“ Always a "go to" when passing through to Paso Robles or Avila Beach. Best Rib Eye on the Central Coast! ”

“ Hands down best! Wife and I came Friday night for our anniversary dinner. We shared a 16oz. Rib eye With all the fixings, added sautéed mushrooms Bake potato and added lobster tailOMG so freaking delish. We got the pickles and bread too. I was so full I could not move lol. The waiter was really good. He took care of us... The place was packed. Must make reservations We always come here when in town. ”

“ Food was good, but the service kinda sucked. Steakhouses out here are a really different culture out here in LA--people don't dress up and the way they serve the food, it feels like a course menu waiting almost 30-45 minutes between each menu item, but the ambience feels like a dark cabin at a retreat site. Def weird, but quality of the meat was really good. Def would pass on the sausage--it was very dry and the Mac and cheese -- the cheese and butter congealed and was sitting out for a bit before it was served to us, but the pork ribs were cooked to perfection with the crispy salted skin & the Spencer's cooked medium was so soft and melts with each bite. And of course, can't forget the spumoni ice cream at the end! ”

“ Old school traditional steak house. Wear what you want, be hungry and be happy. The selection of meats is pretty typical for a value based steak restaurant. Ample choices with plenty of extras included in the meal. I ordered the Filet Mignon and it was cooked to perfection. A nice salty bark on all sides with a healthy smoke ring on the cross section. At 20 Oz I had plenty to share. I traded with my buddy and had some Spencer steak.(Rib Eye), it was fantastic as well, very juicy and flavorful. The service is on point, we had multiple waiters looking after us. They were always there as soon as we needed them. The bar is usually packed with people eating a meal. Seems that there is always a line, so reservations are probably mandatory. Parking is easy and plentiful. I highly recommend having a meal experience at Jockos. ”

“ I happened to be working in Santa Maria for a couple months and some coworkers were raving about this place who are locals so of course I had to come check them out when I heard they were grilling over oak, Santa Maria Style. Boy, they did not disappoint. Stopped by and ordered the 16oz top sirloin and for $39.99, YOU GET A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF FOOD. You defenitly get your bang for your buck. But what I loved most was how AMAZING my steak was and cooked to perfection! Also got to try the languica which was spectacular. Both dishes a 10/10. I can see why this is a local staple. If your in the are you gotta come here. Just keep in my mind this place gets PACKED ALL DAY, everyday. I had reservations at 4pm and within 30 min the place had every table full. Make sure to make reservations on open table if possible to beat waiting. Defenitly will be back again; thanks Jocko's! ”

“ Currently my favorite steak spot on the Central Coast. Cooked to perfection with that red oakiness flavor. Top with a little of their salsa and I'm in heaven. Service is always on point and super friendly. ”

“ If you're coming here then you're coming for the steak! Ordered the 16 oz ribeye (Spencer) and it was cooked to perfection. The rice was fine but nothing special. The pickles were actually really good as was the bread. Service was quick and friendly, the order took a bit to arrive but expected as they cook to order. Overall the steak is worth it, though a little pricey, the quality is great! ”

“ Jocko's is a must stop for me every time I visit the Central Coast. I used to live in Nipomo and when you come here, you quickly realize this is a local hotspot. If you know, you know! This is not a fancy steakhouse but you'll get a better quality steak here than most of the "fancy" places you've been to. The value cannot be beat. My go-to dish is the Spencer 16 oz ($47.95). With it, you get a chilled garlic dill pickle and crackers/ homemade salsa appetizer (the homemade salsa is REALLY good), salad , grilled garlic bread and bean size and your choice of dude with the steak (baked potato is always my pick). The oak grilled steak truly has a unique flavor that can't be beat. Honestly I don't think it needs any additional sauces. Then for dessert you get your pick flavor of ice cream. With all this food, I usually come hungry and still take home leftovers. Another little secret about this place is wine. You can bring your own and pay a low corkage fee. I actually bought the Jocko's Red Blend wine for $26 last time I was there and it was really good. Also, love that this restaurant now exists on OpenTable! So much easier to make a reservation. Jocko's.... I'm a life long fan. Already daydreaming of my next visit! ”

“ I first heard of Jocko's 30 years ago from coworkers who told me that Jocko's was the place to go when traveling up the 101. A handful of visits later, it's finally time to write about it. Jocko's is a must stop if you are within a 30 mile radius of Nipomo. They specialize in cooking steaks and chops over a red oak pit which imparts a great smokey flavor to the meats. I have their steaks, chops and beef ribs. Each one of these meats are cooked to perfection. Portions are huge and can be shared. Along with your meat entree, you also get a salad, crackers, chilled pickles, their famous pinquito beans, potatoes and an ice cream for dessert. They are a casual place. Just come as you are. But, make sure you make reservations on weekends and holidays as they do get very busy. Service has been good every time I've been there. It's a great place for steaks. They are a must visit and a very good stop when in Santa Maria or Pismo Beach area in the evening. ”