Seafood in Elizabeth

Seafood from shrimp to whole snapper awaits you at First Republic Lounge & Restaurant in Elizabeth, with pickup available.

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Seafood to Try

Snapper Lakay

Whole red snapper, fried, steamed, or served fried in Kreyol sauce.

Fried Red Snapper with Green Plantains$48.00Whole red snapper is fried and served with a side of green plantains.
Fried Red Snapper in Kreyol Sauce with Rice & Beans$48.00Whole red snapper is fried in Kreyol sauce and served with rice and beans.
Steamed Red Snapper with Rice & Beans$48.00Whole red snapper is steamed and served with rice and beans as the 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

Catfish prepared fried or in Kreyòl sauce, with a side choice.

Lambi Lakay

$48.00+

Stewed conch slices in a savory 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, Haitian-seasoned shrimp in Kreyòl sauce with a required side.

Sak Pase Shrimp

$18.00

Shrimp served with a sweet-and-spicy sauce, which can be omitted.

Chiktay Aranso

$18.00

Smoked herring with onions, peppers, and thinly 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-size 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, which can be omitted.

At the Heart of First Republic Lounge & Restaurant

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

Lambi Lakay features savory slices of conch stewed in special sauce, with sweet plantains or black rice as a side choice. Calamari Lakay and Sak Pase Shrimp each come with a special sweet and spicy sauce.

Visit us in Elizabeth for dine-in, pickup or delivery. You can order Catfish Kreyol fried or in Kreyòl sauce, with a side choice of macaroni au gratin, green plantains, or rice and beans.

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.

Salmon bites — This small plate features salmon cut into bite-size pieces; the menu does not specify its seasoning or preparation.
Catfish Kreyol — Choose fried catfish or catfish in Kreyòl sauce, then select a side such as rice, plantains, or macaroni au gratin.
Snapper Lakay — Choose a preparation and side option; selections include rice, beans, plantains, macaroni au gratin, or vegetables.
Lambi Lakay — Lambi means conch; tender slices are stewed in a special sauce, and you select a side to complete the entrée.
Kreyòl Shrimp — Shrimp is sautéed with classic Haitian seasoning and served in Kreyòl sauce; choose one listed side with the entrée.

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.