Haitian Food in Elizabeth

Explore Haitian food at First Republic Lounge & Restaurant in Elizabeth, NJ, available for convenient pickup any day we're open.

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Popular Haitian Food to Try

Chicken

$26.00+

Haitian-style marinated chicken is served smothered with a side.

“The best Haitian food! Great dancers!”

Griot

$26.00+

Seasoned pork chunks are fried and served with pikliz, a pickled relish.

“Food it's always great and they are very understanding of your don't speak creole. Try the Kreyol punch, the Basa fish, black rice, groot, chicken pike.”

Goat Tasso

$38.00+

Tender goat chunks are fried and served with a required choice of side.

“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!”

Welcome to First Republic Lounge & Restaurant

First Republic Lounge & Restaurant in Elizabeth, NJ offers a satisfying spread of Haitian food, from bold entrées to small plates and hearty soups.

Standout choices include Griot, Chicken Piké, Kreyòl Shrimp, Legume, Tour of Haiti (Sample of akra, plantains, marinade, yuca fries) with griot or chicken served with pikliz additional options below, and Chiktay Morue.

Come enjoy Haitian food at First Republic Lounge & Restaurant in Elizabeth, NJ — dine-in for a full experience, or choose pickup or delivery for your convenience.

Haitian Food to Try

Beef Tasso

$36.00+

Tender beef chunks are fried and served with a required choice of side.

“One of the best places to have good Caribbean(Haitian) food.”

Tour of Haiti

$17.00+

The Haitian sampler includes akra, plantains, yuca fries, and pikliz.

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

Kreyòl Shrimp

$28.00+

Sautéed shrimp in Haitian seasoning and kreyòl sauce.

Vegetarian Legume

$24.00+

Vegetable stew with cabbage, chayotes, carrots, and lima beans.

Akra

$16.00

Akra are Haitian fritters served with a sweet-and-spicy 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.”

Chicken Piké

$28.00+

Haitian-style marinated chicken is smothered in extra-spicy seasoning.

“It is one of the best haitian restaurants in Elizabeth...”

Large Soup Joumou

$14.00+

Large Soup Joumou is Haitian pumpkin soup with a choice of protein.

“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.”

Legume

$23.00+

Vegetable stew comes with optional beef, chicken, goat, lambi, or shrimp.

“The food tasted amazing.<3 i got the Legume with chicken and black rice. It was very juicy and flavorfull.”

Small Soup Joumou

$10.00+

Small Soup Joumou is Haitian pumpkin soup with a choice of protein.

“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!!”

Chiktay Morue

$20.00

Citrus-marinated minced codfish with spices and thinly sliced plantains.

Griot Appetizer

$16.00

A Haitian appetizer of seasoned pork, typically fried until crisp outside.

Pikliz

$2.00

Traditional Haitian hot-and-spicy coleslaw served as a side dish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Haitian food options?

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

Chicken — This entrée features Haitian-style marinated chicken served smothered, with one required side choice such as rice, plantains, or vegetables.
Griot — This Haitian entrée combines fried seasoned pork with pikliz, a tangy pickled vegetable relish, and a required side.
Goat Tasso — This Haitian entrée features fried goat chunks, with a required side choice including rice, plantains, macaroni, or vegetables.
Tour of Haiti — Choose a protein for this sampler, which includes akra, plantains, yuca fries, marinade, and pikliz.
Chicken Piké — The entrée includes marinated chicken with extra-spicy seasoning; you may request it without that seasoning.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

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