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raw bar

American  

noun

  1. a restaurant or counter serving raw shellfish and sometimes sushi.


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They overhauled the 1930-founded building’s plumbing and electricity, added a raw bar, a wave-like wooden overhang and a fish tank, and adorned the dining room with lobster traps, mounted fish and other nautical decor.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026

In addition to the complex’s multiple food options, Dean’s Steak & Seafood recently opened, offering a menu that includes a raw bar, Japanese wagyu and all the steakhouse classics you’d expect.

From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2026

So far, everything I’m raving about is from the raw bar menu, a short but impressive read that also includes New Jersey scallops fanned over creamy avocado on a crisp corn tortilla.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 23, 2022

The chef is now Nicholas Cox, who was at La Esquina and highlights the menu with raw bar specialties, mezze dips, sausage croquettes, lobster gratin, a strip steak and a burger.

From New York Times ● May 24, 2022

The restaurant has a bar and lounge, the main dining room, a raw bar, two private dining areas and a seasonal patio.

From Fox News ● Jan. 24, 2022

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