Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.7Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.2Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
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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Noise • Moderate
California Central Coast
Good for groups
California Central Coast
Steakhouse
California Central Coast
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Fidel
Central Coast3 reviews
Dined on 17 May 2025
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Tanya
Unspecified1 review
Dined on 14 May 2025
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Rusty
Las Vegas1 review
Dined on 11 May 2025
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Fresno / San Joaquin Valley1 review
Dined on 11 May 2025
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Helen
Las Vegas1 review
Dined on 10 May 2025
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Donna
Central Coast4 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2025
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Unspecified1 review
Dined on 9 May 2025
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Christopher
Central Coast1 review
Dined on 8 May 2025
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Terry
Orange County1 review
Dined on 7 May 2025
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Rod VIP
Las Vegas15 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2025
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Jocko's Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 929-3686.
Jocko's Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 2024 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
125 N Thompson Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444-9072