're in the area and decide to check the out I would recommend ordering the salad, smoked fish dip, hush puppies, shrimp cocktail, & chargrilled oysters. Before I forget, if you're just looking for a spot to get crafted cocktail, their drinks are good! read more

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I really wanted to give this place a good review, but I just can't. Being from New Orleans, I know the flavor, love, and soul that should come with New Orleans-style food, and unfortunately, it was missing here. Where was the bread to go with the chargrilled oysters? That bread soaking up the butter, garlic, and oyster flavor is part of the experience! The mixed fried basket was also disappointing. Two shrimp and two small pieces of catfish just didn't feel like a proper New Orleans seafood basket, especially for what you're expecting when you order one. And the fried tomatoes--I'm still trying to understand that one. The only thing I truly enjoyed was the fries. New Orleans food is about more than putting seafood on a plate. It's about seasoning, flavor, generosity, and love. You should taste the culture in the food. I came in really hoping for that taste of home, but it just wasn't there. I wanted to support and leave a great review, but they have some work to do if they really want to call this New Orleans-style cooking. Really missing my New Orleans folks after this one. Friendly and nice people and the on the house bread pudding is good ..need that after the meal read more

I'd rate Strange Delight four and a half stars. Food, beverage, service, atmosphere were all five stars. Price point hurt. Strange Delight absolutely satisfied the NOLA craving I was seeking. I came during lunch time which had a smaller and more structured menu, but still had what I was seeking out. I started with the Curious George. A rum and absinthe based cocktail with a bold licorice flavor. Served in a tallish glass with crushed ice which mellows out the licorice especially halfway through the drink. I robust cocktail list with lots of creative signature drinks plus great bartenders that will make any of the classics. I ate the fried catfish sandwich with a side of corn bread. Catfish was savory and crispy. It was complimented by what I thought was the star of the sandwich - a banana pepper slaw. The sourness and acidity balanced out perfectly. Served on a thin milk bread. The corn bread was superb. Super crispy on the outside while crumbly on the inside. It was served with a sweet, whipped butter (I believe it was a brown sugar butter). Service at the bar was excellent. Bartender was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. There is a gorgeous counter at the kitchen plus another nice counter at the bar. Plenty of spacious tables throughout perfect for groups of two to four. Sandwich and side was $28 and the drink was $22. Total came out to $65 with tax and tip which might have been the priciest sandwich and drink lunch combo that I've had. read more

I have to say the service was impeccable. Thank you Mike for making our dinner so pleasant. I enjoyed everything I had, but my favorite dish was the grilled oysters. BBQ shrimp was very tasty. No complaints whatsoever. Had a wonderful vibe. If I didn't live in Los Angeles, I would want to come once a week to get the oysters. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures. Just go and try it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Perfect for a fun and special birthday celebration - especially if you love oysters. We came here for their Charbroiled Oysters, which are prepared with Black Pepper Garlic Butter, Parmesan and Breadcrumbs. These are a must have. Our server Paul mentioned an oysters special made with Calabrian Chilies, but we were afraid they would be too spicy. The heat was actually subtle with just a gentle kick. We cooled off with some freshly cold and local oysters. Speaking of Paul, it was my wife's birthday (her first as a new mom), and Paul went above and beyond to make the night special. We will most certainly be back for the warm service and the cool oysters. read more

Date Night! I have a serious obsession with Oysters. Raw, cooked, grilled, stuffed, charbroiled... if there's oysters on the menu I'm going to order it! So happy we came here for date night. We arrived 30mins prior to our reservation in hopes of being seated early. We checked in and was lucky enough to be seated early. Immediately ordered a half dozen of the charbroiled oysters. These were without a doubt the best oysters I've ever had! We ended up ordering a dozen after we finished the half. The catfish basket was amazing! Fried to perfection, not slimy and very tasty. Our waitress continually checked on us making sure we didn't need anything. I will surely be back to try the other variations of yummy oysters. read more

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My fiancé is from Louisiana so this was the perfect place to spend our anniversary. Top notch staff. Really loved the back area. The food here is pricey but, correct me if I'm wrong, a lot of the stuff here is just not served in New York. The hush puppies were better than most, if not the best, hush puppies I've had including the south when visiting (native New Yorker here). The chargrilled oysters were really, really good. Would be top tier if they'd used gulf oysters but whatever is freshest! Really enjoyed the shrimp loaf sandwich as well. The seafood tower is pricey but that fish dip with the spicy crackers is addicting. Even that endive salad was honestly way better than it needed to be. A complimentary piece of delicious bread pudding was a great way to end the meal! read more

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Made a reservation a week ahead for a Friday night and had an amazing meal here! One of my favorite restaurants that I went to this year. The food is fantastic and the service is exemplary. I tried: + Having fun since 1933 cocktail + Classic gin martini + Curious George cocktail + charbroiled oysters + fried oyster loaf + smoked fish dip + fried shrimp basket + the salad + bread pudding My absolute favorite dish was the fish dip, followed by the charbroiled oysters (which didn't only taste like cheese and salt for once!) and shrimp basket. Would get the oyster loaf again, too. Bread pudding was also incredible and it's such a nice touch that it's complimentary. Cocktails were really solid. Finally, they let us move to the bar in the back to finish our drinks (and we befriended Chris the bartender). Most popular places will just kick you out in order to turn the table but they couldn't have been more accommodating here. read more

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Had a lovely special occasion birthday dinner here. The drinks were excellent, starting with some stellar martinis. Oysters Rockefeller were sold out, so we "settled" for some excellent raw oysters and some charbroiled ones as well, which were nicely succulent. We shared several small and large plates here as well, starting with a smoked fish dip that was just exceptional--rich, smoky, all sorts of umami--just an incredibly delightful snack--and the fish entrees--both the roasted salmon an the blackened swordfish belly--were exceptionally cooked and well crafted--particularly liked the salmon, with the sweet punch of the grapes. The only thing I didn't really care for was the milk bread sandwich, which they sold us on. Now I'm no native, but I've been to New Orleans many a time, have close friends who have lived down there, and have never heard of milk bread being a thing in the land of the po' boy. It sounds like something Charlie Kelly would invent, and in practice feels like an excuse to throw a sandwich on fancier Wonder Bread but charge $27 for it. Thin bread, a soggy and odd sandwich with unappealing iceberg lettuce--a rare mis-step here. Again, not sure what the Big Easy analogue is here, but if it exists, I feel like they could do a better job elevating these sandwich offerings. The setting here is indeed a delight (not just a clever restaurant name!). The front room (where we sat) has high tops and counter seating reminiscent of a sushi bar, but as you venture further walk back, it gets darker, and there is a small middle room with more standard and intimate table seating, but then the back has a lovely bar and more tables--an extension of the dining area sure, but felt pretty unique--felt almost like three distinct, unique, and cool different restaurants. Finally, be warned, while there are a few other options, it's probably not a viable or desirable option for anything but drinks if you are not a seafood fan. Far from an issue for me, but one of my friends who is not a big seafood fan had a few sides from the potato and veg side options but probably left kind of hungry! read more

Very cute new spot with an interesting twist on New Orleans seafood. Came to have the seafood and three lunch with a friend -- we had a reservation on a Sunday at 1 pm but seemed like there were empty tables for walkins -- and overall everything was very tasty. While the dishes do include fried fish and sides reminiscent of indulgent NOLA staples nothing felt heavy or flat out "unhealthy" -- even the fried shrimp I had were non greasy with a crispy cornmeal crust and more shrimp than batter by far. The fish dip is incredible, herby and smoky and perfectly accompanied by spiced fried saltines (genius idea, would eat a bag on their own). Standout sides: the broccolini salad (with nutritional yeast, a bit of a healthier twist on broccoli salad) and the amazing sweet potato w pecan (not TOO sweet -- only wish there was more of it!). Only side that was a bit lackluster was the tamaki gold rice, which came out a bit cold and tasted and looked like...plain old white rice. Would get extra fish dip next time or double the sweet potatoes! Desserts are individual little portions, sort of like pickup hors d'oeuvres -- we wanted to try the cinnamon bun but they were out of it, so had the cream cheese creole tart, a nice little bite. Overall a nice chill place for lunch and for a seafood fan like myself a nice departure from other places in the 'hood! read more

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Had this placed bookmarked forever finally got to go after my hair appointment so glad that I did!! However look closely or you'll miss it!! The menu is very simple yet constructed well wish they would add a gumbo dish just for that extra Nola touch. I have bbq oysters and char broiled with the shrimp basket not pictured, the bartenders in the back 10/10 and helpful they had this good one similar to Prosecco but sweeter I need a bottle. The vibes everything about this place is just will be back to try the loaf sandwich!! read more

Strange Delight - Bbq oysters and an Italian style but not oyster Rockefeller!! - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Delightful! Big fan of the food, the ambiance, and the interior decor! Lunch is a fun option because you can select the "seafood and three" platter which is your choice of a seafood main and 3 sides. The fried shrimp are fried beautifully on the outside and succulent AF inside. The catfish nuggets were a softer fry on the outside, not as crispy as the fried shrimp, but the catfish did not taste fishy! Big fan of the Mac and cheese, which is tiny elbow pasta and had saucy school lunch Mac and cheese vibes, in the best way possible. Collards were a banger, and actually all the veggies were great- Chinese broccoli salad was fresh with a nice crunch (bonus protein from nutritional yeast!), and the watercress salad had nice umami to it from the dill and parsley. The red beans were savory and the fried potato were surprisingly thin and delicious (we were expecting wedges, but think thick chips but not crunchy). Also shoutout to the NA martini, which was delicious (but full disclosure, while it's reminiscent of a dirty martini combined with martini with a twist, it was much lighter and more refreshing than either, and not really an oomph mocktail, if you know what I mean). The restaurant is beautiful and I'm obsessed with the 100% yellow bathroom, which is such a vibe. The music was slightly loud and if you get seated in the front of the restaurant during the winter, beware that it gets pretty chilly whenever anyone goes in and out of the restaurant! read more

Strange Delight - High top seating - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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