raw bar

noun

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

Examples of raw bar in a Sentence

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In the adjoining building, Salt & Char is a modern take on a classic martini-style steakhouse serving up all sorts of aged cuts (Delmonico, Strip, Porterhouse…) and with an excellent raw bar, too. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 In another corner was a full raw bar complete with clam-and-lobster shaped ice sculptures. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026 Guests at the raw bar will find an intimate experience designed for the more adventurous eaters. — Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 The food menu complements the martini focus, with easy raw bar pairings like caviar service, coconut fluke ceviche and tuna tartare served with avocado mousse and wasabi. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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