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Saz's State House Restaurant, Milwaukee, WI

Saz's State House Restaurant

4.6
4.6
355 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue
5539 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53208-2514

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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 355 people are saying

Saz's State House Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Good for groups

  • Milwaukee

    Kid-friendly

  • Milwaukee

    Good for groups

  • Milwaukee

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saz's State House Restaurant is a Milwaukee staple, celebrated for its "best ribs in town" and "sassy BBQ sauce." Guests appreciate the "friendly and helpful" staff, family-friendly vibe, and varied menu featuring cheese curds, Cubanos, and pulled pork. While some dishes were standard, the overall experience remains a crowd-pleaser.

355 Reviews
  1. Larry

    Milwaukee10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Service throughout our dinner, food as always was fantastic(Loved the Cuban Sandwich!), great menu and Cold Draft Beers (Get the Tall Ones)

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  2. Dante

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would highly recommend - always a great option for a quick lunch.

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  3. Joan

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ribs so great my family visiting from Germany insisted going there again.

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  4. Tracy VIP

    Raleigh26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted somewhere family friendly to go while we were in Wisconsin and this place didn’t disappoint. The food was delicious and the menu was varied enough that everyone was happy. The cheese curds were yummy, as was the Cubano, pulled pork sandwich, and burgers.

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  5. Diana

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent and waitress was great. Best ribs around.

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  6. Wendy

    Milwaukee16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good experience here. Can be pricey but that’s the way of the world now. :(

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 4.6 stars by 355 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 10 times today
Google Map for Saz's State House Restaurant

5539 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53208-2514

Additional information

  • Cross street
    55th Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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