Small Soup Joumou
$10.00+
Haitian pumpkin soup with a required choice of protein or no protein.
“Great Haitian restaurant. The food is great and the drinks and good as well. The music is on point when I went on a Friday night.”
Soups
Large Soup Joumou
$20.00+
Haitian pumpkin soup with a required choice of protein or no protein.
“I am in love with this Hatian restaurant the food is so delicious and the service is great.In addition the ambience gives good vibes. I had the red snapper and Hatian Black rice everything was delicious and well seasoned. Highly recommend this restaurant”
Haitian Stews
Goat Lakay
$38.00+
Tender goat chunks, fried or optionally stewed in Kreyol sauce.
“One of my favorite Haitian spots around! The ambiance for a good date night, even just on a weekday. I’ve celebrated multiple birthdays throughout the years as well and the hosts always know how to light en up mood. The food of course is always the main event, and their cuisine is authentically made. We buy their soup joumou during the holidays if we’re running low on time. Would recommend.”
Beef Lakay
$36.00+
Seasoned beef is fried or slow-braised in Kreyol sauce, with a side choice.
“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.”
Seafood
Lambi Lakay
$48.00+
Slices of stewed conch in special sauce, with a side choice.
“It is one of the best haitian restaurants in Elizabeth...”
Kreyòl Shrimp
$32.00+
Sautéed shrimp in Haitian seasoning and Kreyòl sauce, with a side choice.
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.
“Some of THE BEST if not THE BEST haitian food I've had in the Irvington/newark/EO area. Love the music too!”
Pasta
Rara Pasta
Penne in creamy Alfredo white-wine sauce with epis, herbs, and Parmesan.
- Catfish Rara Pasta$30.00Penne Alfredo with signature epis, fresh herbs, parmesan, and catfish.
- Shrimp Rara Pasta$32.00Penne Alfredo with signature epis, fresh herbs, parmesan, and shrimp.
- Salmon Rara Pasta$36.00Penne Alfredo with signature epis, fresh herbs, parmesan, and salmon.
- Lobster Rara Pasta$42.00Penne Alfredo with signature epis, fresh herbs, parmesan, and lobster.
“First Republic Lounge & Restaurant is my go to spot for Haitian food when in Elizabeth. I love the food and the atmosphere. After 11p, one can stay and dance or just enjoy the vibe.”
Haitian Appetizers
Tour of Haiti
$22.00+
Three malanga fritters and plantains, with a required protein choice.
“Everything on the menu is delicious. Service, atmosphere, music and artwork highlights the beautiful Haitian culture. A must try for Haitian Cuisine!”
Sak Pase Shrimp
$18.00
Shrimp served with a special sweet-and-spicy sauce as a small plate.
“Delicious food. Excellent presentation customer service was superb! Warm and welcoming atmosphere with a true authentic Haitian cuisine. Special thanks to Lex for wonderful service!!”
Haitian Rice Dishes
White Rice
$10.00
White rice comes with red bean sauce, or lima bean sauce on Sundays.
“First time having Haitian food. The food, service, atmosphere, is absolutely amazing, the drinks were nice and strong. The staff were so nice and catering. I can't believe I've been missing Haitian food for this long. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to return.”
Rice & Beans
$10.00
Rice and beans served as a Haitian-style side dish.
“Best Haitian Food In Union County. Might be the best in NJ as well. 😋😋😋😋😋”
