Seasoned meats and vegetable stews anchor Haitian food at First Republic Lounge & Restaurant in Elizabeth, NJ, available for pickup.
Order onlineLarge Soup Joumou
$20.00+
Haitian pumpkin soup with a required choice of protein or no protein.
“Great food good atmosphere friendly staff. First time having Haitian food was a great experience. Me and my co worker came after work they had a dj and all it was super cute!”
Small Soup Joumou
$10.00+
Haitian pumpkin soup with a required choice of protein or no protein.
“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.”
Vegetarian Legume
$24.00+
Cabbage, chayote, carrots, and lima beans make up this vegetable stew.
“The best Haitian food! Great dancers!”
Goat Lakay
$38.00+
Tender goat chunks, fried or optionally stewed in Kreyol sauce.
“Everything on the menu is delicious. Service, atmosphere, music and artwork highlights the beautiful Haitian culture. A must try for Haitian Cuisine!”
Lambi Lakay
$48.00+
Slices of stewed conch in special sauce, with a side choice.
“Nice cozy spot to eat and relax. They have parties there alot which is great for publicity. Decor and atmosphere is great. Full bar. Love the fact that it's a haitian restaurant that is legit and been up and running for awhile.”
Kreyòl Shrimp
$32.00+
Sautéed shrimp in Haitian seasoning and Kreyòl sauce, with a side choice.
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!”
Penne in creamy Alfredo white-wine sauce with epis, herbs, and Parmesan.
“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.”
Tour of Haiti
$22.00+
Three malanga fritters and plantains, with a required protein choice.
“One of the best places to have good Caribbean(Haitian) food.”
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!!”
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.”
Black Mushroom Rice
$12.00
Rice cooked with mushrooms, served as a Haitian-style side.
“Great restaurant. I love their black rice and the kreole sauce they put on the basa should be put on everything. Great spot. Never too busy.”
First Republic Lounge & Restaurant serves Haitian food with vegetable stews, smoked herring with onions and peppers, and shrimp in sweet and spicy sauce. Beef comes fried golden or slow-braised in Kréyol sauce.
Griot Lakay pairs tender, seasoned fried pork with pikliz. Snapper Lakay offers whole red snapper in Kreyol sauce, Gros Sel or fried. Fried Plantains offers a choice of green or sweet plantains.
Visit us in Elizabeth, NJ for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Large Soup Joumou offers beef, chicken or goat, while White Rice comes with red bean sauce and, on Sundays, lima bean sauce.
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