BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse cooks with: soybean/canola blend. Across the 148 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Ahi Poke + Iced Tea, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hot Honey Buffalo | 0.0g |
| BJ's Peppered BBQ | 0.0g |
| Tatonka® Stout Buffalo | 0.0g |
| Asparagus | 1.0g |
| Baked Potato | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Spinach and Artichoke Dip | 29.5g |
| Fish & Chips | 28.0g |
| Chicken Tenders (basket) | 26.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 24.0g |
| Nashville Hot Sauce | 23.0g |
Frequently asked
Does BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse cooks with: soybean/canola blend. Across the 148 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse cook with?
Our research indicates: soybean/canola blend. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse cooks with soybean/canola blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse cooks with soybean/canola blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse?
Hot Honey Buffalo is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse?
Spinach and Artichoke Dip is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, at an estimated 29.5g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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