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Virginia Beach Restaurant Association

What can we do for you as a member?

Become a Virginia Beach Restaurant Association member and join area restaurateurs dedicated to keeping our city’s dining scene vibrant and diverse. The VBRA is dedicated to our members and works diligently to improve business, share knowledge, and advance our agenda with local and state authorities. Start benefitting from a VBRA membership today!

Marketing and Promotion

The VBRA provides numerous marketing opportunities to raise awareness for member restaurants with the goal of attracting new diners. To start, each member restaurant receives a listing page on our website with a link to their website, menu, brief write-up, and more. During the year and for special events, the VBRA partners with local media to provide advertising for the association and therefore YOU!

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Restaurant Week

Be a part of the Association’s annual Virginia Beach Restaurant Week. Restaurant Week is the VBRA’s flagship event with more restaurants participating every year. Restaurant Week has proven successful at increasing awareness and business for participating restaurants.​

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Industry Insight

The VBRA provides members with relevant and timely information regarding the restaurant industry through our quarterly newsletter and at VBRA member meetings. Restaurant owners gain invaluable knowledge regarding current restaurant trends, events in our area, and the day-to-day business of running a restaurant.

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Legislative Voices

Restaurants face common issues and regulations. The VBRA has proven successful in addressing these concerns due to the number of our members and the strength of our membership. Add your voice to our legislative agenda by joining the VBRA.

Networking Opportunities

The VBRA holds quarterly meetings where members and associates meet one another, share information, and make valuable business connections. In addition, attendees receive a program listing current membership.

VBRA + VRLTA + NRA Joint Membership Benefits

The VBRA has teamed up with the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, Travel Association and the National Restaurant Association to offer a joint membership to all three organizations. This provides you with membership in all three organizations plus the wide range of benefits offered by each group. Contact the VBRA to sign up and receive more information.from a VBRA membership today!

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Virginia Beach Restaurant Association

The Virginia Beach Restaurant Association is comprised of restaurants and businesses dedicated to maintaining Virginia Beach’s vibrant and diverse restaurant landscape.

Virginia Restaurant Lodging Travel Association

The VRLTA is dedicated to creating value for members by promoting the legislative interests of the industry, and providing cooperative marketing and educational opportunities while protecting free enterprise.

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National Restaurant Association

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is the largest foodservice trade association in the world—supporting nearly 500,000 restaurant businesses.

Join the VBRA Today

Fill out the form below to get started on your Virginia Beach Restaurant Association membership. We will contact you to confirm your registration and receipt of membership dues. You may also print the form and mail it to us.

Annual Membership Dues:

VBRA Annual Restaurant Membership – $300; Joint Membership with VRLTA – $500
Please mail your check for the full amount of your chosen Membership Type to: 1206 Laskin Rd., Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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VBRA Sponsorships

We have several levels of sponsorships available. Please contact the VBRA for more information.

Thank You for your Request!

We will contact you to confirm your registration and to collect membership dues. If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to us at director@dineinvb.com or 757-567-9304.

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