Seafood in Elizabeth

Fish and shellfish anchor seafood at First Republic Lounge & Restaurant in Elizabeth, NJ, where you can order for pickup.

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Seafood 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.

Lambi Lakay

$48.00+

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

“Great restaurant the seafood was amazing. I recommend it to all my friends and I will definitely go back there.”

Kreyòl Shrimp

$32.00+

Sautéed shrimp in Haitian seasoning and Kreyòl sauce, with a side choice.

Sak Pase Shrimp

$18.00

Shrimp served with a special sweet-and-spicy sauce as a small plate.

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”

Calamari Lakay

$18.00

Calamari served with a special sweet-and-spicy sauce.

Find Something Special at First Republic Lounge & Restaurant

At First Republic Lounge & Restaurant, seafood includes smoked herring with onions, peppers and thinly sliced plantains, alongside shrimp sautéed in classic Haitian seasoning and served in Kreyòl sauce.

Snapper Lakay offers whole red snapper with a Gros Sel preparation. Lambi Lakay features savory slices of stewed conch in special sauce, while Calamari Lakay comes with a special sweet and spicy sauce.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular seafood options?

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.
Sak Pase Shrimp — The shrimp small plate comes with a special sweet-and-spicy sauce, which can be omitted as an optional customization.
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.
Kreyòl Shrimp — The entrée features shrimp sautéed in classic Haitian seasoning and served in Kreyòl sauce, with a required choice of side.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

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