We’re beyond grateful for all the love Milwaukee has shown Saz’s Hospitality Group over the years. From awards and recognitions to those “best of” lists, each honor means the world to us—especially since so many of them are voted on by our amazing customers, clients, and guests. Knowing that we’re a part of your lives and your celebrations is what keeps our Saz’s team excited to show up every day and bring you “The Finest.” Thank you for being part of our journey!
2024 Wisconsin State Fair 1st Place Sporkies and Fairgoer Favorite Winner
2024 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – Jan Serr Studio
2024 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – The George / Madcap Lounge
2024 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – South Second
2024 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – Western Lakes Golf Club
2024 TheKnot- Best of Caterers- Saz’s Catering
2024 Saz’s Catering- Best of Weddings 2024, Couples’ Choice Award
2024 Jan Serr Studio- Best of Weddings 2024, Couples’ Choice Award
2024 The George / Madcap Lounge- Best of Weddings 2024, Couples’ Choice Award
2023 South Second – Best of Weddings 2023
2023 Jan Serr Studio – Best of Weddings 2023, Couples’ Choice
2023 The George – Best of Weddings 2023, Couples’ Choice Award
2023 Saz’s Catering- Best of Weddings 2023, Couples’ Choice Award
2023 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards (Saz’s State House)
2023 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards (Saz’s Catering Lakes Country)
2023 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards (Saz’s State House)
2023 NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite 2023 Winner
2022 Jan Serr Studio – Best of Weddings 2022, Couples’ Choice
2022 Marcus Performing Arts Center – Best of Weddings 2022, Hall of Fame 2022, Couples’ Choice
2022 Saz’s Catering – Best of Weddings 2022, Hall of Fame 2022, Couples’ Choice
2022 South Second – Best of Weddings 2022, Hall of Fame 2022, Couples’ Choice
2022 South Second – Best of Weddings 2022, Hall of Fame 2022, Couples’ Choice 2022
2022 Western Lakes Golf Club by Saz’s – Best of Weddings 2022, Hall of Fame 2022, Couples’ Choice
2022 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards (Saz’s State House)
2021 TheKnot- Best of Weddings Hall of Fame- Caterers – Saz’s Catering
2021 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – Sazama’s Fine Catering at the Marcus Center
2021 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – South Second
2021 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – Western Lakes Golf Club, Saz’s Catering Lake Country
2021 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – Jan Serr Studio
2021 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Readers’ Poll Top Choice Award, Best BBQ
2020 TheKnot- Best of Weddings Hall of Fame- Caterers – Saz’s Catering
2020 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues Hall of Fame– South Second
2020 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – Western Lakes Golf Club, Saz’s Catering Lake Country
2020 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award Winner- Catering- Saz’s Catering
2020 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award Winner- Ceremony & Reception Venue- South Second: A Saz’s Hospitality Group Property
2020 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award Winner- Ceremony & Reception Venue- Marcus Center for the Performing Arts (Sazama’s Fine Catering)
2020 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award Winner- Ceremony & Reception Venue- Western Lakes Golf Club (Saz’s Catering Lake Country)
2020 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards (Saz’s State House)
2020 NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite 2020 Winner
2020 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Family Friendly Restaurant
2020 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Runner Up Best BBQ
2002 Wisconsin State Finalist- National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award- Steve Sazama
2010 Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce- Small Business Community Award
2010 Wisconsin Restaurant Association, Restauranteur of the Year- Milwaukee Chapter, Steve Sazama
2011 TheKnot Best of Weddings- Venue – Sazama’s at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
2014 Wisconsin Restaurant Association Award of Merit- Steve Sazama
2012 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Best Ribs
2012 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Caterers – Saz’s Catering
2013 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Finalist- Best Ribs
2013 TheKnot Best of Weddings- Venue – Sazama’s at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
2013 TheKnot Best of Weddings- Venue – Saz’s Catering Lake Country at Western Lakes Golf Club
2013 City WISN A-List Milwaukee’s Best BBQ- Saz’s State House Restaurant
2014 East Town Association Heat It Up Chili Challenge- Finalist
2014 City WISN A-List Milwaukee’s Best BBQ- Saz’s State House Restaurant
2014 Wisconsin State Fair Golden Sporkies Award- Fairgoers Favorite
2015
2015 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Caterers – Saz’s Catering
2015 TheKnot Best of Weddings- Venue – Sazama’s at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
2015 WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards- Saz’s Catering
2015 City WISN A-List Milwaukee’s Best BBQ- Saz’s State House Restaurant
2015 City WISN A-List Milwaukee’s Best Wedding Caterer- Finalist- Saz’s Catering
2015 Great Lake Hemophilia Heat It Up Bloody Mary Challenge: Best Bloody Mary “Most Like A Meal”
2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
2015 Milwaukee Magazine Readers’ Choice BBQ Barbecue (Runner Up)
2015 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Readers’ Poll Top Choice Award, Best BBQ
2015 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Readers’ Poll Top Choice Finalist, Best Fries
2015 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Best Ribs
2015 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Best Caterer
2015 Milwaukee Journal Top Workplaces Award
2016
2016 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Caterers – Saz’s Catering
2016 WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards- Saz’s Catering
2016 Engine House 19 & Lakefront Brewery Chili Cook-off Challenge, Runner Up
2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
2016 Walker’s Point Association Business of the Year Award
2016 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Readers’ Poll Top Choice Award, Best BBQ
2016 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Readers’ Poll Top Choice Finalist, Best Festival Food
2016 East Town Association Heat It Up Bloody Mary Challenge- Finalist (3rd Place)
2016 City WISN A-List Milwaukee’s Best BBQ- Finalist- Saz’s State House Restaurant
2016 City WISN A-List Milwaukee’s Best Wedding Caterer- Finalist- Saz’s State House Restaurant
2016 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Best Ribs
2016 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Best Caterer
2017
2017 Milwaukee Journal Top Workplaces Award
2017 TheKnot- Best of Weddings Hall of Fame- Caterers – Saz’s Catering
2017 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – Sazama’s Fine Catering at the Marcus Center
2017 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – South Second
2017 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award Winner- Catering- Saz’s Catering
2017 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award Winner- Ceremony & Reception Venue- South Second: A Saz’s Hospitality Group Property
2017 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award Winner- Ceremony & Reception Venue- Marcus Center for the Performing Arts (Sazama’s Fine Catering)
2017 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Restaurant Neighbor Award- State of Wisconsin Finalist
2017 Lakefront Brewery & Engine House 19 Chili Cook-Off Grand Champion
2017 WMSE Rockabilly Chili Cook Off- First Runner Up
2017 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Readers’ Poll Top Choice Award, Best French Fries
2017 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Readers’ Poll Top Choice Award, Best Caterer
2017 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Readers’ Poll Top Choice Finalist, Best BBQ
2017 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Readers’ Poll Top Choice Finalist, Best Brunch
2017 City WISN A-List Milwaukee’s Best BBQ- Finalist- Saz’s State House Restaurant
2017 City WISN A-List Milwaukee’s Best Wedding Caterer- Finalist- Saz’s State House Restaurant
2017 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Finalist Best Ribs & Family Friendly Restaurant
2017 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Finalist Best Caterer
2017 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Finalist Best Wedding Venue: South Second
2018
2018 TheKnot- Best of Weddings Hall of Fame- Caterers – Saz’s Catering
2018 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – Sazama’s Fine Catering at the Marcus Center
2018 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – South Second
2018 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – Western Lakes Golf Club, Saz’s Catering Lake Country
2018 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award Winner- Catering- Saz’s Catering
2018 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award Winner- Ceremony & Reception Venue- South Second: A Saz’s Hospitality Group Property
2018 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award Winner- Ceremony & Reception Venue- Marcus Center for the Performing Arts (Sazama’s Fine Catering)
2018 Lakefront Brewery & Engine House 19 Chili Cook-Off Grand Champion
2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence: Saz’s State House
2018 NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite 2018 Winner
2018 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Best Ribs & Family Friendly Restaurant
2018 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Best Caterer
2018 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Best Wedding Venue: South Second
2019
2019 Milwaukee Journal Top Workplaces Award
2019 TheKnot- Best of Weddings Hall of Fame- Caterers – Saz’s Catering
2019 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – Sazama’s Fine Catering at the Marcus Center
2019 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – South Second
2019 TheKnot- Best of Weddings- Venues – Western Lakes Golf Club, Saz’s Catering Lake Country
2019 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award Winner- Catering- Saz’s Catering
2019 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award Winner- Ceremony & Reception Venue- South Second: A Saz’s Hospitality Group Property
2019 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award Winner- Ceremony & Reception Venue- Marcus Center for the Performing Arts (Sazama’s Fine Catering)
2019 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award Winner- Ceremony & Reception Venue- Western Lakes Golf Club (Saz’s Catering Lake Country)
2019 Broadscope Disability Services Taste of Milwaukee Best Dish Award (Mushroom Flatbread)
2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence: Saz’s State House
2019 MKELifestyle Best of Greater MKE “Best Summerfest Eats”
2019 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Readers’ Poll Top Choice Finalist, Best French Fries
2019 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Readers’ Poll Top Choice Award, Best Caterer
2019 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Readers’ Poll Top Choice Award, Best BBQ
2019 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Readers’ Poll Top Choice Award, Best Brunch
2019 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Readers’ Poll Top Choice Finalist, Best Kids Menu
2019 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Best Ribs & Family Friendly Restaurant
2019 Shepherd Express Reader’s Choice Awards: Best Caterer
Groups & Affiliations
Saz’s Hospitality Group is a proud member of the following organizations:
