Founded in 1982, the Nevada Restaurant Association is the leading business association serving the needs of food service operators in Nevada. As an affiliate of the National Restaurant Association and together with the Nevada Hospitality Foundation the Association's mission is to represent, educate and promote a rapidly growing industry that is comprised of some 5,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets employing over a hundred thousand people in this state.

The Nevada Restaurant Association's nearly 300 member companies represent more than 1,000 restaurant establishments. Our membership base consists of many different facets of the industry including Allied Members that are vendors of products and services.

Our Members

The Nevada Restaurant Association's membership base consists of many different facets of the industry. Our restaurant members represent tableservice and quickservice restaurant operators, chains, franchisees and independents. Our allied members are suppliers, distributors and consultants. And the not-for-profit members gain access to information to better their organizations.

What We Do

We Protect Restaurants Nevada Restaurants need a powerful voice before in Carson City, in Congress and federal regulatory agencies because Uncle Sam's long arm reaches into every facet of the restaurant business. Proudly, our affiliate, the National Restaurant Association - ranked among the "Power 25" lobbying organization by Fortune magazine - promotes a pro-restaurant agenda on critical restaurant issues like the minimum wage, food safety, immigration reform and IRS tip audits. Through the National Restaurant Association Political Action Committee (NRA-PAC) issue luncheons and Save American Free Enterprise Fund, we work with our national affiliate to help elect pro-restaurant candidates and battle anti-restaurant initiatives. We Promote the Restaurant Industry and our Members The Nevada Restaurant Association works to promote dining out, encourage restaurant careers, publicize the industry's commitment to food safety, highlight the restaurant industry's impact on the economy and Nevada's local communities. Through our public relations initiative, outreach to the media, Vendor Value Campaign, Dining Guide and more, we get the word out. We Offer Access to Information Members of the Nevada Restaurant Association have access to the national Information Service & Library, reports and publications, and research. This is information that helps restaurateurs manage their businesses better. We Provide Networking Opportunities The Las Vegas International Hotel & Restaurant Show (LVIHRS), the hospitality industry's most prestigious show, attracts the industry's leading suppliers and thousands of attendees for networking, education, and an unparalleled exhibition area. Las Vegas' annual Epicurean Affair provides an inside look at the diversity and growth of the city¹s food and beverage industry, showcasing cuisine from world-class chefs and nightlife from area lounges and clubs. The poolside event takes place in conjunction with the Las Vegas International Hotel & Restaurant Show and boasts a variety of signature dishes from as many as 70 of the city's best restaurants and reveal what makes dining in Las Vegas a main attraction. The energy of Las Vegas' sultry nightlife is revealed at Bar Alley. A mix of the best ultra lounges and nightclubs, Bar Alley offers a visual smorgasbord featuring dancers, flair bartenders and signature beverages. The Epicurean Affair provides a chance for restaurateurs to show the city and the nation why Las Vegas is a prime location for owning a restaurant. Visitors and locals want variety and the city's dining options expand s each year as restaurant sales growth increases. Network with Employee Candidates -- The Las Vegas International Hotel & Restaurant Show® (LVIHRS) offers a Career Fair in an effort to provide resources for students who are looking for employment opportunities within the hospitality industry. Students enrolled in hospitality and culinary programs have the chance to network with executives and recruiters from some of the world's leading resorts and restaurants at the LVIHRS. We Provide Training and Workforce Development The Nevada Restaurant Association proudly delivers top-quality training to foodservice professionals. ServSafe®, the nation's leading food-safety training program, has certified more than one million foodservice professionals in safe food handling. Other training includes Bar Code®, responsible alcohol service, HACCP, workplace safety, sexual harassment prevention, and more. Information on ServSafe food safety classes in Nevada Or visit the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation at for all your training options. The Foundation doesn't stop at training. Find out about other National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation key initiatives: The ProStart Program Creating a nationwide system of high school hospitality courses linked with mentored work site experiences. For information on Nevada's ProStart culinary programs contact >Kathy Jacobi, Director of Eduation, Nevada Hospitaltiy Foundation, Scholarships and Mentoring Awarding scholarships to Nevada high school and undergraduate students. International Food Safety Council Promoting food safety education to the restaurant and foodservice industry. Foodservice Management Professional Increasing recognition of the credential that distinguishes restaurant and foodservice managers and supervisors who have achieved a high level of knowledge, experience and professionalism.