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: 4.6

4.6 (2065)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

125 N Thompson Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444-9072

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2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(805) 929-3686
Website
http://www.jockossteakhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
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

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What 2,065 people are saying

Jocko's Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

California Central Coast
Steakhouse
California Central Coast
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jocko's Steakhouse is a celebrated spot known for its "best steak ever," consistently delivering "excellent service" and "delicious food." The oak-grilled meats are particularly praised, with diners describing them as "tender" and "perfectly seasoned." While some mention slow service, the overall experience is deemed "worth the wait."

2,065 Reviews

D
Douglas
California Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic evening. Everyone should come and visit this steakhouse. You won't be disappointed.
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Cheri
California Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It is totally a fun experience to be in an energetic, well orchestrated place with really good food.
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Geri
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best steak ever!! Perfectly seasoned and cooked. The sides all compliment the steak beautifully and the service was warm and welcoming! We stop by every time we stop by and always leave well satisfied.
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Dawn
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Recommended by locals and travelers, Jocko’s did not disappoint! The steak was epic - cooked perfectly and delicious. The mussels appetizer was enormous and cooked well - every shell opened easily. The dining room was filled with locals, a very good sign that this place is an institution. It’s worth a drive from SLO any day!
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janice
Alabama9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best steakhouse in the US! Oak grilled steaks are so tasty, tender and just downright the best!
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Christina
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The meal was excellent. Unfortunately our server couldn’t tell the difference between a rib eye & a filet but not too big of a problem. The meals came out of the kitchen slow but it was a Friday night & the house was packed. Again steak was amazing, I’m never disappointed in the Spencer
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Joe VIP
Phoenix / Arizona182 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is the best place to go for a delicious steak! It’s always fabulous! Cooked to perfection. The grilled artichoke which we have had before was poor. Burnt in places and dry but the aioli was delicious! It was also 2 very small half’s for $17.95 so won’t be ordering that again. But everything else was great! We usually order the 20 Oz filet to split so we’re really didn’t need the artichoke! You won’t be disappointed !
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Valeta
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley8 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It might have been a fluke but our meals (rib eye & filet) took a very long time and instead of medium rare they were way overcooked to the point that they were inedible. The server offed to remake the meals but it was already late and waiting another 30 - 40 minutes was not an option. We were very disappointed as we came a long way for this meal only to leave the restaurant hungry.
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nicole
California Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was perfect and our server was friendly and and prompt!
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John
California Central Coast10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great, classic cowboy steakhouse. Food and service was excellent
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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 4.6 stars by 2065 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

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
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Barbecue
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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

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