Ocean Prime Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Ocean Prime cooks with: No public disclosure of the specific fryer oil; industry default (a soybean/canola-type blend, standard for upscale steakhouse-seafood kitchens) is assumed but not confirmed. Fried items on the menu include Point Judith calamari, tempura preparations (lobster tempura sticks, tempura rolls), and truffle fries/tater tots, so a fryer is confirmed in use; most of the menu's fat otherwise comes from butter, cream sauces, and grilled/seared steak and seafood.. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Ocean Prime
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: Shrimp Sauté + 8 oz Filet Mignon, 6.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Oysters on Half Shell | 0.0g |
| Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail | 1.0g |
| Chilled Crab Meat Cocktail | 1.0g |
| 8 oz Filet Mignon | 2.0g |
| Prime Steak Tartare | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Ocean Prime
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fish Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Point Judith Calamari | 12.0g |
| Parmesan Truffle Fries | 11.0g |
| Shellfish "Cobb" Salad | 9.0g |
| Dynamite Roll | 9.0g |
Every Ocean Prime item, ranked
All 37 items we have for Ocean Prime, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Oysters on Half Shell | 0.0g |
| Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail | 1.0g |
| Chilled Crab Meat Cocktail | 1.0g |
| 8 oz Filet Mignon | 2.0g |
| Prime Steak Tartare | 2.0g |
| Twin Lobster Tails | 2.0g |
| Sea Scallops | 3.0g |
| Chilean Sea Bass | 3.0g |
| 14 oz NY Strip | 3.0g |
| Bacon Creamed Spinach | 3.0g |
| Lobster Roll | 3.0g |
| Roasted Garlic Mashed | 3.0g |
| Ahi Tuna Tartare | 3.0g |
| Ten Layer Carrot Cake | 3.0g |
| Warm Butter Cake | 3.0g |
| Roasted Brussels Sprouts | 3.0g |
| Black Truffle Mac & Cheese | 4.0g |
| Blackened Texas Red Fish | 4.0g |
| Roasted Chicken | 4.0g |
| Lobster Bisque | 4.0g |
| Shrimp Sauté | 4.0g |
| 16 oz Ribeye | 4.0g |
| Spicy Tuna Roll | 5.0g |
| Ocean Prime B.L.T.A. | 5.0g |
| Teriyaki Salmon | 5.0g |
| Ocean Prime House Salad | 6.0g |
| Jumbo Lump Crab Cake | 7.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 8.0g |
| Sakura Wagyu Cheeseburger | 8.0g |
| Crisp Iceberg "Wedge" | 8.0g |
| Shellfish "Cobb" Salad | 9.0g |
| Dynamite Roll | 9.0g |
| Parmesan Crusted Chicken Caesar | 9.0g |
| Chop Chop Salad | 9.0g |
| Parmesan Truffle Fries | 11.0g |
| Point Judith Calamari | 12.0g |
| Fish Sandwich | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Ocean Prime use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Ocean Prime cooks with: No public disclosure of the specific fryer oil; industry default (a soybean/canola-type blend, standard for upscale steakhouse-seafood kitchens) is assumed but not confirmed. Fried items on the menu include Point Judith calamari, tempura preparations (lobster tempura sticks, tempura rolls), and truffle fries/tater tots, so a fryer is confirmed in use; most of the menu's fat otherwise comes from butter, cream sauces, and grilled/seared steak and seafood.. Across the 37 menu items we analyzed, it averages 5.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Ocean Prime cook with?
Our research indicates: No public disclosure of the specific fryer oil; industry default (a soybean/canola-type blend, standard for upscale steakhouse-seafood kitchens) is assumed but not confirmed. Fried items on the menu include Point Judith calamari, tempura preparations (lobster tempura sticks, tempura rolls), and truffle fries/tater tots, so a fryer is confirmed in use; most of the menu's fat otherwise comes from butter, cream sauces, and grilled/seared steak and seafood.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Ocean Prime use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Ocean Prime cooks with No public disclosure of the specific fryer oil; industry default (a soybean/canola-type blend, standard for upscale steakhouse-seafood kitchens) is assumed but not confirmed. Fried items on the menu include Point Judith calamari, tempura preparations (lobster tempura sticks, tempura rolls), and truffle fries/tater tots, so a fryer is confirmed in use; most of the menu's fat otherwise comes from butter, cream sauces, and grilled/seared steak and seafood., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Ocean Prime seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Ocean Prime cooks with No public disclosure of the specific fryer oil; industry default (a soybean/canola-type blend, standard for upscale steakhouse-seafood kitchens) is assumed but not confirmed. Fried items on the menu include Point Judith calamari, tempura preparations (lobster tempura sticks, tempura rolls), and truffle fries/tater tots, so a fryer is confirmed in use; most of the menu's fat otherwise comes from butter, cream sauces, and grilled/seared steak and seafood., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Ocean Prime?
Oysters on Half Shell is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ocean Prime, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Ocean Prime?
Fish Sandwich is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Ocean Prime, at an estimated 14.0g 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. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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