Fish in Elizabeth

Sauces and a choice of preparations shape the fish at First Republic Lounge & Restaurant in Elizabeth, NJ, available for pickup.

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Fish to Try

Snapper Lakay

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

Fried Snapper Lakay$48.00Whole red snapper fried and served with rice and beans as the selected side.
Kreyol-Sauce Fried Snapper Lakay$48.00Whole red snapper fried in Kreyol sauce and served with rice and beans as the selected side.
Steamed Snapper Lakay$52.00Whole red snapper steamed and served with black rice as the selected side.

“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!”

“I ordered food here for the first time. I had a pretty large order, their pork, vegetable stew, fried red snapper, macaroni, and 2 different types of rices. Everything was delicious! The service was great, and the restaurant was nice and clean. Everyone was patient and explained the menu to me. I highly recommend and will absolutely be going back.”

Catfish Kreyol

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

Chiktay Aranso

$18.00

Smoked herring with onions, peppers, and thin-sliced plantains.

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

Salmon bites

$20.00

Bite-sized pieces of salmon served as a small plate.

“Fish is on the money drinks great”

Made with Care at First Republic Lounge & Restaurant

At First Republic Lounge & Restaurant, your fish choices span snapper, herring, salmon and catfish, with whole-fish preparations and smaller bites alongside dishes served with vegetables or sides.

Snapper Lakay offers whole red snapper in Kreyol sauce, Gros Sel or fried. Chiktay Aranso pairs smoked herring, onions and peppers with thinly sliced plantains. For a smaller format, try Salmon bites.

Visit us in Elizabeth, NJ for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Catfish Kreyol is available fried or in Kreyòl sauce, with sides such as black rice, sweet plantains or macaroni au gratin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular fish options?

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

Salmon bites — Salmon is cut into bite-sized pieces for this small plate; the menu does not specify preparation or accompaniments.
Snapper Lakay — Whole red snapper can be fried, steamed, or fried in Kreyol sauce, with one side selected separately.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

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