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President

Noreen Graziano

“As restaurateurs, we navigate numerous challenges daily to keep our businesses thriving. It’s essential for us to support each other and stay connected through the Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association. By working together, we can address these issues more effectively and ensure our continued success.

We extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors. Your contributions have been the cornerstone of our success, enabling us to reach new heights.”

Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association

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.

 

Latest Industry News

The WARA holiday dining guide is out!!!
  It’s that time of year again! The holidays are almost here, and many of your favorite local...
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We are celebrating 25 years!
WARA was established in 1999! We are proud to continue to serve Williamsburg’s dynamic restaurant industry.
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Get Your Gift Cards Online – The Perfect Gift for Any Occasion!
We are excited to announce that you can now purchase gift cards directly from our new website!

Benefits of Membership

When you join WARA you get:

    WARA Dining Guide Listing
    • Edit your WARA Dining Guide listing yourself on the Internet.
      • Upload a logo or picture
      • Upload your menu for all to see
Regular meetings and get-togethers provide members with opportunities to meet and network with other members, share ideas and discuss business issues.
Member businesses have the opportunity to participate in special promotions such as Restaurant Week, and receive co-op advertising rates in local tourism publication as well as newspaper advertisements and dining guides and local radio.
Get involved in the development of your web site which will offer additional benefits such as business listings and restaurant specials.
  • WARA Dining Guide listing
  • Job Listings

Quarterly training sessions for hospitality employees such as TIPS Training, ServSafe, and customer service training

Membership Form

Join the Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association (WARA) Today!

When you become a member of WARA, you gain the benefits of belonging to a strong and vibrant organization with 107 members. Our collective success directly impacts the local restaurant industry, and through your membership, you help to amplify an organized and unified voice on local issues relevant to our industry.

Why Join WARA?

MEMBERSHIP: It’s the best way to stay engaged with the dynamic growth and changes happening within the Williamsburg area restaurant industry. Connect with other successful business members and take advantage of the opportunities and support provided by WARA.

Who Should Join?
  • Restaurant Owners and Managers: Benefit from a favorable business environment that promotes and encourages excellent business practices.
  • Food Service Product and Equipment Suppliers: Connect with a network of restaurants and industry professionals who need your products and services.
  • Hospitality and Tourism Industry Professionals: Engage with key stakeholders and contribute to the growth and success of Williamsburg’s hospitality and tourism sectors.
By joining WARA, you position yourself to be part of a community dedicated to excellence and growth. Become a member today and leverage our resources, connections, and advocacy to support your business success.

Sponsor

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!

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