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Saz's State House Restaurant, Milwaukee, WI

Saz's State House Restaurant

4.7
4.7
349 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 349 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Best Service

  • Wisconsin

    Good for groups

  • Milwaukee

    Best Service

  • Milwaukee

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saz's State House Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with standout "great food and excellent service." The menu features consistently "delicious ribs," a variety of gluten-free options, and a fun sports bar atmosphere. Guests appreciate the convenience of a shuttle service to local ballgames, making it a perfect pre-game destination.

349 Reviews
  1. John

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    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

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    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 Hole5 reviews

    4.0

    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

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    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

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    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

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    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 Francisco1 review

    4.0

    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

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    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

    Milwaukee62 reviews

    5.0

    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

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    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 4.7 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 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Saz's State House Restaurant

5539 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53208-2514

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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