raw bar

noun

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

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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 Steak is at the forefront of the menu with many different cuts and traditional steakhouse experiences like a raw bar for oysters and a caviar experience. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 Helen focuses mostly on meat, while the newer Bayonet has a raw bar, creative seafood sandwiches (like a swordfish Reuben), and a tableside martini with a freshly shucked oyster. Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for raw bar

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Apr. 2026.

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