This was one of the more disappointing dining experiences I've had this year. It's a joke that Brown Butter Boys can advertise themselves as a fine dining experience... at $100 plus 20% gratuity per person it is far from expensive nowadays but the meal and experience fell way below any level of expectations we had going in. We were served exceptionally bland and tasteless food in an after-hours coffee shop setting using fold-out tables, flimsy chairs. There was zero ambiance and none of the polish you'd expect at a proper "Supper Club" The food was genuinely bad. The main course was a joke -- portion, execution, flavor. We had a party of 6 and multiple plates went unfinished, and some of the dishes were a pass altogether. Sadly the only stand out item was the salad... We left hungry and walked across the street to a rotisserie chicken joint, which couldn't have been tastier given what we had just endured for the past 2 hours. Calling this "fine dining" is misleading at best. Charging $100 per person for this experience feels like robbery. There was nothing refined, thoughtful, or elevated about the food, the service, or the space. Save your evening, your money, and your stomach space. If you're anywhere near Seal Beach or Long Beach, you have countless legitimate, well-run restaurants that deliver quality & atmosphere and may not even cost you $100 with drinks... Stay away.. Don't make the same mistake we did. read more

The Brown Butter Boys - Personal Chefs Near Me

Brown Butter Boys is our favorite supper club. Always an amazing experience made with love and intention. Can't say enough positive things about this business. read more

I am honored to attend one of their private events, for one of my best friends' birthday. This business is run by 2 people, one of whom worked at Michelin level places in the past, spawned by their love of fine dining with a twist of Asian inspired flavors and Italian. Our menu is custom designed based on my friend's preferences, with a total of 7 courses + a take home gift: 1. Amuse bouche - avocado toast with yuzu, furikake, and roe - the spread is a little tangy but I enjoyed the mixture of avocado and yuzu. The roe adds some depth in texture. 2. Farmer's market salad with Asian pear, soy reduction, and radish - I like the lightness of the dish. The soy reduction is fairly sweet and contrasts with the lime vinaigrette. 3. Roasted squash with dashi, shallot, soy, and kombu - this dish is a fan favorite for most of the people on the table. I love the saltiness of the dashi, and to some extent the squash. I am not a squash person but still enjoyed it, but I like the salad and the bo ssam (later course) more. 4. TransparentSea farm congee - this is interesting as the shrimp is cooked naturally by the heat of the congee. I like their interpretation - this looks to be more of a "risotto" but the flavors of the congee also has some elements of Cantonese cuisine. 5. Bo ssam - this is the main entree that is very substantial. The soy reduction used in the salad course adds some garlic, scallions, etc to enhance the sauce flavor, and it is still sweet so it contrasts well with the pickles / pickled onion of the dish. I like the Okinawa sweet purple potato purée as well. I have had tasting menus with more food than this so my body is used to it, but at this point, most people are full and I am quite full. Fortunately (!) it is expected that there is a lot of food and they have takeout boxes available. It is encouraged so that you can get the opportunity of tasting all the dishes available, and it is not frowned upon at all! 6. Palate cleanser - lemon, English cucumber, cotton candy grape - a slight tartness to the shaved ice with small bits of English cucumber, giving a faint green apple-like taste. Despite the small quantity, it was refreshing and now I somehow have room to eat dessert. 7. Buttermilk cake - to some extent, this reminds me of lava cake, but instead of melting chocolate, it is matcha cream inside. There is also a lot of matcha cream outside, with a tart raspberry sauce that serves as presentation and a contrast to the sweetness of the dessert. I normally don't eat dessert, and this dessert course is substantial, but I really enjoyed how they prepared this. I was planning to just take a bite and save the rest for later, but I devoured it, so this speaks volumes to the quality of the dessert. We got a cookie for a take home gift which I will gift it, since I try not to eat too much sweets, so I cannot comment on this, but I am sure that it is going to be very delicious. This is a hidden gem - not too many people know of this, but the dinners allocated at a few days per month typically get sold out fairly quickly. On their website, dinners usually cost $100 per person which is an amazing deal for food at this caliber, and I paid $200 per person for a private event which is not too far-fetched, given that fine dining restaurants, after tax and tip, charge $300 per person or higher. Pricing takes into consideration of BYOB, as the business is focused on the food, not necessarily drinks or pairings. read more

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Tried them for the first time at Rosemallows Bar. Their food was amazing ! Tried the empanadas, chicken tinga taquitos, Mexican street corn, & their paletas. It was so delicious and creative. Beautifully plated. Ended up sitting at the speakeasy side, so sorry for the dark pics. Luckily for me, I entered and won a feee ticket to the Noche Buena Supper Club and I'm speechless. I enjoyed everything about the night. It was beautiful, they explained every dish, had delicious wine and ponche, and THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! My boyfriend and I had an amazing time. AND they sent us home with a little jar of their Salsa Macha and can't wait to buy some ! Sorry for the dark pics, the lighting didn't capture pictures the best. You can tell that they really enjoy and are passionate about the food they make. It's so fresh and so creative. Can't wait for the next supper club! read more

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My partner and I went to their Thanksgiving supper club. We were so blown away! Before each course the chefs came out to explain the origins of the dishes. We were always welcome inside to take a peek at the magic they were making in the kitchen. Even though it was just the two of them, they were so attentive to all eight of us and drinks were constantly refilled. And the food? Each dish was better than the last. This was my first Thanksgiving celebration with my partner-and it was beyond my expectations. We'll undoubtedly be back in these seats another time for round two, and hopefully make this a regular thing for us. Highly recommend! read more

I've been to their Supper Club 4 times now and every time it's amazing. Unique flavor combinations, top quality, locally-sourced ingredients, delicious food, and literally the best desserts I've ever had. I've also ordered pastry boxes and other desserts and I've never been disappointed. These guys know flavor and service. And the music's good too. Try them out. Your taste buds will thank you. read more

It's always an experience with this duo! I went to my first seating for their October dinner with my cousin and we'd cry every time we were done with a dish just because it was getting closer to the end. The attention to detail is impeccable and their combination of flavors in every single dish was nothing short of perfect and fluid. They were even accommodating to a pescatarian guest. BOOK THEM FOR ANYTHING I've heard of their catering services and their capabilities and accommodations are fantastic. Cant wait to see this business blow up!!!! read more

The Brown Butter Boys - Personal Chefs Near Me

The 7 course menu was amazing from the first bite to last. I HATE seafood, but the high quality ingredients and Michelin star techniques made me enjoy the prawn and shrimp dishes. Frankie's brown butter cake with butter pecan ice cream and toffee sauce was what dreams are made of. It was the perfect combination of texture, flavor, mouth feel you could ever imagine. Everything was so well thought out to the point we immediately booked our next Supper Club visit. If you're thinking about it at all, we highly recommend you book the Brown Butter Boys. read more

Amazing duo! Presentation is beautiful and flawless. So many great flavors both savory and sweet. Ambiance is chill, fun, and elegant all at the same time. We are going to our 4th dinner this weekend and can't wait to see what they do next! read more

Absolutely perfect from start to finish. Charming chefs, delicious, intentional, masterfully crafted food. Highly recommend the bottomless.

The Brown Butter Boys August 7-course supper club was one of the most incredible dining experiences I've ever had. Pure artistry. From start to finish every dish was presented, described, and executed with precision, creativity, and passion. Every detail was perfect and I've never tasted such inventive and delightful flavors, simultaneously delicate and bold. With only twelve guests, I really felt like this dinner was being prepared specifically for me in this private and intimate time and place, never to be repeated. A theatrical event of a dinner. Bravo. I'm so thrilled to have gotten a coveted seat at this table. Book now. You will not regret it. read more

Brown Butter Boys presentation, attention to detail and quality of ingredients in their "Supper Club" offering is simply outstanding and delicious. They scout out the best ingredients at Farmer's Markets as well as small, local, sustainability minded businesses to create their masterpieces. I highly recommend that you try them, you will savor the experience. read more

I've heard so many great things from my friend about these guys and they don't disappoint!! The food is incredible and the attention to detail they put into each dish is amazing. They have a new menu every month so every month is a new experience! read more