[TChris]

“This is a victory for self-defense in Virginia," said Chris W. Cox

Is this granted even over the objections of the business owner?

RKBA trumping private property rights? If so, I strongly disagree.

The Constitution was created to limit the power of the government, not private property owners.

[P8riot]

These restaurants are licensed by the state Alcoholic beverage Control Board, and are subject to state regulation.

Tell me, where do the rights of private citizens end, and the rights of businesses begin?

[NewMexLurker]

Is this granted even over the objections of the business owner?

I don't know about Virginia, but a similar restaurant-carry law was recently passed in New Mexico (goes into effect 07/01). Here all a business or property owner has to do is post a sign stating that guns are not allowed on the property, and that trumps everything.