The Iowa Restaurant Association serves as the trusted voice of Iowa’s restaurant and bar industry. We provide training and certification programs, fight for favorable legislation, celebrate excellence, and connect operators with the resources they need to thrive.
As the state affiliate of the National Restaurant Association, members benefit from both state and national support.
The Iowa Restaurant Association serves as the trusted voice of Iowa’s restaurant and bar industry. We provide training and certification programs, fight for favorable legislation, celebrate excellence, and connect operators with the resources they need to thrive.
As the state affiliate of the National Restaurant Association, members benefit from both state and national support.
From certification and advocacy to statewide events and exclusive member savings, our programs are built to strengthen Iowa’s hospitality industry, at every level.
Iowa’s #1 provider of in-person English and Spanish ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager, Alcohol Safety, and Food Handler courses.
From exclusive discounts to real-time legislative alerts, your IRA membership quickly pays for itself.
Attend networking events, culinary competitions, and our Celebrating Excellence awards.
From liquor law to tax reform, we advocate for policies that matter to Iowa hospitality operators.
We’re proud to partner with some of Iowa’s top suppliers and organizations committed to hospitality success.
Browse past issues of Iowa Hospitality Advocate, see event recaps, and stay informed with our latest news and publications.
Join host Jessica Dunker as she sits down with restaurant owners, chefs, industry experts, and legislative leaders to discuss the issues, stories, and wins that matter to Iowa’s hospitality professionals. From behind-the-scenes insights to big-picture advocacy—this is your front-row seat to the business of hospitality.
Iowa Restaurant Association
1501 42nd Street, Suite 294
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 AM-3 PM
Fri- 9 AM-12 PM
Phone: (515) 276-1454
Email: info@restaurantiowa.com
