President
“WARA exists because our restaurant community shows up for one another. It’s an honor to serve an organization that brings people together, supports local businesses, and helps make Williamsburg such a vibrant place to live, work, and dine.”
Established in 1999, the Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association proudly celebrates 25 years of serving Williamsburg’s vibrant restaurant industry. The Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization committed to fostering a thriving restaurant industry in the Williamsburg area. We provide a suite of benefits designed to support our members in a positive and cooperative environment. Our initiatives encourage and promote exemplary business practices, facilitating strong partnerships between our members, local and regional governments, tourism partners, and other public and private stakeholders within the community.
Our association serves as a powerful advocate for the restaurant industry, addressing critical issues and challenges that impact our members. We work tirelessly to maintain a favorable regulatory and economic climate, ensuring that our members can operate efficiently and profitably. By organizing educational programs, networking events, and promotional campaigns.
Quarterly training sessions for hospitality employees such as TIPS Training, ServSafe, and customer service training
We are deeply grateful for the generous support of our sponsors. Your contributions have made all the difference, and we couldn’t have achieved this without you!