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Strange Delight

Strange Delight Strange Delight is a contemporary seafood restaurant located on Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. It presents a modern twist on the classic oyster bar concept while offering innovative dishes that highlight unique flavors and culinary creativity. One of their standout offerings includes a patty melt loaf featuring chakalaka, South Africa’s spicy vegetable relish, stacked with a beef patty and melted cheese between toasted Japanese milk bread. Additionally, they have introduced a cemita-inspired swordfish milanesa loaf, which combines the milanesa with traditional ingredients like chipotle and papalo in a delightful sandwich format.

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Some of the recent daily specials** from the cafe team:- chocolate ganache + toasted almond donut - 🍩 - passionfruit cho...
06/02/2026

Some of the recent daily specials** from the cafe team:

- chocolate ganache + toasted almond donut - 🍩
- passionfruit chocolate tart w/ a macadamia crust - ☀️
- blueberry buttermilk donut, zoomed in so you can see all the berry-bespeckling 🫐 ✨

Cafe returns tomorrow and is open weekly weds to sun starting at 8 am.

**Specials rotate daily, so what you see here you may not see there, but there you will always see something sweet n special, so come on by and have yourself a good morning.

You can only get this blackened catfish tray with silky ham hock collards and red beans and rice during our weekend lunc...
05/23/2026

You can only get this blackened catfish tray with silky ham hock collards and red beans and rice during our weekend lunch hours! Saturday and Sundays from 11:30AM-3:15PM.

Here’s a lil peak at our Mother’s Day Brunch menu featuring a few of our new favorites from the weekend menu. Some table...
05/08/2026

Here’s a lil peak at our Mother’s Day Brunch menu featuring a few of our new favorites from the weekend menu. Some tables are still available online for those who need ‘em.

It’s that time of year, and we’ve caught the fever; currently  on special:  Bluefin tuna w/ ramp ponzu, milk bread crout...
05/01/2026

It’s that time of year, and we’ve caught the fever; currently on special: Bluefin tuna w/ ramp ponzu, milk bread croutons, and black pepper.

Do you love the food of New Orleans? Are you an oyster connoisseur? Do you really just love managing restaurant P&Ls? Ha...
04/28/2026

Do you love the food of New Orleans? Are you an oyster connoisseur? Do you really just love managing restaurant P&Ls? Have you ever dreamt of working with ?

Well, if so, listen up, we have a couple of exciting openings as we grow the team and plan for the future:

*Chef de Cuisine*
*Sous Chef*

Interested? Link in bio to both postings, or shoot us a note with your resume at hello [at] oysterdisco.com.

Happening now. Literally. Limited quantity, brunch till 3:30. Perfect way to survive this weird weather.
04/25/2026

Happening now. Literally.
Limited quantity, brunch till 3:30.
Perfect way to survive this weird weather.

Just a reminder: the buns remain; the cafe is intact.  may be heading to beautiful nola but as a parting gift she has be...
04/25/2026

Just a reminder: the buns remain; the cafe is intact.

may be heading to beautiful nola but as a parting gift she has bequeathed us with the recipes for some of your favorites and her blessing to continue to serve them! the cafe will be evolving over the coming weeks and months, but these new classics, including our fave good morning bun, aren’t going anywhere!

stay tuned for more info on the evolution of the cafe, an introduction to the new team, and announcements on new items.

until then, we’re still here weds to sun, 8 am on. now get on and have ya self a good mornin’

Join us this friday as we bid farewell to our dear  as she prepares to head back down to the Big Easy in just a few week...
04/21/2026

Join us this friday as we bid farewell to our dear as she prepares to head back down to the Big Easy in just a few weeks. Amanda’s got a whole farewell tour planned, and we’re blessed to host her for a deluxe version of the Cafe that she helped us bring to life.

Expect usual AM service from 8-11, then we’ll do a full lunch service; the bar will be open; and there will be pastry and lunch specials from Amanda and some drink specials from to help liven things up. This affair will be reservation-free (walk-ins only), so come and hang out at your leisure as we celebrate Amanda.

We’re so sad to see Amanda go, but happy that she has entrusted us to continue making some of her recipes for the cafe and for the folks over - we’ll share more on what’s in store for us here at the Good Morning Cafe soon, but for now, we just want to collectively say - nay, scream at the top of our lungs: WE LOVE YOU AMANDA, THANK YOU, WE’RE SO STOKED FOR YOU, AND WE’LL SEE YA REAL SOON.

Our illustrious executive chef  releases his debut cookbook 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐, 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 next Tuesday the 24th, so join us for a ...
03/19/2026

Our illustrious executive chef releases his debut cookbook 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐, 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 next Tuesday the 24th, so join us for a night with Ham on Monday night, the eve of release day, to celebrate with a selection of à la carte dishes alongside our regular menu.

We’ll have early copies of the book on sale; Ham will be available for all the photo ops and autographs he can handle (and my friends the man can handle a lot), and we’ll be serving up tasty treats all night long. It’s kind of like a pop-up, but kind of not - just our number one guy doing some fun and new things.

Join us! Reservations and walk-ins as always.

On special tonight! Cured arctic char, green garlic purée, Tasso ham vinaigrette and assorted basils.
03/18/2026

On special tonight! Cured arctic char, green garlic purée, Tasso ham vinaigrette and assorted basils.

It’s hard to believe but we must say goodbye. The 2026 Live Laugh Loaf season comes to a close with quite the banger, fe...
03/08/2026

It’s hard to believe but we must say goodbye. The 2026 Live Laugh Loaf season comes to a close with quite the banger, featuring our neighborhood friend and .

Alan’s sandwich will feature chile relleno, refried beans, and salsa taquera between two fluffy pieces of Japanese milk bread. $5 of each loaf will go to - an organization that supports Mexico-based migrant workers as they move between their home communities in Mexico and their workplaces in the United States. We’re excited to support this organization in our final week of this year’s great run.

Monday to Wednesday, 5 pm on.

Dropping tomorrow, the   collab that we’ve all been waiting for, with none other than  of  Salt + pepper squid, long hot...
03/01/2026

Dropping tomorrow, the collab that we’ve all been waiting for, with none other than of

Salt + pepper squid, long hots, and chive ranch between two perfect slices of Japanese milk bread. You don’t want to miss this one.

$5 of each loaf goes to - a nonprofit public charity that addresses food insecurity, social isolation, and loneliness among Asian American older adults living around NYC.

Blackening doesn’t just belong in the 90s! We’ve brought it back with a luscious blackened swordfish belly with a creole...
02/24/2026

Blackening doesn’t just belong in the 90s! We’ve brought it back with a luscious blackened swordfish belly with a creole mustard crème and a bright watercress salad.

02/23/2026

It’s Fritto Misto night at Strange Delight. We’re celebrating night one of this collab with all night happy hour: $10 hurricanes, $14 martinis, and beer + sparkling specials. So brave the temperature for a good cause ($5 of each loaf goes to ), a good sandwich, and many good drinks.

continues with and and a sandwich loaded with a fritto misto of fried squid, fennel, and lemons, plus some caper aioli, all sandwiched between two slices of fluffy Japanese milk bread.

Iberico spareribs roasted in a savory Steen’s glaze, dusted with toasted rice powder and topped with a handful of rau ra...
02/21/2026

Iberico spareribs roasted in a savory Steen’s glaze, dusted with toasted rice powder and topped with a handful of rau ram. Get in there with your hands, wet naps are included.

There aren’t words to describe how lucky we feel for this one, hosting a true top chef in the SD kitchen. Join us next M...
02/20/2026

There aren’t words to describe how lucky we feel for this one, hosting a true top chef in the SD kitchen.

Join us next Monday to Wednesday for our with chef and the team at . We are serving up a fritto misto party, sandwiched between two slices of Japanese milk bread with avocado and caper aioli.

$5 of each loaf sold goes to , whose mission is to create and find employment opportunities in agriculture and farming for people with disabilities. An incredible collab for an incredible cause over three incredible nights. Reservations are open and - as always - plenty of space for walk-ins.

Who doesn’t love tuna tartare on toast? Ours is studded with candied pecans and topped with a generous shaving of frozen...
02/18/2026

Who doesn’t love tuna tartare on toast? Ours is studded with candied pecans and topped with a generous shaving of frozen foie gras torchon.

What a dilemma… Fried green tomatoes, catfish nuggets, or plump crispy shrimp. Don’t worry, you can have all three with ...
02/13/2026

What a dilemma… Fried green tomatoes, catfish nuggets, or plump crispy shrimp. Don’t worry, you can have all three with the fry basket.

No Live Laugh Loaf next week because MARDI GRAS. Join us on Fat Tuesday for po’boys, king cake by , drink specials (incl...
02/13/2026

No Live Laugh Loaf next week because MARDI GRAS.

Join us on Fat Tuesday for po’boys, king cake by , drink specials (including $10 hurricanes!!), $2 oysters, and more - all night long.

Our regular menu will be running; the vibes will be festive; the playlist will be spot on; the beads and masks will be free; and the giant inflatable sort-of crawfish will most likely make a return, barring any unexpected re-inflation issues (2025 was tough for all of us, inflatables included)

Address

63 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11217

To reach your destination at Lafayette Avenue in New York, here are the travel directions:

**Public Transport:**

1. **Subway:**
- Take the **G train** to the **Fulton Street station**. From there, transfer to the **A or C train** and head towards Manhattan.
- Get off at the **Lafayette Avenue station**. Exit and walk a few blocks to your destination.

2. **Bus:**
- You can take the **B38 bus** which runs along Lafayette Avenue. Check for stops near your starting point and board the bus heading towards Fort Greene.
- Get off at one of the stops along Lafayette Avenue.

**Driving/Parking:**

1. If you’re driving, take I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expressway) and exit onto Atlantic Avenue.
2. Follow Atlantic Avenue until you reach Lafayette Avenue, then turn left.
3. Look for street parking or consider nearby parking garages if street parking is limited.

Make sure to check traffic conditions before you leave, as they can vary throughout the day!

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 10:30pm
Thursday 5pm - 10:30pm
Friday 5pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 5pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 5pm - 10:30pm

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What people say

Seafood restaurants are celebrated for their ability to deliver fresh, flavorful dishes that transport diners to coastal locales with every bite. They often highlight the natural tastes of the ocean, offering a variety of preparations that cater to both traditional and adventurous palates. At Strange Delight on Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, this ethos is taken to new heights with a contemporary twist on classic seafood offerings.

Strange Delight showcases an innovative approach that keeps patrons coming back for more. The restaurant's recent creations include a cemita-inspired swordfish milanesa loaf, expertly crafted with chipotle, papalo, and quesillo nestled between two slices of soft milk bread. This dish not only highlights the delicate flavors of the swordfish but also introduces exciting textures and spices that elevate the dining experience.

Additionally, the introduction of Hawa’s patty melt loaf—a unique blend featuring South Africa’s beloved chakalaka relish—demonstrates Strange Delight's commitment to creativity and flavor exploration. This dish combines a juicy beef patty with spicy vegetable relish and melted cheese, all encased in toasted Japanese milk bread. It’s a delightful fusion that reflects the restaurant's adventurous spirit while still honoring its seafood roots.

With each visit, guests can expect not just delicious food but also an inviting atmosphere where culinary innovation thrives. Reservations are available for those looking to indulge in these exceptional offerings, while walk-ins are always welcome for spontaneous seafood cravings. Strange Delight continues to redefine what it means to enjoy seafood in a modern setting—making it a must-visit destination for food lovers in New York City.