Lisa Y.
Yelp
Great steakhouse in Whittier! The Nixon offers a wide selection of steaks, as well as a variety of seafood, chops, and poultry dishes.
We started off with some appetizers. My favorite appetizer of the night was their Jumbo "Lump" Crab Cake--all crab and no filler! It was also topped with some really tasty pickled vegetables for some added crunch. Their Sea Scallops were also a winner! They were super tender, and I really enjoyed the brown butter parsnips and black truffle sauce it was in. If you're looking for something fresh, get the Marinated Kampachi Tuna. It comes with a really fun puffed rice "firecracker" that you can break apart and eat with the tuna!
Their steaks include Dry Aged Prime, Classic Cuts, and Wagyu. Decided to go big and got the Nixon Tomahawk...wow, this thing was huge! Definitely the biggest steak I've ever had! It comes bone-in with a lot of delicious meat! I opted fo the chimichurri sauce, which was really tasty. I love that you also have the option to "Top It Off" by adding a bit of something extra to customize your meal. Mine was topped with Mexican White Jumbo Shrimp, and it was the perfect combo of surf and turf. I also recommend getting the Roasted Garlic! It comes as whole cloves that are roasted to a nice, soft consistently that goes great with the steak! Other items on this portion of the menu include Maine Lobster Tail, Diver Scallops, Jumbo "Lump" Crab, Truffles, and more.
Sides are a must! I enjoyed the Andoille Mac N' Cheese (with added crab for even more deliciousness). Potato Gratin was also good, and the Fried Brussels Sprouts are great for keeping things balanced. All the sides come in cute mini cast irons, so they stay warm throughout your meal.
Whatever you do, don't skip dessert! I was stuffed by the end of the meal, but I went for dessert anyways and have no regrets! Their Asian Pear Tart is incredible! The pastry was nice and flakey, and the caramel sauce paired so nicely with the Asian Pears. Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, what could be better?!
Staff are very attentive, warm, and friendly! Definitely the perfect spot for a family meal or date night!