Strange Delight – Seafood
Strange Delight captures the vibrant soul of a coastal oyster bar, where the rhythmic shucking of local shells and the smoky, buttery aroma of charbroiled bivalves fill the air with irresistible energy. From the zesty kick of a chilled shrimp remoulade to the golden crunch of a fried seafood basket, every dish celebrates the deep, briny flavors of the water in a space that feels both timeless and spirited.
Lafayette Avenue, New York, New York 11221 https://strangedelight.nyc/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Strange Delight
Dairy-Free at Strange Delight
Strange Delight in New York has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strange Delight Tower Service, Shrimp Remoulade and The Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Strange Delight
Strange Delight in New York has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strange Delight Tower Service, Shrimp Remoulade and Seafood and Three. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Strange Delight
Strange Delight in New York has 30 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Fish Dip, Smoked Pimento Dip and Hush Puppies & Steen's Butter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Strange Delight
Strange Delight in New York has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Oyster Loaf, Cold Local Oysters and Catfish Nuggets. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Strange Delight
Strange Delight in New York has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Pimento Dip, Shrimp Remoulade and Hokkaido Uni. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Strange Delight
Strange Delight in New York has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Pimento Dip, Shrimp Remoulade and Creole Crumb-Crusted Blackfish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Strange Delight
Strange Delight in New York has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including The Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Strange Delight
Strange Delight in New York has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Pimento Dip, Hush Puppies & Steen's Butter and Warm Rolls and Good Butter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Strange Delight
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Broccoli Salad | 6.1 g | 41.3 g |
| The Salad | 22.1 g | 40.4 g |
| Yellowfin Tuna Tartare | 0 g | 34.2 g |
| Strange Delight Tower Service | 20.1 g | 30.4 g |
| Fried Shrimp Loaf | 48.4 g | 27.8 g |
| Fried Oyster Loaf | 37.9 g | 25.8 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Cold Local Oysters | 18.1 g | 20.6 g |
| Smoked Fish Dip | 112.2 g | 14.2 g |
| Warm Rolls and Good Butter | 13.2 g | 13 g |
| Catfish Nuggets | 0 g | 12.8 g |
| Crab Dirty Rice | 19.7 g | 12.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its approachable pricing and friendly staff, guests highlight this spot as a reliable choice for a casual, quick bite. Diners appreciate the welcoming service and find the menu to be a solid, accessible option for those seeking a relaxed and straightforward dinner experience.
Menu
Oysters
- Cold Local Oysters - $12: SD Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charbroiled Oysters - $18: Black Pepper Garlic Butter, Parm, Breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy BBQ Oysters - $18: Caramelized Tomato, Steen’s, Calabrian Chili Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Rockefeller - $18: Spinach, Anchovy, Herbsaint Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oyster Basket - $28: Cornmeal-Crusted, Fried Potatoes, Ravigote Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Shrimp
- Shrimp Cocktail - $15: SD Cocktail Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Remoulade - $27: Little Gem, Celery, Horseradish Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Shrimp - $35: White Ale, Worcestershire Sauce, Black Pepper Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Basket - $28: Cornmeal-Crusted, Fried Potatoes, Ravigote Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Towers & Platters
- Le Grand Remoulade - $40: Shrimp & Crab Remoulade, Jammy Eggs, Crudités Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Strange Delight Tower Service - $38: Cold Local Oysters, Shrimp Cocktail, Shrimp Remoulade, Smoked Fish Dip, Crudo, Mussels Escabeche Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Snacks of the Sea
- Smoked Fish Dip - $20: Fried Saltines, Espelette Pepper, Dill Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Trout Roe & Hush Puppies - $48: Steen's Butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Artichoke Dip - $35: Lump Crab, White Cheddar, Herbsaint Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Nuggets - $24: Cornmeal-Crusted, Fried Potatoes, Ravigote Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowfin Tuna Tartare - $35: Pecan-Creole Crisp, Vidalia Onion, Sunchoke Chips, Zapp's Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cured Nantucket Bay Scallop - $24: Satsuma Nuoc Cham, Crispy Creole Spiced Rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bluefin Tuna Toast - $22: Pecans, Shaved Foie Gras Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hokkaido Uni - $28: Smoked Pimento Cheese, Oyster Shell Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Iberico Spareribs - $25: Steen’s Glaze, Khao Khua Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boudin En Croute - $20: Chow chow, Creole mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Fried Oyster Loaf - $28: Milk Bread, Duke's Mayo, Dill Pickles, Iceberg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Loaf - $25: Milk Bread, Duke's, Giardinera, Iceberg Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomato Loaf - $24: Milk Bread, Remoulade, Dill Pickles, Iceberg Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Catfish Loaf - $27: Milk Bread, Creole Aioli, Pickled Trinity Slaw Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Roasted Ora King Salmon - $37: Caramelized Cauliflower Purée, Sliced Almonds, Green Grapes Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Swordfish Belly - $36: Watercress Salad, Creole Mustard Cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skate Cheek Etouffe - $36: Peas, Favas, Marsh Hen Mills Grit Cake Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Dirty Rice - $40: Creole Xo, Celery Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creole Crumb-Crusted Blackfish - $6: Caper Mustard Butter Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood and Three - $25: Choice of Protein plus Three Sides Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Vegetables
- Warm Rolls and Good Butter - $10: Bordier Seaweed Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Broccoli Salad - $17: Nutritional Yeast Dressing, Cashew, Panko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Pimento Dip - $20: Cheddar, Piquillo, Celery Salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Potatoes & Béarnaise - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hush Puppies & Steen's Butter - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Salad - $15: Iceberg, Italian Dressing, Giardinera Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mirliton Som Tam - $18: Cucumber, Toasted Cashew, Fish Sauce Dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Beans and Rice - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Strange Delight
- Is Strange Delight dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Strange Delight has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strange Delight Tower Service, Shrimp Remoulade and The Salad.
- What can I eat at Strange Delight on a dairy-free diet?
- Strange Delight Tower Service, Shrimp Remoulade and The Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Strange Delight have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including The Salad.
- Is Strange Delight gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Strange Delight?
- Chinese Broccoli Salad, at roughly 41.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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