"The family behind Jocko’s has been in hospitality since 1925, and it’s a Central Coast institution known for its seriously fresh beef, whether prepared as steak or in one of the best burgers you’ll find anywhere in California. They utilize red oak a la Santa Maria-style barbecue with beef or pork spare ribs, filet, burgers, or lamb chops. The colorful cast of characters on-site only adds to the charm, as does the long lineage of single-family ownership behind the decades-old restaurant." - Mona Holmes
