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Welcome to First Republic Lounge & Restaurant
First Republic Lounge & Restaurant is a Haitian restaurant and lounge at 1204 E Grand St, Elizabeth, NJ. Here, great food, music, and culture come together under one roof. Whether you’re visiting with friends or as a couple, our space feels warm and inviting. We are proud to share authentic Haitian cuisine with everyone who walks through our doors. Our restaurant is also home to an art gallery, a full bar, and DJ nights that bring people together. It’s a place where food and community meet.
Fresh Haitian Plates with Real Flavor🥘
Our menu features beloved Haitian dishes prepared with care and tradition in every recipe. Enjoy Griot—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—Macaroni au Gratin’s creamy richness, or fan favorites like Beef Tassot and Chicken Pike. Start with Akra fritters or explore it all with our Tour of Haiti plate. We keep things simple and honest: real ingredients, cooked the right way, and served fresh for a true taste of Haiti.
More Than Just a Restaurant🎶
We are more than just a restaurant. Along with great food, we offer a full-service bar, live music, and a DJ on select nights. Our lounge gives you space to relax, enjoy good company, and take in the sounds and energy of Haitian culture. Our art gallery adds another layer to the experience, bringing Haitian art to life right in our dining space. We love being a spot where people can celebrate, share stories, and create lasting memories together.
Order Fast. Eat Fresh. Enjoy More.
Enjoy the rich flavors of Haiti from the comfort of your home. First Republic Lounge & Restaurant makes it easy to order your go-to dishes online. Skip the wait, skip the line, and let us handle the rest—pickup and delivery are both just a click away.
Feast with Your Eyes📸
A celebration of Haitian flavors, colors, and culture—captured in every photo.
Good Times, Great Drinks🍹
Happy Hour at First Republic Lounge & Restaurant is the perfect time to relax and enjoy the moment. We serve tasty bites and great cocktails made fresh by our bartenders. Whether you’re meeting friends after work or starting your night out, our lounge has a fun, casual vibe. Pair your drink with your favorite Haitian dishes and make every hour feel special. It’s the best way to unwind and enjoy good company.
Bring the Flavor to Your Event🥳
First Republic Lounge & Restaurant makes it easy to bring authentic Haitian food to any event. Our catering service is perfect for birthdays, weddings, work events, and family celebrations. We prepare every dish fresh and offer favorites like Griot and Macaroni au Gratin. Whether big or small, our team handles the food so you can enjoy the day. Your guests get great flavors, and you get a stress-free event.
Visit or Order Today
We believe good food should be easy to enjoy. That’s why First Republic Lounge & Restaurant gives you the choice to dine in, pick up, or order delivery.
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Thursday: 4PM - 10PM
Friday: 4PM - 3AM
Saturday: 1PM - 3AM
Sunday: 1PM - 10PM
Stop by 1204 E Grand St, Elizabeth, NJ and discover the true flavors of Haiti, one plate at a time. Or order online and let us bring those flavors to you. Either way, we can’t wait to serve you.
The food is great. The place is clean. The lighting is adequate. The paintings are so vivid and natural. I love the Haitian ambiance. The staff is very nice. We celebrated there with a group of 20+ people and they all had fun. Some of them flew from Canada and Spain and stated they were so happy to taste Haitian seasonings and flavors. Thank you all for making this a great time. We felt home.
Love their food! Used them for my 50th birthday. We had the black rice, chicken in Creole sauce, tilapia, and plantains. It was delicious! All my guests agreed. We are going to use them for all of our large get togethers.
From the moment I stepped through the doors, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Immediately setting the tone for a pleasant dining experience. Went with a few friends made more new ones. The club setting elevates the dining experience to new heights, combining delicious food with an electrifying ambiance.
Featuring
Catering
Delivery
Takeout
Dine In
Happy Hour Food
Great Cocktails
Live Music
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We’re known for Haitian and Caribbean cooking in Elizabeth, featuring griot, seafood, soup joumou, fried plantains, and signature cocktails.
- Haitian Food: Haitian favorites span pork griot, goat, seafood, vegetable dishes, and black mushroom rice, with soup joumou and fried plantains rounding out the menu. Examples include Griot Lakay, Goat Lakay, Legume D’Ayiti, Black Mushroom Rice, Large Soup Joumou, and Fried Plantains.
- Caribbean Food: Caribbean cooking centers on Haitian meat and seafood dishes alongside rice and beans, plantains, spicy pickled vegetables, and rum cake. Examples include Snapper Lakay, Kréyol Chicken, Rice & Beans, Fried Plantains, Pikliz, and Haitian Rum Cake.
- Drinks: Signature cocktails include sangria, punches, martinis, and a Creole colada, while water and energy drinks provide nonalcoholic options. Examples include Republic Sangria, Kreyol Punch, Noir Martini, Mangotini, Creole Colada, and Red Bull.
- Dinner: Dinner brings together pork, beef, goat, fish, and conch dishes, with pasta and vegetarian vegetables offering alternatives. Examples include Griot Lakay, Beef Lakay, Goat Lakay, Lambi Lakay, Rara Pasta, and Vegetarian Legume.
- Seafood: Seafood ranges from snapper and catfish to shrimp, conch, calamari, and bite-sized salmon, with Haitian and Creole styles represented. Examples include Snapper Lakay, Catfish Kreyol, Kreyòl Shrimp, Lambi Lakay, Calamari Lakay, and Salmon bites.
Additionally, explore Fish, Desserts, Chicken, Pasta, Salads, Soups, and Wings.
Where are you located?
We are located in Elizabeth, NJ at 1204 E Grand St
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Elizabeth, Newark, Crane Square, Kean University, Liberty Square, Hillside, Roselle, Linden, Roselle Park, Irvington, Union, Connecticut Farms, Bayonne, Kenilworth, Park Village, Cranford, Winfield, Newark Heights, Vauxhall, and Dayton.
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