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Steak Sandwich - Jocko's Steakhouse, Nipomo, CA

Jocko's Steakhouse

4.6
4.6
1918 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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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Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • 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 1,918 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

  • California Central Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jocko's Steakhouse in Nipomo is a cherished spot for steak lovers, famous for its "best steaks grilled over a wood fire." Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and welcoming atmosphere. While some miss the old appetizer tray, the pork chops and Spencer steaks remain highly praised. A historic gem with "amazing character," Jocko's continues to delight patrons with its hearty portions and "incredible quality." It's a must-visit for anyone traveling through the Central Coast.

1,918 Reviews
  1. Bobbi

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is great and plentiful. Service was prompt. This place is very casual and extremely noisy.

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  2. Johannah

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2 large Spencers ordered rare and they were. 2 small Spencers were ordered medium rare and they were. 1 large hamburger and 1 chicken sandwich were both awesome. 3 sides of asparagus were perfectly cooked. Switch back to the relish dish and eliminate the garlic pickles; they don’t add to the dining experience. We were surprised to have only 3 other tables occupied at 9pm on New Year’s Eve, so the north dining room was quiet. We recommend Jocko’s

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  3. DayleM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best steak you will ever eat Open table was good for reservations. Fun evening

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  4. Christopher

    San Joaquin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent rib eye and filet along with sides. Very nice and competent staff. Highly recommend.

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  5. Donna

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is one of our favorite local restaurants but our experience here on this visit was subpar. We ordered drinks and one of the three drinks was incorrect and the waiter said to just order another one after drinking the first one. He didn't offer to replace it with the correct one. We came for my birthday and usually order Alaska King Crab Legs at a cost of $89. We add an extra plate for $14 and are usually very satisfied. We were supposed to get 22 ounces of crab legs. We received 6 of the skinniest crab legs with no knuckles at all so half were just the tips with no meat in them. If the total weight was 16 ounces I would be surprised. The crab was overcooked and was sticking to the shells. There was not one full bite of crab in any of the 6 legs. It was only the little that we could scrape from the inside of the shell and it was dried out. Then came the complimentary dessert. Our waiter said that there were only 2 ice cream choices (usually there are 4 or 5 with vanilla with chocolate sauce) They had spumoni and eggnog ice cream neither of which appealed to me. So he stuck a candle in my husband's eggnog ice cream and sat it in front of me and walked away. It was not wonderful service and the food was worse. I will give them another chance but the food had better improve.

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  6. Eugene

    VIP

    Charlotte

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Spare ribs and streak were excellent; cooked to right degree. Sweetbreads a little undercooked. Mushrooms were with prepackaged batter. Mushrooms were very good, but batter detracted from the dish. Server, despite not being overly busy, lost track of the sweetbreads. They were supposed to be an appetizer, but came with the dinner. She disappeared at the end of the meal, and we had a very long wait to pay our bill.

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  7. Jen

    Central Coast

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I .ade a reservation over a month ago for 7pm. They kept us waiting for 45mins while others that had bo reservation, were seated in a ti.ely manner. Then each person in .y party of 6, ordered a 16oz rider. He brought them out and they were all good looking steaks except one. The last he brought out was very thin and did bot resemble the others. When asked if we could get a replacement steak, the waiter said that's what you get and walked away. Our steaks were under cooked and the waiter didn't provide any alternatives to the thin cut steak which we ended up.sending back. Bor did he come to refill our drinks or check on us to see if everything was good. That was a horrible experience and very disappointing especially because we drove from Paso Robles to Nippmo for to celebrate my boyfriends birthday.

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  8. Jasmin

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply outstanding dining experience. The food was delicious and fresh, generous quantity and value, friendly service. It was no-frills, but man oh man, yummy steaks! Will definitely come back again and worth the drive!

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  9. Denise

    VIP

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve never seen the grill that full of meat!! Food was excellent as usual and our server was the best I’ve had anywhere!

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  10. Marie

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best steak house! Steak and baked potatoes cooked to perfection!

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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 1918 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 36 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
  • 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
  • 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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