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Strange Delight

Fort Greene · Seafood

63 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11217Directions
4.5★★★★★★★★★★324 reviews

Diners say this seafood restaurant serves up delicious swordfish belly, smoked fish dip with house-made saltines, and a standout bread pudding. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, and the cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Seafood with a chef-counter pulse and serious Blackbird heat.

Strange Delight is a $$ Seafood restaurant in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. It has logged 9,204 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Monday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday8:00 – 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday8:00 – 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
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The experience

Strange Delight draws steady crowds, with Saturdays and Fridays consistently full. Book ahead.

Google Places/ updated 104d ago

Why go

Seafood restaurant in Fort Greene. The menu centers on oysters, smoked fish dip, and grilled preparations. 4.5-star Google rating across 324 reviews. Over 9,204 Blackbird check-ins since January 2025 track its momentum.

Google Places/ updated 104d ago

Fast facts

  • Strange Delight has 9,204 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google shows a 4.5 rating from 354 reviews.
  • One reviewer said they sat at the chef’s counter and were blown away by the food.
  • A Father’s Day review singled out bartender-server Mike for recommendations.
editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Strange Delight logged 9,204 Blackbird check-ins in just over 18 months of tracked activity.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Good to know

  • Reservations recommended, especially weekends.
  • Chef's counter seating available for direct kitchen view.
  • Mocktails on the program.
Google Places/ updated 104d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsRestroom

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Full menu

brunch

  • Cheddar Scallion Biscuit

  • Good Morning Bun

  • Doughnut

  • Cornbread Muffin

  • Breakfast Sandwich

    Egg, Provolone, Watercress, Pepper Jelly, Sesame Honey Butter

  • Cucumber & Pimento Cheese Loaf

    Cajun-Spiced Cukes, Iceberg, Smoked Pimento Cheese, Milk Bread

  • Shrimp Po'Boy

    Mayo, Dill Pickles, Tomato, Iceberg, Crystal

appetizers

  • Cold Local Oysters

    Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    Cocktail Sauce

  • Smoked Trout Dip

    Creme Fraiche, Espelette, Fried Saltines

salads

  • Chinese Broccoli Salad

    Nutritional Yeast, Cashew Panko

  • The Salad

    Iceberg, Italian Dressing, Olive Relish

seed menu intel/ updated 22d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity503
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Flynet check ins

9,204

Neighborhood

Fort Greene

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№3

of 10 Fort Greene spots this month

vs neighborhood median

1.8× the Fort Greene median

Fort Greene percentile

Top 30% in Fort Greene

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 10 Fort Greene spots.

Last 30 days

503 check ins

−39% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 8Oct 7

When it's busy

Usually busy right now

Wednesdaytoday
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Monday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday5:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday8:00 – 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday8:00 – 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM

Inside Strange Delight

The experience

Strange Delight draws steady crowds, with Saturdays and Fridays consistently full. Book ahead.

Google Places/ updated 104d ago

Review signal

4.5

324 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Guide

Inside Strange Delight

The experience

Strange Delight draws steady crowds, with Saturdays and Fridays consistently full. Book ahead.

Google Places/ updated 104d ago

Why go

Seafood restaurant in Fort Greene. The menu centers on oysters, smoked fish dip, and grilled preparations. 4.5-star Google rating across 324 reviews. Over 9,204 Blackbird check-ins since January 2025 track its momentum.

Google Places/ updated 104d ago

Review signal

4.5

324 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

What to order

Google Places/ updated 104d ago

Full menu

brunch

  • Cheddar Scallion Biscuit

  • Good Morning Bun

  • Doughnut

  • Cornbread Muffin

  • Breakfast Sandwich

    Egg, Provolone, Watercress, Pepper Jelly, Sesame Honey Butter

  • Cucumber & Pimento Cheese Loaf

    Cajun-Spiced Cukes, Iceberg, Smoked Pimento Cheese, Milk Bread

  • Shrimp Po'Boy

    Mayo, Dill Pickles, Tomato, Iceberg, Crystal

appetizers

  • Cold Local Oysters

    Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    Cocktail Sauce

  • Smoked Trout Dip

    Creme Fraiche, Espelette, Fried Saltines

salads

  • Chinese Broccoli Salad

    Nutritional Yeast, Cashew Panko

  • The Salad

    Iceberg, Italian Dressing, Olive Relish

seed menu intel/ updated 22d ago

Good to know

  • Reservations recommended, especially weekends.
  • Chef's counter seating available for direct kitchen view.
  • Mocktails on the program.
Google Places/ updated 104d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsRestroom

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

  • Strange Delight has 9,204 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google shows a 4.5 rating from 354 reviews.
  • One reviewer said they sat at the chef’s counter and were blown away by the food.
  • A Father’s Day review singled out bartender-server Mike for recommendations.
editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Strange Delight logged 9,204 Blackbird check-ins in just over 18 months of tracked activity.

editorial/ updated 22d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Strange Delight?

Strange Delight has logged 9,204 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Strange Delight busiest?

Strange Delight is busiest on Friday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Strange Delight serve?

Strange Delight serves Seafood cuisine.

How expensive is Strange Delight?

Strange Delight is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Strange Delight?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Strange Delight in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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