Beef O’Brady’s has been recognized for its work in the Centerville-area community. The National Restaurant Association honored owner Bill DeFries with the Restaurant Neighbor Award for Beef O’Brady’s support of local nonprofit organizations, including the Centerville Noon Optimist Club and Dayton Children’s Medical Center.

The restaurant was the only one in the state to receive the prestigious award. On top of that, the restaurant this year won the Business of the Year award in the medium-sized business category from the South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce.