Welcome to the Connecticut Restaurant Association!
As a new member, we want to be certain you are aware of the many features of your account and the benefits available to you. Please complete the following onboarding steps to get started.
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General Onboarding and Account Info
- Complete onboarding survey (takes 2 min). Click HERE to take survey now.
- Access and update your member record in the CRA Member Portal.
From the Member Portal you can access invoices and pay bills, edit your profile and add contacts, and update your category listing(s) so you appear accurately in our Member Directory. Click HERE to watch a short instructional video to learn more. (24 min) - Verify your listing in our Member Directory. Click HERE.
- Follow us on Social Media.
Facebook Page | Facebook Group (CT Restaurants Collaborative)
Instagram | Twitter
Member Exclusive Benefits and Savings
- Read our article "10 Benefits That Pay for Membership" for a high level overview of key CRA benefits that help to cover your investment.
- Click HERE to review offers from our valued CRA Endorsed Partners.
CRA Endorsed Partners are long time dedicated and active supporters of the Association committed to the success and growth of our industry. Beyond providing valuable products and services to restaurants across CT, they understand the unique business needs of our members. - Search our Business Directory for business contacts and special offers from our Allied Members.
- Email servsafe@ctrestaurant.org for your member discount code. Members receive $20 off ServSave Manager and 10% off ServSafe Alcohol, ServSafe Allergen, and ServSafe Food Handler.
- Click HERE to print ServSafe staff flyer for display for in your restaurant, kitchen or bar area.
Your CRA membership includes membership in the National Restaurant Association. Click HERE to learn more about national level benefits. (Restaurant Members Only)
Allied Members Only
CT Restaurant Promise (Restaurants Only)

To demonstrate our industry's commitment to the health and safety of staff and guests as we reopen our dining rooms, the CRA created the CT Restaurant Promise. To take the pledge and add your restaurant(s) to our list of Promise Restaurants, please click HERE.

For questions about membership, please email us at info@ctrestaurant.org at or call 860.278.8008.