Benson's Restaurant Group

Benson's Restaurant Group Benson's Restaurant Group (formerly Hospitality Democracy) is a family-owned hospitality company bas The group is also the franchisor of Zaffiro’s pizza brand.

Benson’s Restaurant Group is a family-owned hospitality company based in Milwaukee that conceptualizes, develops and operates a portfolio of restaurants. Benson’s Restaurant Group, a division of Marcus Investments, currently operates and manages four different casual dining restaurant concepts: Onesto, Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria, Smoke Shack and AJ Bombers.

This week we celebrated some very special milestones ❤️🎓We’re so proud of our Benson’s team members graduating this seas...
05/21/2026

This week we celebrated some very special milestones ❤️🎓

We’re so proud of our Benson’s team members graduating this season and couldn’t be more excited to cheer them on in what’s next!

Congrats grads 🥂

We’re hiring a part-time seasonal Marketing Assistant at Benson’s Restaurant Group!If you love food, social media, conte...
05/19/2026

We’re hiring a part-time seasonal Marketing Assistant at Benson’s Restaurant Group!

If you love food, social media, content creation, and keeping up with what’s happening around Milwaukee, this might be for you. 🤩

Apply here: indeed.com/job/seasonal-marketing-assistant-23e242c379673b1d

10 YEARS OF RIK!!! 🎉Started at Swig, made his way through Smoke Shack, Onesto, and Water Buffalo… and then went on to op...
05/08/2026

10 YEARS OF RIK!!! 🎉

Started at Swig, made his way through Smoke Shack, Onesto, and Water Buffalo… and then went on to open The Bridgewater Modern Grill as General Manager.

That’s a decade of showing up, stepping up, and making every place better than he found it.

Rik, we’re lucky to have you. Thanks for everything you’ve built with us

If you see him at Bridgewater, make sure to give him a big congrats!!

We’re excited to share that The Bridgewater Modern Grill has been nominated for Best Patio in Milwaukee! If you’ve enjoy...
05/01/2026

We’re excited to share that The Bridgewater Modern Grill has been nominated for Best Patio in Milwaukee!

If you’ve enjoyed time by the river with us, we’d love your support

👉Voting is open through June 5, with one vote per day: best-of-milwaukee-2026--milwaukeemag.contest.vote/food-and-dining/patio-dining

04/28/2026

Smoke Shack is celebrating National BBQ Day with a full BBQ Week, featuring daily deals, smoked favorites, and a backyard pig roast party to close it out.

On Tuesday, May 12, we’re hosting a Bourbon + BBQ Dinner with four courses of smoked BBQ and bourbon in every glass

Seats are limited, so grab yours before it’s gone!

Lots going on across Benson’s right now 👀See what’s coming up and make your plans:Bensonsrestaurantgroup.com/blog
04/13/2026

Lots going on across Benson’s right now 👀

See what’s coming up and make your plans:

Bensonsrestaurantgroup.com/blog

Congratulations to Executive Chef Alex Sazama on 19 years with Benson’s Restaurant Group!From his early days in the kitc...
04/08/2026

Congratulations to Executive Chef Alex Sazama on 19 years with Benson’s Restaurant Group!

From his early days in the kitchen to now leading teams, developing concepts, and supporting expansion, his impact can be seen across every part of the group. He knows how to take an idea and bring it to life, whether it’s a dish, a cocktail, or an entire restaurant

Thank you, Alex, for your leadership, creativity, and 19 years of dedication to Benson’s Restaurant Group

Not an April Fools joke 👀414 Day is coming up 💙 We’re giving away a $100 Benson’s gift card to use at any of our spots… ...
04/01/2026

Not an April Fools joke 👀

414 Day is coming up 💙 We’re giving away a $100 Benson’s gift card to use at any of our spots… just in time to celebrate Milwaukee 🍻

To enter:
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• Like this post
• Comment your go-to Benson’s restaurant

Giveaway closes April 10 so you can use it on 414 Day 🙌

We’re honored to share that two of our venues have been named finalists in the Wisconsin Bride Best of 2026 Awards. 🎉 –...
03/11/2026

We’re honored to share that two of our venues have been named finalists in the Wisconsin Bride Best of 2026 Awards. 🎉

– Finalist for Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue

– Finalist for Best Barn Venue

We’re so proud of the teams behind these beautiful spaces and grateful to be part of some of life’s biggest moments!

03/06/2026

Happy Employee Appreciation Day to the incredible team that makes everything we do possible!

Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the energy you bring every day. We appreciate you! 👏

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