Jocko's Steakhouse

4.7

1971 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Jocko’s Steakhouse is family owned and a longtime Central Coast favorite. Our family’s
hospitality roots date back to 1925, or so the story goes. Jocko’s is legendary for hand cut aged
steaks grilled over an open fire of red oak coals. A style of cooking native to the area that dates
to the Spanish Rancheros. We offer an extensive dinner menu serving a variety of steak cuts,
ribs, pork chops, chicken, seafood, steak burgers, specialty sandwiches and more. Jocko’s offers an extensive wine list, a broad assortment of cocktails and both draft and bottled beers. The specific brands and serving costs are available at the restaurant.
To learn more about Jocko’s menus and history visit www.jockossteakhouse.com
or call (805) 929-3686 for reservations.

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Additional information

Location
125 N Thompson Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444-9072
Phone number
(805) 929-3686
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Barbecue
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
PIT MASTER: Aubrey Mayo

Popular dishes

What 1,971 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jocko's Steakhouse is celebrated for its "best steak ever" and authentic oak-grilled flavors. The service is consistently praised, with mentions of "super friendly" and attentive staff. The ambiance is cozy and lively, making it a great spot for gatherings. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

1,971 Reviews

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Jeff VIP
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal. It’s a very casual place with friendly and efficient staff. There’s more to the menu than steaks but I didn’t make it past the 20oz filet which was perfect medium rare with slight char from the red oak. I did manage to finish the steak and baked potato but couldn’t make it as far as the included garlic bread (more like Texas toast), beans or ice cream so I can’t comment on them. It was hopping at 7p on a Monday night when we arrived but by 8p had largely cleared out. It’s a tremendous value given the size and quality of the proteins.
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Mark
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and friendly service. Highly recommend when you’re visiting the Central Coast.
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Steve
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great but what was small Spencer is just a fragment of what it used to be
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Denise VIP
Seattle12 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is excellent. Well-prepared and good portions.
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JoshuaE
Tahoe2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommended, glad they use OpenTable since reservations are almost always needed
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james
Phoenix3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent like always. They made mistake on our order but made it good by giving us extra portion.
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STEPHEN
Hawaii2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Ordered steak medium, received well done, sent back, received medium well. No charge. Table next to ours - same problem. Bad night at the oak pit.
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Dennis VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great as always with the best Spencer steak cooked to perfection. This was the second time being served by Denny and he was great again.
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Betty
San Joaquin1 review
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food, outstanding waitress. Need to update restaurant.
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Denise VIP
Seattle12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
If you’re looking for amazing calamari steak, this is the place. Tastes great. Huge portion. Oh, and the steaks are great.
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FAQs

Jocko's Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 929-3686.

Jocko's Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 1971 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

125 N Thompson Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444-9072

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(805) 929-3686
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Barbecue
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
PIT MASTER: Aubrey Mayo

Jocko's Steakhouse

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Filet Mignon

Beef Ribs

New York

Menu

What 1,971 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Jocko's Steakhouse offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Jocko's Steakhouse restaurant rated?

Is Jocko's Steakhouse currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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