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    4.2 (92 reviews)
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    Ruthy V.

    Came here for a quick drink before our dinner plans and the ambience is so nice ! We ended up getting raw scallops and it was so good. I recommend their drinks here too. It was good and strong

    Outdoor patio
    Benjamin P.

    Their outdoor patio is a transfixing setting that is elegantly minimal, with categorically just the right amount of panache--in terms of decor, lighting, furniture, fixtures, design, and construction--for an establishment that specializes in plateau de fruits de mer. One feels a sense of escapism when one imbibes Cento Raw Bar's refreshing cocktails and wine on the outdoor patio, myself included. All the servers here are delightful, making one feel like comforted and at ease. The picturesque setting of Cento Raw Bar's outdoor patio is magical.

    Martini yumm
    Steven K.

    Fantastic places! We started at Rae had some Seafood, great oysters and cocktails and the moved to the bar in the Italian side. Absolutely spectacular! Yay Yummy Cesar salad, spicy pomodoro to die for, the corn agnelotti was great, carbonara super yummy! Could have used some bread to scarpetta (wipe up the sauces) but fantastic all around!

    Bar area!!
    Tiffany T.

    Came in a for a late dinner on a reservation for 3. We did have to wait a bit as tables were running late but they did seat us at the bar to get drinks in the mean time. It's really packed inside but the bar is something out of a movie. I do think though that once you get to a table it's a much more intimate experience. The tables are shorter and you will mainly be bending over on couches. The ambiance is great and there's lot of opportunities for photos. From what we ordered: Spicy pomodoro (5/5): Cooked to perfection and really flavorful Oysters (3/5): Fresh but not really much else to them Curry Branzino (6/5): This shocked us as to how flavorful it was! The fish was well cooked and the curry tasted great with it. It also was def the size of an entree

    Dana M.

    Stopped by for a drink and oysters while I waited for my table next door at cento pasta bar. Very cute set up and ambience. Felt like I was in a nice cave lol. They have bar seating and standing table area. Mari was our server and she was so nice and attentive. I had a great dining experience and look forward to going back and trying more menu options.

    Ribeye
    Crystal T.

    Such an aesthetic restaurant and the food did not disappoint either! I did my research and purposely set my reservation to sit in their bar seating at the Raw Bar side (they have the Pasta Bar right next to it). We got seated quickly upon checking in with the front desk. I strategically put the reservation at 5pm as well (when they open) so we could take advantage and take photos there! We got the Ribeye, scallop in half shells and spicy pomodoro. We shared everything and still had left overs! We also got the pina colada's which also hit the spot! Also, The parking is valet for $12 in the front.

    Su L.

    I am a huge fan of Cento pasta bar, and had been wanting to try Cento Raw bar ever since they opened last year. Initially they didn't offer reservations, but have since started offering reservations, so we came here as a group of three with a reservation I'd made for 5:30 pm on a Sunday night. Street parking isn't the easiest in this area, but we managed to find a spot on a residential street nearby, within a 5 minute walk of the restaurant. We were greeted by one of the staff immediately after entering and taken to our table. I will say, that the aesthetic at Cento Raw Bar is unmatched. The interior is all white with a textured wall and ceiling that makes you feel like you're in an underwater grotto. The furniture is also unique. It looks like a great place for photos, as I saw some other diners doing. However, as beautiful as the restaurant is, it seems as if they prioritized the aesthetic of it rather than diners' comfort. Our table was a low table that would've been fine if we were just having drinks, but to eat, we had to stoop a little over the table. The bar seating definitely looked more convenient for eating. They also had a couple of standing tables to one side of the restaurant. We were brought menus and water immediately. We ordered five savory dishes, including oysters, devilled eggs, tuna tostada, uni & crab rice, and the spicy pomodoro pasta. Of all of these, the spicy pomodoro pasta was by far the best dish. The rice was good, but it tasted like something I could've made at home, and the others were fairly simple dishes. The chocolate bread pudding we had for dessert was just fine. Of the two restaurants, Cento Pasta Bar is by far superior, however, I'd recommend trying Cento Raw Bar just for drinks and a light snack if you want to admire the ambiance.

    Strawberry Daiquiri
    Brit W.

    I loved everything about this place. I popped in right at 5p on a Thursday, no reservation, and sat at the bar. Service was attentive, friendly and informative. I think I interacted with every person working at/around the bar that day. They made some great suggestions. EVERYTHING that hit my mouth was absolutely delicious! Portions were small and pricey, but it was an experience worth every bite. I highly suggest you give this a try. Come ready to spend some $$. The menu needs to be updated, they don't have a caviar slider but a caviar tart.

    Strawberry Daiquiri, Matcha Sour, Eleven Twenty Five
    Justin J.

    Had just ate next door at Cento Pasta Bar, and decided to pop in to their Raw bar and taste something, along with a cocktail. We only had one cocktail at the pasta bar, but the Raw Bar, all of the cocktails were better than at the pasta bar. The Strawberry Daiquiri was refreshing with a good balance of rum and strawberry.. and the basil sitting on top of the ice gave that flavor profile initially with each drink. Well crafted. The Matcha Sour was also nice and you really got that matcha flavor come through in the middle and back end of the drink. The eleven twenty five was also interesting, but didn't stand out as much with the mezcal, lime and Aperol. For food, we tried the three tier seafood tower amongst four of us. The oysters were pretty tasty, with a little squeeze of lemon and a dash of vinegar. The shrimp were actually flavored well once you peeled the shell off, which was a little surprising as a lot of seasoning gets stuck on the shell and doesn't penetrate through to the meat. The scallops were decent posted with a little melon. The winner was the uni though, and I would say to save this for your last bite. By far the best item on the tower. Overall, really cute with a white ambiance promoting a clean and fresh vibe. Drinks were nice and the tier was pretty good. Order extra uni and thank me later.

    bar area
    Jonathan T.

    I recently went to CENTO Raw Bar for the first time for my birthday and my experience there was amazing. We had a reservation, but we still had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated, and fortunately the hostess allowed us to wait at the bar. I loved the atmosphere inside- it was a very cavernous, a little dark, and very tasteful because of the wall designs and Mediterranean vibe. We ordered the raw oysters, spicy pomodoro, red curry branzino, and some drinks. Everything was delectable! My favorite dish was the red curry branzino- very flavorful and the fish was cooked to perfection. The drinks were also very tasty. I don't recall what we ordered but the strawberry daiquiri tasted wonderful. The service was also very top notch. Our server, I don't remember his name, but it was a guy, was so funny and gave us nice recommendations about what to order. We loved his attitude and energy! Overall, I had a really good time here at CENTOs, and I would love to come back soon!

    Negroni and Pina Colada
    Angie W.

    Friends! Come here!! No. Closer. I have something to tell you. Just three words.....CENTO Raw Bar. Let's chat! So it was my daughter's birthday and she experienced Cento about a month ago. She raved about their food and said, "this is where I wanna go for my birthday!" Bet. But honestly, I got nervous because: A - I'm a vegetarian. B - the word raw low key scares me. But we go where mama's baby wants to go. Pulled up to valet and went inside. This spot isn't small but isn't large; it was intimate. Great for date night, out with friends, or just to go hang out. We sat at the bar and were greeted by the bar staff. They wished my daughter a happy birthday. The place is beautiful!! I loved the thought process and aesthetics. We were served complimentary champagne. We ordered: the three level tower, deviled eggs, tuna tostada, and the branzino. Since my daughter knew the chef we were blessed with some extra entrees: arugula date salad, crab rice, rib eye, spicy margaritas, a Negroni, a matcha sour and a pina colada. We even received the strawberry tiramisu, chocolate bread pudding and bay leaf vanilla ice cream for dessert. Honestly there's no words or enough space on here to express my respect for the food served. Every bite was an explosion in my mouth! Can't even pick a favorite because each item holds a special place in my heart. If I had to pick top 3 it would be the scallops, tostada and the branzino. The wild card would be the devil eggs. I know you all are thinking, "isn't she a vegetarian?" Yes! But not last night because I tried every*single*item! And I'm glad I did. Hats off to the amazing service we received, chefs, and the owner of this space. From the moment I walked in until I left (3 hours later) I felt welcomed. Thank you for making my daughter smile and for giving me a new respect on food. *CHEERS*

    Ribeye
    Crystal H.

    Saw this place on Instagram and really wanted to check it out because of the aesthetic. Made a reservation for a table a few weeks before. This place looked exactly like the photos- so beautiful! We ordered the tuna tostada, oysters, hamachi crudo (could have been more tender, but good flavor), and the ribeye. Favs were the tuna tostada (chip was so crunchy!) and the ribeye (perfectly cooked!). Finished with the strawberry shortcake tiramisu- real strawberries inside. Would def come back for a girl dinner! They had valet parking for $14, but we parked in a neighborhood one block away.

    Table Plating
    Julie V.

    Cento Raw Bar is the seafood restaurant to Cento Pasta Bar, and the interior gives Greece vibes. The space is beautifully designed with a stunning indoor bar area and an outdoor seating that feels like a vacation escape. Every detail, from the plates and utensils to the napkins, was thoughtfully curated. We came on Friday night at 7 pm and were surprised there was no wait, especially since they don't take reservations. We ordered the three-level tower with uni, crab claws, scallops, shrimp, and oysters, along with the arugula and date salad. For drinks, we tried the spicy margarita and piña colada. The food exceeded my expectations. The seafood tower was worth it. Each item was uniquely prepared and packed with flavor rather than being served plain. Even the salad stood out. Our waitress was sweet and made the experience more enjoyable. Overall, it was a beautiful dining experience with amazing food, drinks, and ambiance!

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    Ask the Community - CENTO Raw Bar

    Is there private parking?

    Street parking only! But plenty in residential neighborhood

    Do you have to be 21 to eat here? Just want to try the food.

    No. But need to be 21 to drink obviously

    Is a reservation needed?

    No. Walk-ins Welcomed.

    Is there a picture of a menu/pricing?

    Check Yelp! There is!

    What is the store hours?

    Wednesday Thursday Sunday: 5-10 pm Friday Saturday: 5-11 pm

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    I had been craving to go to a restaurant that specializes in Seafood and this place was recommended…read moreto me by some co-workers. I got there with my mother and was greeted by a very lovely gentleman named Clark. He told us we could sit wherever so we seated ourselves in the outside area. He came over right away with the menus and asked if we had been there before to which we responded had not. He went over the menu with us and answered any questions we had regarding the menu. He was very sociable and friendly. We chatted with him and put in an order for the Kiwi Chowder. I ordered a Modelo and my mother ordered a glass of orange blend wine. He came over with the drinks a while later and the Kiwi chowder and have us plenty of time to sit and enjoy the dish before we ordered our main courses. The kiwi chowder was delicious and came with little crackers. The clams and mussels were so tasty and the Ora King Salmon was a nice treat. After a while he came back and served me the Fisherman's Mixed Basket and my mother got the Fish tacos with fish of the day for them being Sword Fish. The fisherman's basket was amazing and paired perfectly with my beer. I had never had clams,mussels, snapper, and oysters all together and they were so good I wish I could have them more frequently. The place was very cute and sat quietly with good music playing. Not current music but music that really fit the place and set the vibe. I will be coming back here and if you ever go, there is no bad choice for the fish, the service is stupendous and I haven't gotten anything like it in forever, and if you meet Clark enjoy a friendly conversation with him.

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    1.3 miMid-Wilshire
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    What went well? What didn't? Lol. This was my first…read moreexperience at the original restaurant. What a treat indeed! Everything went well, and as a review suggests I would highly highly highly recommend this spot! And while the one on La Brea is also great and I've certainly reviewed it a lot of times, I dare say the ambiance and interior of this one has it beat!

    I grew in the Crenshaw district, and remember the old "O.G" Stevie's on the strip. Although, I…read morelived near I never dined there. I didn't notice if they have their own parking lot, but they do have plenty of metered parking. They have dining outside, but with the heat we chose to dine inside. We came during the week, and thankfully it was not crowded. Delighted, that we were seated right away. I can just imagine on the weekends, and it being packed with patrons. We started off with the Garlic shrimp as our appetizer. It came with bread plus was shareable, and phenomenal. We highly recommend it. For our main course we ordered the lunch special with the fried shrimp. My husband selected the banana cornbread, and shrimp with grits as a side. The banana cornbread and the shrimp with grits were fire. We also ordered the soft shell crab po-boy. Everything was delicious, and my only suggestion is to change the oil. The fries had not only the taste of old, but the appearance of old oil. The service was great, and all in all a great experience.

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