First Republic

My cousin and I have gone to one of the best Haitian restaurants in the tri-state(NY,NJ,& CT), First Republic Lounge & Restaurant on April 16,2022. Our waiter (recommended our drinks) & service was great. The food was amazing,(not to greasy and or oily). The drinks were okay(I thought it would have been strong). It was kinda pricey (in my opinion) but it was worth every penny. Great service,will always get a great tip from me. It wasn’t my first time there and it won’t be my last time. I highly recommend you go there.

Excellent spot for Haitian cuisine. Beef Legume was amazing. Paired deliciously with the rice and sweet plantains. And of course the Pikliz which is always a must. The Akra for an appetizer was an excellent choice. I will admit the prices are a bit high depending on the entree of choice & the protein, but the flavor makes up for it. We did also have to wait a bit for the food to come out. Overall excellent food, would love to return.

I have been to this place a few times but this is my first review. When I arrived I parked on the street and walked in. I was greeted by the bartender and she was very nice and had good conversation. I ordered a sangria and the vegitarian legume with black rice to go. The sangria was pretty good and so was the punch drink I ordered. The food usually takes long to come out so I am glad I had my drink while I waited. The food finally arrived and I paid about $47 for 2 drinks and the food. When I got home I dug in and it was pretty good and there was plenty. I had a pretty good experience.

They are a hit or a miss. 70% a hit and 30% a miss. I went there last Friday. For appetizer, I ordered their goat fritay and that was pretty good. For my entree I ordered the red snapper with black rice. They gave me a side sauce for my black rice and it was straight tomato paste and water. I complained and return it back. Normally I don’t eat any food from a restaurant after I make a complaint but wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. The sauce that came out was better, not great but ok. I also ordered their Haitian style Mac and cheese to go for my wife. I started having diarrhea through the night and lasted until Saturday afternoon. The last time I ate on Friday before their food was around noon time. So I know whatever they brought me back was probably from that sauce after I made a complaint. When my wife ate their Haitian style Mac and cheese, she also said it upsets her stomach too. I really want Haitian businesses to succeed but you all act the same when your customers unhappy with their orders and want to return it, and that’s not right. If that was my first time eating there, I would would of rate your restaurant 1 star and never come back. I’m only giving you 3 stars because your used to be really good most of the time in the past, but lately in the last 3-6 months, not so great. If your have different chefs that’s ruin it, then your need to let them go.