Jocko's Steakhouse

Name: Jocko's Steakhouse
Address: 125 N Thompson Ave, Nipomo, CA, United States, 93444-9072
Telephone: (805) 929-3686
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

997 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(805) 929-3686

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
Website
http://www.jockossteakhouse.com/
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

Location
125 N Thompson Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444-9072
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

Popular dishes

Extra plate with all the fixings $10. All meat cut in-house. Weights may vary slightly. Jocko's Size Your Meal! Add an Extra Cut to Specific Dinner Entrees - $23.95 (Add Red Oak-Grilled Asparagus enhanced with Cherry Tomatoes & Bacon for $11.95, Artichoke for $15.95, or Mushrooms for $6.95). Take Some Jocko's with You! "JOCKO's Mix" Seasoning, Raw Cut Steaks, Pinquito Beans, Salsa and Salad Dressings for the home Pit Master!

From the Red Oak Pit

All JOCKO's steaks are aged and hand cut, cooked over our red oak fire. Dinner includes salsa & crackers, chilled garlic dill chips, salad with our in-house dressings, jocko's famous pinquito beans, grilled garlic bread & ice cream. Your choice of baked potato, French fries, steamed white rice, or seasonal vegetables. Well done items take more time which add an incremental 15 minutes to average order time. Add 6 oz lobster to any entree - $27.50

Filet Mignon*
- 10 oz$39.95
- 20 oz$49.95
New York*
- 20 oz$42.95
Spencer*
- 8 oz Ribeye$29.95
- 16 oz Ribeye$41.50
- 20 oz Ribeye$45.95
Top Sirloin*
- 8 oz$26.50
- 16 oz$32.50
- 20 oz$35.95
Pork Chops*
- 16 oz$23.50
- Two 16 oz$27.50
Lamb Chops* (Three Thick Cut)$45.50
Beef Ribs*
- 1/2 Order 2-Bones 20 oz$27.95
- Full Order 4-Bones 40 oz$37.95
Pork Spare Ribs*
- Half Rack$29.50
- Full Rack$39.50
Half Chicken & Ravioli*$23.50
Steakburger Patty*
- 16 oz$29.50
- 20 oz$31.50
Linguica Sausage*$23.50
- Two Sticks$25.50
Beef Sweetbreads & Ravioli*
- 20 oz$24.50
Wild Caught Salmon*
- 8 oz$28.50

Red Oak Dinner Combos

Half Rack of Pork Spareribs & Half a Chicken$45.95
Half Order of Beef Ribs & Half Rack of Pork Spareribs$47.95

From the Waters & the Coop

Dinner includes Salsa & Crackers, Chilled Garlic Pickle Chips, Salad with our made in-house dressings, JOCKO'S Famous Pinquito Beans, Grilled Garlic Bread & Ice Cream. Your choice of Baked Potato, French Fries, Steamed White Rice, or Seasonal Vegetables. Add Red Oak Grilled Asparagus for $10.95 or Artichoke for $14.50

Halibut Steak* (10 oz Breaded & Grilled)$49.95
King Crab Legs*
- 20 oz$89.95
Calamari Steak* (Two 6 oz Breaded & Grilled)$26.95
Breaded Shrimp*$26.95
Six Deep Fried Jumbo
Panfried Chicken* (Half a Bird)$22.95

Jocko's Italian Favorites

Smothered in Uncle George's homemade Meat Sauce, dinner includes Salad with our in-house made dressings, Grilled Garlic Bread & Ice Cream. Spaghetti & Ravioli sides available with any Entree!

Spaghetti & Ravioli$15.50
Ravioli Dinner$15.50
Spaghetti Dinner$14.50

On a Bed of Lettuce

Salad Entrees include choice of in-house made dressing with Grilled Garlic Bread

Chicken Breast Salad*$22.95
Tender 10 oz Chicken grilled to perfection with Olives, Tomato, Egg, and Bacon Bits
Wild Caught Salmon Salad*$28.50
Red Oak-Grilled 8 oz Salmon with Olives, Tomato, Egg, Parmesan Cheese and Lemon Wedges
8 oz Sliced Ribeye Salad*$29.95
Red Oak-Grilled 8 oz Steak with Bacon Bits, Olives, Tomato, Egg and Parmesan Cheese
16 oz Sliced Ribeye Salad*$41.50
Red Oak-Grilled 16 oz Steak with Bacon Bits, Olives, Tomato, Egg and Parmesan Cheese

Jocko's Burgers

JOCKO'S Steakburgers are made in-house from our aged, hand-cut steak trimmings and cooked to your liking. All burger choices served with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mustard, Mayonnaise & Pickle on a Brioche Bun. All Burgers come with Salad and your choice of JOCKO'S Famous Pinquito Beans or French Fries. Add your choice of Cheddar, American, Swiss, or Pepper Jack cheese $1.25 - Add Bacon for $3.50 - Add Mushrooms $1.25

Jocko's Steak Burger*$17.50
8 Ounce Hand-Cut, Aged Ground Steakburger
Jocko's Double Steak Burger*$24.95
Two 8 Ounce Hand-Cut, Aged Ground Steakburgers
Beyond Meat Burger$17.50
8 Ounce Plant-Based Patty

Jocko's Sandwiches

Includes Salad and your choice of JOCKO'S Famous Pinquito Beans or French Fries

Ribeye Steak Sandwich*
Red oak-grilled steak, cooked to your liking, served open face on grilled garlic bread
- 12 oz$32.95
- 16 oz$36.95
Jocko's Dip*$14.95
Sliced Sirloin on a Toasted French Roll with Au Jus
Grilled Chicken*$16.50
10 oz Skinless breast on Toasted Sourdough garnished with Lettuce, Tomato, Mayonnaise, & Pickles
Stall Sandwich*$14.95
Sliced Sirloin and Salsa pressed between two thick slices of Grilled Garlic Bread
Ground Steak Burger*
Red Oak-Grilled Steakburger, cooked to your liking, served open face on Grilled Garlic Bread
- 16 oz$27.95
Jocko's Cheese Steak*$15.95
Diced Sirloin, Grilled Onions, Cheddar Cheese & Blue Cheese dressing. Your choice of Toasted Sourdough or French Roll
Linguica Sausage*$15.50
Generous portion of Portuguese Sausage on Toasted French Roll with Dijon Mustard, garnished with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, & Pickles

Just on the Side

Loaded Baked Potato$4.50
French Fries$4.50
White Rice$4.50
Ravioli
- 8 oz$4.95
Red Oak Grilled Artichoke$15.95
Red Oak Grilled Asparagus$11.95
Red Oak Grilled Mushrooms$6.95
Seasonal Vegetables$4.50

Desserts

New York Style Cheese Cake$9.95
Carrot Cake$14.95
Ice Cream or Sherbet$4.50

Kid's Menu

Under 12

Grilled Cheese$9.50
Chicken Strips*$10.50
Steak Burger*$10.00
Spaghetti$10.50
Ravioli$10.50

Beverages

S. Pellegrino Bottled Water
Coffee
Milk
Tea (Iced or Brewed)
Juice
Soft Drinks

Weekly Specials

Excluding Holidays

Sunday

Sliced Top Sirloin*$19.50
Salad, and choice of Potato or Rice

Tuesday

Chicken Fried Steak*$17.50
Salad, Corn, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Wednesday

Roasted Turkey*$19.95
Salad, Peas, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

What 997 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4Ambience
4.4Value

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Steakhouse
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and great service
J
Jane
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Spencer steak was cooked to perfection. Serving took awhile. Lighting is a bit dark. Other than that would return.
p
phillip
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Always, delicious Spencer steak. Ice cream dessert is good, would like more choices.
I
Irene
Sacramento
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are from Sacramento and always go to Jocko's when we go to Pismo. The food and service are great.
JD
JosieD
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have to say that we truly enjoyed the best steaks and our server was nice and attentive with a smile.
PH
PHYLLISD
Phoenix
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
Perfectly cooked filet. Good flavor. Not as tender as it should be for the price.
B
Buddy
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience3
Very good filet mignon and baked potato meal for the money.
BJ
BarbaraJ
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a pleasure to share a mea with others
a
andrea
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
Food was very bad quality Came out fold and not cooked properly
DA
DeAnnaJ
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience1
On my bucket list for years. We decided on Jocko’s would be perfect for our Anniversary celebration. My steak was over done and husband’s undercooked. Such a disappointment.
JS
JeanetteS
San Joaquin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have be coming to this steakhouse for over 28 years. The best steaks anywhere and I have been all over the world. We drove a few hours and stayed a few days to spend my husband's birthday at the coast and have Jockos on his birthday. Make sure to make reservations at least a week in advance.
AV
ArthurV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Whenever I’m in town I like to have a good dinner at Jocko’s steak house, one of my favorite steak houses in this part of the state. I recommended Jocko’s to one of my friends, who cooks BBQ often and we went there last night , and he totally love this place and he lives close by so you will be seeing him patronizing your place more often. Thank you for such wonderful barbecue. It’s well worth the trip.!
C
Candy
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
Always good! Potatoes a little small. Miss the relish tray you guys used to have.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
19 reviews
vip
1.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience1
This was a bad experience waited over 1hr 45 mins for one filet mignon that had tendons and pure fat all over it. The service was excellent. But seems since 2020 there after the quality of food has started to fall! Great price but food quality isn’t what it was
c
cathyr
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waitress was great!! Food was awesome as usual! Impresses our visiting relatives
BR
BriR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been coming to Jocko's my whole life and I have never been disappointed. The food is always amazing and the employees have always been so nice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Thank you for another great dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience4
We come here KNOWING that it is a no frills joint. Been here over a dozen times. But last night, it was a bit slower, so we were seated immediately. Apparently someone is making changes… no Jockos placemats, and the veggie platter has been replaced with just some very strong pickles (I love pickles - but the variety of the veggie plate was nice). We order our food, and it takes over an hour for the steaks to arrive… then I have to ask several people if I can get the beans and salsa. Sorry - but after that wait - I sure as heck would expect my sides to be there in a timely fashion. Waitress never checked on us, and never explained the longer than usual wait.
TH
TomH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Their is Not a Better Steak Anywhere!Been comming Here over 20 Years.Enjoy the Food and Staff are Always upbeat!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was awesome, meat was some of the best ribs I had.
B
Bobbie
Central Coast
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Bring back the fresh veg relish tray. Heard why it is no longer but still want it back. Thank you for hearing our feed back last night at our table but still want it back. It is always interesting to hear all about your profit margins instead of our comments. Still both dinning rooms full on a Sunday evening at 6 is a compliment to your quality meats and employee table service.
WS
WilmaS
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating my birthday with my husband. It’s been over 20+ years since we’ve eaten here at Jocko’s Steakhouse. The food was excellent! We will definitely come back sooner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was great! Food was good but the relish dish was one pickle cut up and the salad was iceberg lettuce and one slice of beet.
SJ
SunshineJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, best steak ever!!
RM
RonM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
My wife and enjoyed the steak and the pork chops. The meat was amazing! Sides were ok. Dessert was also very good! Make reservations as it can be crowded and long wait times.
DL
DanielL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service. The meat is the best
KS
KarenS
Los Angeles
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Excellent and plentiful food. Plenty to share a platter. Kinda weird ambience, definitely not a low end feel in the place. But I’d much rather pay for amazing food than ambiance. I’d certainly go back for really good filet mignon. 20-ounces is crazy obscene and very tasty!
WB
WineBoy
New England
17 reviews
vip
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience3
Server delivered the wrong cut of steak (filet vs. ribeye), she didn’t want to take it back to check. In fact, she said it was a ribeye because, “that’s what I ordered.” (From the kitchen). She even acknowledged at first that she didn’t think it was a ribeye, and clearly just didn’t want the hassle of dealing with the kitchen. I didn’t push the issue b/c I was pretty hungry as the service was a bit slow. It was clear (after a few bites) that the steak was not a ribeye as it was quite lean and tender (not to mention wrong shape and thickness, and no rib cap). Waitress was generally unpleasant. That being said, the steaks that we had were well prepared and tasty. One in our party had the beef ribs and mentioned that they were a bit on the dry side, but good otherwise.
DP
DPNP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good service, good food, good variety, not noisy.
E
Educator
Los Angeles
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food is always yummy! Today's server was attentive and checked in on us often.
R
Rachael
Central Coast
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I've been coming here for over 30 years. The food never disappoints and while I can tell they're short staffed -- their servers are friendly and efficient.
FW
FoodWanderer
Los Angeles
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
I’ve been going here for 40 years always consistent always good.
RP
RickiP
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was very nice. It wasn't overly crowded, so not as noisy.
HC
HenryC
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a perfect carnivore dinning experience. Had Spencer steaks which were perfectly prepared over red oak fired grill. Bake potato, beans, garlic bread and roasted chiles. Of course a simple green salad began our meal. Our friend Nick ordered the same and was totally pleased. Worth the wait.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, as skyways. Delicious food with excellent service!
P
Polly
Central Coast
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The best meal we’ve had in a long while. My husband and I split a 20 oz New York cooked to a perfect Smokey med rare. Our son ordered a 10 oz filet. Again with the red oak it too was delicious. Salads, loaded baked potatoes, buttery garlic bread and beans we were too full to have the ice cream that was included. We asked for it to go and our waitress Felicia was extremely accommodating. Highly recommend. We Will be back.
RS
RickS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We come to Jockos a lot. We love the food. But this time we had a new waitress that we’ve never had before. Felicia was the very best! She was incredibly kind, and actually was one step ahead of us on everything we wanted. Made for one of the best experiences at Jockos yet! We will definitely be requesting her when we come again!
JN
JanelN
Chile
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great steaks!! Loved the baked potato with the bacon!! I wish they had the previous relish tray with the variety of vegetable! It is ALWAYS noisy there but I can put up with that is the food is great and it is great! Service was was spectacular as well!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wife’s birthday dinner
L
Lambchop
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great value for quality meat. The Filet was preferable over the infamous Spencer. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to try the salsa which they may have not had that evening. It is a warm casual atmosphere. Definitely, a reservation is recommended. There was a crowd at 4:30 and they open for dinner at 4:00.

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 4.5 stars by 997 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(805) 929-3686

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

Website
http://www.jockossteakhouse.com/
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

Jocko's Steakhouse

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Filet Mignon

Beef Ribs

Ice Cream or Sherbet

From the Red Oak Pit

Filet Mignon*

New York*

Spencer*

Top Sirloin*

Pork Chops*

Lamb Chops* (Three Thick Cut)$45.50

Beef Ribs*

Pork Spare Ribs*

Half Chicken & Ravioli*$23.50

Steakburger Patty*

Linguica Sausage*$23.50

Beef Sweetbreads & Ravioli*

Wild Caught Salmon*

Red Oak Dinner Combos

Half Rack of Pork Spareribs & Half a Chicken$45.95

Half Order of Beef Ribs & Half Rack of Pork Spareribs$47.95

From the Waters & the Coop

Halibut Steak* (10 oz Breaded & Grilled)$49.95

King Crab Legs*

Calamari Steak* (Two 6 oz Breaded & Grilled)$26.95

Breaded Shrimp*$26.95

Panfried Chicken* (Half a Bird)$22.95

Jocko's Italian Favorites

Spaghetti & Ravioli$15.50

Ravioli Dinner$15.50

Spaghetti Dinner$14.50

On a Bed of Lettuce

Chicken Breast Salad*$22.95

Wild Caught Salmon Salad*$28.50

8 oz Sliced Ribeye Salad*$29.95

16 oz Sliced Ribeye Salad*$41.50

Jocko's Burgers

Jocko's Steak Burger*$17.50

Jocko's Double Steak Burger*$24.95

Beyond Meat Burger$17.50

Jocko's Sandwiches

Ribeye Steak Sandwich*

Jocko's Dip*$14.95

Grilled Chicken*$16.50

Stall Sandwich*$14.95

Ground Steak Burger*

Jocko's Cheese Steak*$15.95

Linguica Sausage*$15.50

Just on the Side

Loaded Baked Potato$4.50

French Fries$4.50

White Rice$4.50

Ravioli

Red Oak Grilled Artichoke$15.95

Red Oak Grilled Asparagus$11.95

Red Oak Grilled Mushrooms$6.95

Seasonal Vegetables$4.50

Desserts

New York Style Cheese Cake$9.95

Carrot Cake$14.95

Ice Cream or Sherbet$4.50

Kid's Menu

Grilled Cheese$9.50

Chicken Strips*$10.50

Steak Burger*$10.00

Spaghetti$10.50

Ravioli$10.50

Beverages

S. Pellegrino Bottled Water

Coffee

Milk

Tea (Iced or Brewed)

Juice

Soft Drinks

Weekly Specials