The Nixon Steakhouse
Uptown Whittier, Whittier
Restaurant in Whittier, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Nixon Steakhouse is the Whittier pick when the group wants a familiar sit-down dinner format rather than a highly specific chef-led meal. It makes sense for low-friction celebrations, date nights, and repeat visitors who want a steadier room than louder nearby options. Cross-shop Kalaveras for energy and Azabu for a more focused Japanese dinner.
About The Nixon Steakhouse
Is The Nixon Steakhouse worth considering in Whittier? It may be, if you are looking at Whittier dining options and want a smart-casual setting. Beyond the venue name, city, and dress code, the best approach is to confirm current details directly before planning around a specific menu, price point, seating format, hours, or service style.
Go when a smart-casual Whittier setting is the priority
For someone comparing options, the useful next move is to decide whether The Nixon Steakhouse fits the tone of the outing. The dress code is smart casual, so it is best treated as a place where neat clothing makes sense.
If the group wants to compare the decision with other named options, keep the comparison broad. Kalaveras and Azabu are natural cross-shops to consider, depending on the kind of outing the group wants.
Where it sits in a Whittier plan
The Nixon Steakhouse is useful to keep on a Whittier shortlist when the decision is about choosing a smart-casual setting and then confirming the details that matter most to your group. For a broader scan, use our full Whittier restaurants guide; for a pre- or post-visit plan, check our full Whittier bars guide, our full Whittier hotels guide, and our full Whittier experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 13033 Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90601
- Website
- the-nixon.com
- Phone
- +15626983355
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Nixon reads as a classic neighborhood steakhouse anchored in Whittier’s older commercial core. The restaurant follows traditional steakhouse rituals, deliberate pacing, separate sides, and a measured sequence of courses, within a mid-century architectural context and a community of locally owned businesses. Rather than positioning itself as a hotel or destination outlier, the Nixon integrates with the everyday fabric of the neighborhood, projecting an assured, traditional character that leans on familiar steakhouse conventions and a rooted, locally minded presence.
Best For
The Nixon is best experienced in the evening as a dinner destination for considered occasions. Its format, centered on large cuts and a paced multi-course rhythm, suits date nights, business dinners and celebratory meals where the table can linger over courses and shared sides. While it functions as a neighborhood anchor rather than a tourist-only outpost, the menu’s large-format proteins and steakhouse structure make it a reliable pick when a more formal, sit-down meal is the intent.
Ordering Tips
Treat a visit like a traditional steakhouse service: begin with a drinks round before committing to mains, choose a starter that prepares rather than dominates, and order sides separately so they can be shared across the table. Expect dishes to arrive with deliberate separation between protein and accompaniments; plan for communal sharing of sides and large-format portions that are intended to be enjoyed at an unhurried pace.
Venue details
Ambiance
Classy, high-end downtown setting with comfortable booth seating; lively but not overly loud environment suitable for business dinners and special occasions.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails, Whiskey
Signature Dishes
- 32oz Chef's Cut Bone-In Ribeye
- Confit Half Pig Head for Two
- Old School Double Cheeseburger
- Molasses Glazed Double-Cut Duroc Pork Chop
- Prime Dry Aged New York
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 13033 Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90601
Planning details
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Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants more noise and a social room, choose Kalaveras. If the meal should feel more focused and less steakhouse-driven, choose Azabu.
Restaurant context
How The Nixon Steakhouse compares in Whittier
Choose The Nixon Steakhouse when the priority is a familiar dinner format that can handle an occasion without demanding a niche order. Kalaveras is the better fit for a louder, more social night, while Azabu is the cleaner choice when the group wants a Japanese meal rather than a steakhouse-style dinner.
For value-driven eating, Tacos Y Que is the easier casual alternative, especially if the occasion does not need a full sit-down steakhouse feel. Mochomitos Asador is the better cross-shop for a meat-forward meal with a different regional angle, while Dal Rae is the stronger pick if the group wants a more established old-school dining-room feel outside Whittier.
Booking difficulty should be easier here than at venues with major awards or national attention, but the smarter move is still to plan ahead for weekends and celebrations. If the table matters more than the scene, start here; if energy, cuisine specificity, or a lower-key meal matters more, use Kalaveras, Azabu, or Tacos Y Que instead.
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Compare The Nixon Steakhouse
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Nixon Steakhouse | Whittier | No published awards |
| Kalaveras | Whittier | No published awards |
| Azabu | Whittier | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin PlateWorld's Best Wine Lists 2022 |
| Tacos Y Que | Los Angeles | 2025 LA Taco Best Tacos in LA · #61 |
| Mochomitos Asador | Los Angeles | 2025 LA Taco Best Tacos in LA · #5 |
| Dal Rae | Pico Rivera | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Nixon Steakhouse good for a special occasion?
It may fit if your plan calls for a smart-casual setting in Whittier.
What are alternatives to The Nixon Steakhouse?
Other options to compare include Kalaveras, Tacos Y Que, Mochomitos Asador, Dal Rae, and Azabu. Choose based on the kind of setting and meal you want.
What should I wear to The Nixon Steakhouse?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, polished clothing rather than very casual attire.
