About the OBRA

Who is the Outer Banks Restaurant Association?

More than just an industry support organization, the Outer Banks Restaurant Association represents a diverse and exceptionally talented community famous for culinary creativity and warm southern hospitality.  As an association, our goals are many but focus on promoting the (formerly) best kept secret about The Outer Banks, our fantastic dining options.  Our beautiful strip of sand has always been a mecca for beach-goers and nature enthusiasts, but our gifted chefs and inspired entrepreneurs are showing our visitors - one plate at a time - that our culinary creations are worth the trip on their own!  

 

Organizationally, the core of the OBRA is made up of restaurant owners and managers, but the strength of the association lies in its diversity of affiliates.  Of course many of our top suppliers are represented, as well as a solid sampling of our media and advertising partners, but many do not realize that anyone can join.  You need only to be passionate about food! Some of our most devoted members are just big fans of eating out on the Outer Banks!

 

As you might expect, the OBRA is a 501-C-3 non-profit.  To help achieve our goals, we also partner with - and contribute to - other local non-profits and national philanthropies like The Community Care Clinic, Outer Banks Hotline, DVAC, the local Food Bank, Relay for Life, March of Dimes, and the Outer Banks Community Foundation among others.  Additionally, the OBRA also offers scholarships through our OBRA Culinary Education Scholarship Fund.

  

So, to recap... The OBRA is your organization for celebrating food and fun on the Outer Banks and we look forward to you joining us!

Thanks for reading this far!  See you soon!



What can the Outer Banks Restaurant Association do for you as a member?

  •  Increase the visibility of your restaurant as part of the Outer Banks Restaurant Association (OBRA) year-round marketing efforts.
  • Expand your exposure on the high traffic OBRA web site and Facebook group
  • Promote your food related events by utilizing the OBRA on-line Culinary Calendar.
  • Enjoy invaluable food service industry networking.
  • Improve your brand through the philanthropic efforts of your Association.
  • Influence marketing decisions at the regional level through your association’s seat on the Dare County Tourism Board.
  • Benefit from the revenue provided by our events...Taste of The Beach, Fall Restaurant Week, and Spring Restaurant Week..
  • Amaze the world as an exclusive participant in the Outer Banks’ premier culinary extravaganza, OBX Taste of The Beach Weekend. (Recognized as a Top 10 Wine & Seafood Festival in the nation, awarded by Coastal Living magazine.)

There has never been a better time to join the restaurant association.  Sign up today for your chance to be part of all of these things and the exciting new opportunities being created everyday at the OBRA.


JOIN OBRA - SIGN UP ONLINE - CLICK HERE


What are the membership dues per year?

The OBRA membership dues are $200 for one year (Sept-Sept)

This year a reduced rate of $75 has been added as an option for restaurants with 25 seats or less.

PAY ONLINE - CLICK HERE


When are the meetings?

OBRA meets monthly - usually on the first Wednesday - September through May (we are all so busy in the summer!).  We meet at a different restaurant each month - where our host provides light refreshments - and we discuss upcoming events, marketing, membership, community issues and pending state and local legislation that may affect our industry.  


CHECK MEETING DATES - CLICK HERE


2011/2012 OFFICERS

President
Ben Sproul, The Pit Surf Shop and Boardriders' Grill
(252) 480-3128

Vice President
Michelle Robertson , The Black Pelican
(252)- 261-3171

Secretary
Julie Ross , G.R. Little Insurance
(252) 255-2090

Treasurer
Jason Whitley , PowerPay Restaurant Solutions
(252) 475-1972

 
 

The OBRA is a 501-C-3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the amazing culinary talents found among our members' diverse eateries across Dare and Currituck Counties on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  We meet monthly in the shoulder seasons to address issues affecting the food service industry in our area and across the state, as well as to create innovative events and marketing plans which highlight our strengths as a culinary destination.
P.O. Box 2283  •  Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

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This project is funded in part by the Tourism Assistance Grant Program from
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
©2011 Outer Banks Restaurant Association
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