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Saz's is the 2024 Sporkies Winner for the Wisconsin State Fair!

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!

Top Work Place Award
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award
The Knot Best of Weddings 2024 Award

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: