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Steak Sandwich - Jocko's Steakhouse, Nipomo, CA

Jocko's Steakhouse

4.6
4.6
1880 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Area
    Nipomo
  • Cross Street
    Thompson Ave. and Tefft Nipomo, CA.
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,880 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 offers an extraordinary dining experience, known for "absolutely great" food like the Santa Maria Style Filet Mignon and Spencer steak. The "fantastic" service and "hearty portions" make it a beloved destination for steak lovers. With a "cozy dining experience," this is a must-visit on the Central Coast.

1,880 Reviews
  1. Ronit

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After 15 years it is still the best pork chops I’ve ever had. I traveled 2 hours to get there 15 years ago. This time we stayed in Solvang from San Diego and had to go again. We made reservations since the place is always packed! It was a sheer delight to eat, perfect service and an amazing value.

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  2. Todd

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jocko's is a lot of fun and the steaks are great! Prices are up some (as everywhere) Unfortunately, they cut back on their amazing appetizer tray some time back which was IMO a highlight of the place (along with great drinks) ... I get that it wasn't fun to have to throw out uneaten appetizers but it would have been better to sell these for, say, $5 or $8. I would say the food is not quite where it was pre-Covid, hence the **** and not *****

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  3. Karyn

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Not sure if it was an off night… had a reservation for 6 pm. Showed up right before and wasn’t seated until almost 6:30. A medium rare was well done while the other was still raw inside. A steak ordered medium was rare. Very charcoal BBQ flavor that overpowered the steak. Server was kind and very apologetic, 3 out of the 4 steaks ordered were not cooked properly. It was packed crowded and noisy. For the price, I would recommend another steak house.

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  4. Vince

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it even more than our last visit. It’s no wonder this place is a legend.

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  5. Teresa

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I just wish there was a way to quiet some of the loud people in the restaurant. We had a gentleman that was very loud next to us and whom had been drinking clearly it was distracting unfortunately.

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  6. Robert

    San Joaquin

    125 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    125 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We both got the 20 ounce Spencers....with baked potatoes. Just AMAZING.....The flavor of the steaks....just just yummy.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a little cold inside and the food price doesn’t match the ambiance but man was that a delicious steak. I’m from northern CA and theirs was recommended by a friend from southern CA and if I lived close, I would go again for sure. Faith was an excellent waitress.

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  8. Larry

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    …liked menu choices, dinners were all inclusive including dessert, steaks were outstanding—quality beef cooked to perfection over an open oak wood fire, serving staff was friendly & helpful—all this at very affordable prices. We were newbies and plan on being regulars!

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  9. Jenny

    Los Angeles

    40 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Made a reservation for Tuesday and they were packed when I got there. So packed that I saw the table they were probably going to give me just sit there waiting to be bused for 15mins or so. Saw the waitstaff look at the table but keep walking around it. Eventually, I just told them to seat me in the breezeway and the service there was pretty awful. I see why it takes so long to get things, it's extremely inefficiently run back there. Also, keep an eye on the cost of things on the menu. Some things don't make sense and I wasn't given a few items that were listed as part of my dinner but I was kind of over it and ready to just leave.

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  10. Candace

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food as always. Rachel is the best server! She takes good care of us every time we are there.

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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 1880 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 times today

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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.
  • Area
    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 Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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