NOLA-inspired seafood joint w/ amazing charbroiled oysters, fried shrimp sandwiches & unique brunch offerings. A true Brooklyn gem.
This Fort Greene establishment is a pastel-hued clubhouse drawing heavy inspiration from New Orleans. It offers a diverse seafood-focused menu, with particular acclaim for its charbroiled oysters, shrimp dishes, and a standout fried shrimp sandwich. The restaurant also boasts a notable brunch service, featuring modern New Orleans-inspired breakfast dishes and pastries from a local bakery.
The restaurant offers a New Orleans-inspired menu with a strong emphasis on seafood. Standout dishes include charbroiled oysters, a highly-regarded fried shrimp sandwich on milk bread, and a 'seafood and three' option. Brunch service features items like Eggs Sardou and a Dutch baby pancake. While most dishes receive praise, some reviews mention that the po'boys can be lacking.
"The charbroiled oysters, fried shrimp sandwich, smoked fish dip, and the 'seafood and three' option are frequently recommended. The 'Moment of Clarity' cocktail is also a praised beverage."
Customers largely praise the restaurant for its delicious seafood, particularly the charbroiled oysters and shrimp dishes, and often highlight its unique New Orleans-inspired flavors. While most feedback is positive, some find it a bit pricey for casual visits.
Important Note
Some users have noted that the restaurant can be a bit pricey for casual visits and that the po'boys may not meet expectations.
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Positive"Strange Delight was suggested as a potential seafood restaurant."
Positive"The shrimp sandwich at Strange Delight is described as perfection."
Positive"Strange Delight is recommended."
Positive"Strange Delight in Fort Greene was mentioned for its excellent spinach-artichoke crab dip."
Positive"The user highly recommends the 'Moment of Clarity' cocktail at Strange Delight in Fort Greene, noting that the ingredients are kept secret."
Positive"Strange Delight is mentioned as a solid alternative to Theodora in the Downtown Brooklyn area."
Positive"This commenter suggests Strange Delight for unique and good seafood sandwiches, noting it's not a busy scene at lunch and the space is pleasant."
Positive"This commenter suggests Strange Delight for unique and good seafood sandwiches, noting it's not a busy scene at lunch and the space is pleasant."
Positive"The commenter lists chargrilled oysters from Strange Delight as something they would happily eat every day."
Positive"The commenter found this upscale seafood place in Ft. Greene to be loud, overpriced, and difficult to order from."
Negative"This user mentioned Strange Delight as a potential place to visit."
Neutral"Strange Delight is mentioned as one of the restaurants that appear on both OpenTable with a dining credit and the Blackbird app."
Neutral"This comment seconds the recommendation for Strange Delight."
Positive"Strange Delight is recommended."
Positive"Strange Delight in Fort Greene is described as awesome."
Positive"Strange Delight is listed as a restaurant recommendation, potentially in or near Fort Greene."
Neutral"This commenter described Strange Delight as a fantastic seafood restaurant located in Fort Greene, recommending it alongside Sunken Harbor Club and Gage and Tollner."
Positive"This user recommended Strange Delight as one of their picks near the Brooklyn Paramount."
Positive"This user recommended Strange Delight as one of their top picks for a romantic and quiet date night near Barclays."
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