raw bar

noun

: a counter (as in a restaurant) that serves raw shellfish

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The menu includes other appetizers from the grill like chorizo, sweetbreads and romanesco and raw bar selections like beef or tuna tartare, octopus carpaccio, hamachi and oysters. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 But the stars might just be the carving station, serving up USDA prime rib and roasted ham, and the raw bar with all the classics. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 Sushi lovers can choose from nigiri, rolls and a slew of raw bar appetizers, while the fish-averse and vegetarians can enjoy other meat-based or veggie entrées. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026 The Loop and Near North Side Adorn A brunch buffet ($275; $95 for kids 12 and under) includes salads, carving stations and a raw bar. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for raw bar

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of raw bar was in 1914

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“Raw bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raw%20bar. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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