Seafood in Elizabeth

Explore the seafood menu at First Republic Lounge & Restaurant in Elizabeth, NJ, with convenient pickup options for every craving.

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Made with Care at First Republic Lounge & Restaurant

First Republic Lounge & Restaurant brings a bold seafood selection to Elizabeth, NJ, with dishes that span classic preparations and Caribbean-inspired flavors worth exploring.

Standout choices include Red Snapper, Poisson Gros Sel Salt Fish, Lambi, Basa, Calamari Lakay, and Sak Pase Shrimp — each offering a distinct take on seafood done right.

Come enjoy seafood your way in Elizabeth, NJ — First Republic Lounge & Restaurant welcomes you for dine-in, and also offers pickup and delivery for whenever you'd rather eat at home.

Seafood to Try

Basa

$24.00+

Basa fillet is served fried or in Kreyòl sauce with a required 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.”

Lambi

$48.00+

Stewed conch slices are served in special sauce with a required side.

Sak Pase Shrimp

$16.00

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

Red Snapper

$45.00+

Whole red snapper is steamed or fried with peppers and onions.

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

Calamari Lakay

$16.00

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

Chiktay Herring

$18.00

Smoked herring with onions and peppers comes with thinly sliced plantains.

Maïs & Salmon

$34.00

Maïs & Salmon is a seafood brunch item featuring corn and salmon.

Poisson Gros Sel Salt Fish

$45.00+

Red snapper is marinated with salt, lime, vinegar, parsley, and onions.

Salmon bites

$20.00

Bite-sized salmon is served as a seafood small plate.

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 — This Haitian seafood entrée features stewed conch in special sauce, with a required choice of accompanying side.
Red Snapper — Choose steamed, fried, or fried in sauce, plus one side such as rice, plantains, macaroni, or vegetables.
Poisson Gros Sel Salt Fish — This whole red snapper is marinated with salt, lime juice, parsley, vinegar, onion, and shallots before serving.
Salmon bites — The menu identifies salmon bites as a seafood small plate but provides no preparation or seasoning details.
Sak Pase Shrimp — Shrimp is served with a sweet-and-spicy sauce, which may be omitted as an available customization.

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.