raw bar

noun

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

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The raw bar includes peel-and-eat shrimp, king crab legs, jumbo shrimp, and oysters on the half shell. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026 But Mirable isn’t working Valentine’s night this year, so he and his wife will most likely be found at Parker Hollow, a new seafood and raw bar in Parkville. Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026 Built around an unparalleled selection of perfectly charred steaks and chops, the menu doesn't end with meat - an extensive raw bar, plus iconic entrees like the Twin Lobster Tails and Shrimp & Crab Louie, pair perfectly with classic cocktails like martinis and Manhattans. Courtney Cherry, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026 The menu is polished but cozy, with a sprawling raw bar and a mouthwatering assortment of homemade biscuits and breads—admittedly, my favorite part. Air Mail, 31 Jan. 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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