Jocko's - Steak house in Nipomo - 125 N Thompson Ave, USA

Restaurant is legit. We were able to go watch them make steaks and see the grill master at work! It’s a site to see. Came here with the family. There is a wait so we decided to have drinks at the bar. Drinks were spot on. We ordered multiple dishes and two kid plates. The ribeye steak is a MUST! The beef ribs are good. The fries are really good! Stole some from the kids plates! 😜 I definitely recommend this restaurant. The atmosphere is perfect for a family dinner.

Really! This place is so amazing. The service was so quick and our waitress was awesome. She took care of our every need. But the star of the show was the steak!!! Not the first to say it. Talk about cooked to perfection…. Bravo Mr. Steak man… Bravo!!!! Worth the time and money. Will be back again soon.

What can I say, other than Jocko's is a Central Coast icon for the very best open pit BBQ using only Coastal Red Oak wood. You will leave fully satisfied and carrying out plenty of leftover food for lunch the next day. Everyone has raised prices due to the terrible inflation. But, Jocko's has kept the increase prices to a minimum. I like my steaks extremely rare, so please don't worry, you can have your steak cooked however you want.

WOW just wow. The taste, quality, and portions at Jocko’s are all top tier. Bring your appetite. The steaks are fantastic and plentiful. A local staple that attracts patrons from all over. The use red oak coals which give the food a unique and delicious taste. Get the Spencer Cut!

Loved Jocko's! The steak and ribs were great! We went with a group and everyone was happy. My husband and I split the 10 oz. Filet mignon. It was tender and delicious, cooked perfectly. We had salad and a baked potato. Yum! You can get a $12 plate when you split, duplicating the sides. Our friends had the 20 oz. Ribeye and ate every bite, our other friends got the 1/2 pork and beef ribs and took some home. It even came with icecream dessert.

Do you like amazing steaks served up with a minimum of pretension and a maximum of value? This is your place. The ribeye (sourced from Colorado) is grilled over an oak fire, and served with the best beans ever (I tasted smoked goodness but they were not sweet so no bbq sauce.) The sides are otherwise kinda forgettable (iceberg lettuce salads, cheap “Texas toast”, baked potatoes) but the beef arrived cooked perfectly to order (medium rare, of course) with a crisp crust and fat that just melted in my mouth. So much flavor!! We brought our own rough red Zinfandel that cut through all the fatty goodness just perfectly. A cup of really good cherry ice cream finished the meal to perfection.

I FINALLY made it there. Been knowin' 'bout this spot for over 8yrs, at least! I rode my motorcycle there. Took one good rest break each way. WELL WORTH the trip(3hrs/188mi). The 16oz. Spencer steak(Medium) was "perfection". The baked potato was delish. The bread was good. I passed on the ice cream & the baked beans that come incl w/the dinner. Need to return someday, to try other tasty looking items on the menu.

We had the best experience at Jocko's. We sat at the bar and were able to have our dinner there. The food was delicious!. We each had the Spencer steak, which was cooked perfect and very tender. The bar tender, Juan, was excellent!! Very attentive. I would highly recommend Jocko's!!