Dinner in Elizabeth

Seasoned meats and vegetable stews shape dinner at First Republic Lounge & Restaurant in Elizabeth, NJ, with pickup available.

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Haitian Food

Lambi Lakay

$48.00+

Slices of stewed conch in special sauce, with a side choice.

“Everything on the menu is delicious. Service, atmosphere, music and artwork highlights the beautiful Haitian culture. A must try for Haitian Cuisine!”

Griot Lakay

$30.00+

Seasoned fried pork chunks served with pikliz and a side selection.

“If you're in the mood for some Griot, or any other Haitian dish, this is the place to go. Always a good time. Next time I'm here I want to try the tour of Haiti dish.”

Fish

Snapper Lakay

$48.00+

Whole red snapper, prepared fried, steamed, or fried in Kreyol sauce.

“The fried snapper was PERFECTLY SEASONED, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. The onions and sauce sprinkled on top has a nice spicy kick to it. The sides were great! The drink with Pango was also amazing. My first time here and will be back! Great waiter, very attentive and did such a great job!”

Catfish Kreyol

$28.00+

Choose fried catfish or Kreyòl sauce, plus one required side.

“Fish is on the money drinks great”

Pasta

Rara Pasta

Penne in creamy Alfredo white-wine sauce with epis, herbs, and Parmesan.

Something for Everyone at First Republic Lounge & Restaurant

At First Republic Lounge & Restaurant, dinner spans seafood, seasoned meats and vegetable stew. Rara Pasta features penne with creamy Alfredo sauce, an epis blend, fresh herbs and Parmesan.

Snapper Lakay is whole red snapper with a Kreyol sauce option. Griot Lakay pairs tender seasoned fried pork with pikliz, while Beef Lakay comes fried golden or slow-braised in Kréyol sauce.

Visit us in Elizabeth, NJ, for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Lambi Lakay offers savory slices of conch stewed in special sauce; pair it with black rice, sweet plantains or macaroni au gratin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular dinner dishes?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Lambi Lakay — Stewed conch slices come in special sauce; select a side or choose no side, and the sauce can be omitted.
Legume D’Ayiti — This vegetable stew can be customized with beef, chicken, goat, lambi, or shrimp; a side selection is required.
Griot Lakay — Tender chunks of seasoned pork are fried and served with pikliz; choose one side from the listed options.
Snapper Lakay — Whole red snapper can be fried, steamed, or fried in Kreyol sauce, with one side selected separately.
Vegetarian Legume — This stew combines cabbage, chayote, carrots, and lima beans; choose a side from the available entrée selections.

Do you offer dinner takeout or delivery?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for dinner throughout the Elizabeth area. Order your dinner online for convenient pickup or delivery.