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Jocko's Steakhouse

4.4
4.4
1393 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
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. Our Saloon includes a full compliment of your favorite spirits, tap beers and a large selection of Central Coast wines.
To learn more about Jocko’s menus and history visit www.jockossteakhouse.com
or call (805) 929-3686 for reservations.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 929-3686
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    PIT MASTER: Aubrey Mayo
  • Catering
    Call for take out menu<br />805-929-3686
  • Private party facilities
    Call for large party reservation805-929-3686
  • Neighborhood
    Nipomo
  • Cross street
    Thompson Ave. and Tefft Nipomo, CA.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,393 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

  • California Central Coast

    Most Booked

1,393 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best Filet on the west coast period. For once you get what you pay for at a steak restaurant, and this place has been consistently great the 4 times I’ve been there. I would recommend this restaurant to every person i know, and simply say it’s worth the trip, every time.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food and drinks were excellent and abundant. Our server, Lauren was wonderful! We’ll definitely be back!

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  3. TomC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My and my wife’s steak 🥩 were so delicious enjoy our meals every time we go

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  4. ShelC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I haven’t been there in 25 years, and I swear it hasn’t changed a bit. Just as yummy as I remembered, and my 82-year-old mother said it was just as good as she remembered.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jackos never disappoints! The food is amazing, you get so much for your money, and the service is always friendly! We eat there anytime we’re in the area!

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  6. LukeP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was perfect. Not loud or crowded. Food was awesome.

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  7. PShrews

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and friendly service. Our server Felicia was the best

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  8. vickiek

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The potato was amazing, as well as the Jacko’s red wine. The steak was enormous and tender. Quite over salted.!!!! And undercooked!!

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  9. BenjaminS

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. From the time I arrived to the time I left. The food, atmosphere and service were impeccable. I will definitely return.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    Visual and audial cacophony. Reservation meant nothing—we waited 30 minutes res time and were put people who came in with us (not our party). The staff, tho kind and sweet, are not versed in fine dining or speedy service. Portions were hearty—calories for weeks—and trumped quality of meat. I guess when it’s all you can eat free crackers and dill pickles plus free ice cream do dessert the basic fine dining expectations are to be overlooked.

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  11. CornellS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Most wonderful steak ever. Good value for cost. Always full.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Great food as always! Service was just ok this time. Usually is great. Waitress seemed overwhelmed and unorganized. But, the food made up for the service.

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  13. kevinG

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    A lot of people might expect a swanky sort of experience when they go to such a popular steakhouse... This isn't that. They clearly have a high volume/ low margin business model here. While not cheap, what you get is a whole lotta food... the sides are good, but the steaks are the star of the show. While it isn't cheap by any stretch if the imagination, it is less than you'd expect to pay for this quality of meat and the overall quantity of food. The trade off is that you are packed into loud cafeteria like environment. Apparently plenty of people, myself included, think it's worth it. Make a reservation and expect to wait a while to get in the door... even at 5:00 on a Tuesday.

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  14. BirthdayBoy

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Steaks and ribs are excellent. It is a very fun environment and the wait staff is friendly.

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  15. Cman

    Cleveland

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food was absolutely amazing! We ordered the 20oz Filet and a full rack of ribs and were amazed at the portion sizes and how well they were prepared. The sides (salad, baked potato and Texas toast( were excellent. Ambiance is the only thing that doesn’t get 5 stars, as this is an older faculty with worn furniture and a dark lit environment where seating is limited. Overall, worth a visit if you’re passing through the area off the PCH and want some charcoal grilled meat.

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  16. DeborahF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We ordered the filet mignon and they we cooked perfectly and the flavor was outstanding! Service was fast and friendly! Justin was great! I could not believe the amount of food we received, Next time we need to share a dinner but having leftovers was also wonderful and the filet mignon was, oh, soooooo good!’

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  17. Allegro

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Drove an hour from Cambria to eat here. It’s a classic- and with the drive!

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  18. MeridaD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our dinner was great! I ate a steak meal (baked potato w/ the works and a green salad) and my husband ate the Tuesday special Chicken fried steak, green salad, mashed potatoes and corn. Both meals came with Texas toast and scope of ice cream for dessert. The homemade dill pickles are the best and are served to you once you are seated. Our waitress was very attentive, friendly and also recommended another special roasted turkey on Wednesday’s so we will be returning. Make a reservation to ensure you get a table, because waiting and being hungry is the worst.

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  19. DavidH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    We ordered Spencer steaks, but they seemed to be Top Sirloin. Every bite was gristle. We were with family and did not want to send them back. I spent $250.00 and it was not worth it.

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  20. ReginaldO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    For it being my first time to Jocko's, the food fully met my expectations. My Spencer steak was prepared exactly the way I like it. My whole meal was perfection. My ONLY regret is, Jocko's is a lovely 188 miles from my house. But I would love to return someday, to try a different menu item. For me, it's an "adventure", worth every mile on a clear & beautiful day, whilst riding my favorite motorcycle.

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  21. AntonioM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was fantastic, steak was great. We will be back.

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  22. RickS

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server at the bar (Alise?) was fantastic. Always available when needed and got us everything we asked for; food and drinks. FYI, always best if you can come early and beat the crowds!

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  23. chelseaf

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as always! Have been going since I was a kid and it’s just as great.

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  24. MikeT

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As advertised. Great hidden spot! Service was great. Food was great. Can’t wait to go back

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  25. KevinM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I’ve been coming here for years and Jockos never disappoints. The service has always been outstanding. I have tried every cut of steak and the ribs. Amazing. The sides are hit and miss, but you don’t go to a steak house for sides.

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  26. DairyGirl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Jocko's last night. We appreciate you asking about the noise level as we are in a camping club and many of the members did not attend because they said it was too loud in the past. Last night it was perfect and we'll let them all know. Looking forward to coming to Jocko's next year.

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  27. RobertD

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We ordered the combo pork and beef ribs (for both of us). The flavor was good but the meat was minimal and didn't "fall off the bone". Just expected more for the price.

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  28. 3DogWhite

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our first visit to Jocko's. We left satisfied for the amount and quality of food they provided along with the great service. Breadsticks and butter were on the table when we sat. Pickles were brought out with our water. After we ordered, our drinks were brought out followed by our salad and salsa for the meat. After being able to watch the meat being grilled through the window where we were seated, we could see chefs were attentive to all the meat over the open flame grills. Our meals were brought out with beans and garlic bread. All were cooked perfectly and though I was doubtful, the salsa actually worked with my tender flavorful filet mignon bringing it to another level. I was too full to finish the beans and garlic bread but there were very good too. There was just enough room to have the scoop of spumoni ice cream to end the evening. My husband enjoyed his 2 margaritas. I know this is not the place to go to if you want ambience but I'd love to see more interesting art work or decor on the walls. I have had meals cost 2 and 3 times as much and not be as good in San Diego where I live.

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  29. LoriL

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    No crackers or garlic dill chips..room was dark and loud at 5:30..took awhile to get our wine opened (no decanter available).. salad is iceberg lettuce and alot of dressing..steak (Spencer) was ok ,and potato was cooked through..told our server several times it was my husband's birthday..got the ice cream at the end and no candle even though I saw others get one..no need to come back..

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  30. RockyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've had a lot of steaks in my life. I've eaten at several restaurants that served prime steak. I came here with the understanding that I was going to have a fairly solid experience but the experience that I had was way above what I was expecting. I have never cut into a ribeye that was so tender that it was like a hot knife through butter. The flavor of the steak was amazing. One of my favorites was also the blue cheese dressing which was made in house. The service was phenomenal and I found being able to watch the guys actually cooking the steak on an open oakwood grill behind the dining room, was entertaining. It feels weird to say it but I'd have to say, that was the best steak I've ever had.

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  31. Samantha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Haven’t been to jocko's in years and was pleasantly surprised that it was even better than I remembered. The only thing missing is the relish dish. The dill pickles were no match.

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  32. CamilleA

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Everything was great except the salads, very generic out of the bag. Could use some sprucing up

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  33. JasonG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You will not leave hungry! Lots of take-home from huge servings!

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  34. PasoGirl

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Delicious as always! We brought a couple of good friends with us last night and it was their first time there. They RAVED about it! They had the rib eye and my husband and I had the filet mignon. Every bite was delicious! The ice cream dessert is always a treat!! Great service also!!

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  35. Foodiefromsacra

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are from out of town but we’re told it was a must do! So we did and glad we did! Service was wonderful, Darlene was our server and had worked there for 24 years and was exceptional. We shared a 16 oz rib eye and it was tender and flavorful! We also had the grilled artichoke and it was delicious. Salad was crisp and dressing perfect! All in all it was perfect and would eat there again if we are in the area. Don’t miss it best stake we have ever had dining out!

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  36. JulieH

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jocko’s never disappoints. That’s why we drive from Gilroy when we’re craving the best steak ever!!!! And we will continue to do so!!!

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  37. 77tl

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We hadn’t been to Jocko’s in years. We did have a reservation and waited less than 5 minutes to be seated by a very nice host. It was very busy on a holiday weekend and service was great. It was very noisy. The salads and drinks were served very quickly, but we had to wait quite a while for our dinners. We were with friends, so we didn’t mind. The dinner was definitely worth the wait, and the filets were just excellent. We chose to take our ice cream home (included with dinner), as I made a cake at home. We will be back soon!!!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Our ribeye was delicious, the fries were salty everything else was good.

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  39. SusanaV

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    The steak is fantastic. One of a kind taste. Didn't enjoy the starters or sides, but the steak was great.

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  40. Paul

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    This place has massively gone down hill. Wont be going back.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

Jocko's Steakhouse is rated 4.4 stars by 1393 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jocko's Steakhouse

125 N Thompson Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444-9072

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thompson Ave. and Tefft Nipomo, CA.
  • Neighborhood
    Nipomo
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    PIT MASTER: Aubrey Mayo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (805) 929-3686
  • Catering
    Call for take out menu<br />805-929-3686
  • Private party facilities
    Call for large party reservation805-929-3686
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