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Saz's State House Restaurant, Milwaukee, WI

Saz's State House Restaurant

4.8
4.8
349 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
In 1976 Milwaukee native Steve Sazama, a.k.a. Saz, opened Saz's State House Restaurant in a historic building nestled beside the railroad tracks on the West Side of town. Saz knew how to make his customers happy with great food and stellar service. What he didn't know was that 45 years later Saz's State House would be the cornerstone for a thriving operation that includes successful Catering, Festivals and retail Barbecue Products divisions. Get the insider scoop on Saz's - click here to read the whole story!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 453-2410
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    While Saz's State House does not provide separate large-scale catering, its sister company, Saz's Catering, offers excellent catering options. Pick up orders are available from a pick up menu located at https://sazs.com/statehouserestaurant/statehousemenus/party-pick-up-menu/ - larger orders will be coordinated with Saz's Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    With multiple areas well-suited for private events, Saz's State House is perfect for all types of gatherings. Most popular is The State Room, with rich wood and architectural accents, private entrance, coat room, flat screen TVs, handicap accessibility, and a custom-designed bar offering a neighborly ambiance with modern day amenities.
  • Neighbourhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    55th Street
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot adjacent to the restaurant offers ample parking, with additional auxillary parking available nearby. Complimentary shuttles to area sporting events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 349 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Best Service

  • Wisconsin

    Good for groups

  • Wisconsin

    Hot spot

  • Milwaukee

    Best Service

  • Milwaukee

    Good for groups

  • Milwaukee

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saz's State House Restaurant is a Milwaukee institution famed for its "best ribs in town" and "sassy BBQ sauce." The atmosphere is lively, complemented by "friendly and helpful" staff. Patrons appreciate its diverse menu, from ribs to fish fry, and enjoy the vibrant sports bar vibe, perfect for pre-game gatherings.

349 Reviews
  1. John

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I think Saz's ribs are the best in town, and really like the "sassy" BBQ sauce which I consider mildly spicy. Everyone who got the ribs loved them and great cold slaw, meaty baked beans and cheesy mac n cheese for sides. We sat in the front area this time, which was fine, but I prefer the back table area, a bit quieter, and less drafty since away from the front door. I always find the wait staff friendly and helpful. Saz's is my go to place for ribs, a Milwaukee institution!

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  2. David

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great ribs and drinks along with sides. Bar is loud ish but the food is great.

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  3. Brian

    Jackson Hole

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice restaurant with casual feel. Food was really good, but not great. Service was good, but not great. I feel it was good for the value but not a “must go” type of place at all. I had the Cuban sandwich. I was hoping for something different with a Saz’s flair. Nope. Pretty normal, but then it wasn’t even made correctly. A Cuban is a pressed sandwich! Not just a baked bun. Chips were good but a few were soggy and the drink was a weak pour. Service was just okay. Getting a water refill shouldn’t require an ask, it should just be a top-off on a regular basis.

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  4. Mark

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our annual Three Musketeers Saz's night!! We go every year the second Tuesday of January. Three full racks of ribs, salads and sour cream & chive fries!! Gotta get the full racks so we all have lunch tomorrow!!

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  5. DianneA

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating at Saz’s. Great food, great service and nice atmosphere. Son stated best ribs he has ever had. And he had another favorite restaurant for ribs.

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  6. Gary

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We try to go here once a month. Always great service and food!

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  7. Paige

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing and our food was great. I’ll be back.

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  8. Sharyl

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time here. My husband and I had the fish fry. I did baked and my husband had fried. Both were very good.

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  9. Paul

    Milwaukee

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the restaurant. Cool building and great service and atmosphere.

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  10. Rick

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place with the family - Sazs did a nice job in accommodating a larger group than my initial reservation. Food is solid and atmosphere is fun.

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FAQs

Saz's State House Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 453-2410.

Saz's State House Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 349 OpenTable diners.

Saz's State House Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Saz's State House Restaurant

5539 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53208-2514

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    55th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot adjacent to the restaurant offers ample parking, with additional auxillary parking available nearby. Complimentary shuttles to area sporting events.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (414) 453-2410
  • Catering
    While Saz's State House does not provide separate large-scale catering, its sister company, Saz's Catering, offers excellent catering options. Pick up orders are available from a pick up menu located at https://sazs.com/statehouserestaurant/statehousemenus/party-pick-up-menu/ - larger orders will be coordinated with Saz's Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    With multiple areas well-suited for private events, Saz's State House is perfect for all types of gatherings. Most popular is The State Room, with rich wood and architectural accents, private entrance, coat room, flat screen TVs, handicap accessibility, and a custom-designed bar offering a neighborly ambiance with modern day amenities.
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