raw bar

noun

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

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Midday, Mio, the casual raw bar and sushi counter, makes for an ideal lunch either at a poolside table or at the swim-up bar. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2025 Come here for burgers, tacos, and raw bar items like oysters and you-peel shrimp. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 Communal feasts in century-old homes, polished raw bars, and menus that balance nostalgia with creative ambition can all be found in Music City. Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Make a stop at the raw bar, and try unique dishes featuring shark, gator and salmon. Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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