Outback Steakhouse Seed Oil Report Card
Source: Outback Steakhouse allergen information, September 2026. Deep fried items are fried in a shared fryer with beef tallow so there is high risk of cross contact.
Based on our menu research, Outback Steakhouse fries in beef tallow, not seed oil. Across the 195 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Outback Steakhouse
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Outback Center-Cut Sirloin 5oz | 0.9g |
| Lobster Tails (2) | 1.0g |
| Victoria's Filet (6 oz) | 1.0g |
| Center-Cut Sirloin (6 oz) | 1.0g |
| Outback Center-Cut Sirloin 6oz | 1.2g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Outback Steakhouse
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Ranch Kookaburra Wings Entree | 97.8g |
| Kookaburra Wings (Hot, 10 count) | 54.3g |
| Sweet BBQ Kookaburra Wings Entree | 47.8g |
| Kookaburra Wings (Medium, 10 count) | 41.1g |
| Kookaburra Wings (Mild, 10 count) | 40.3g |
Around the world: Outback Steakhouse
Alice Springs Chicken has 5.0g of PUFA in Brazil but 14.0g in the US. Same chain. Why not here?
We have Outback Steakhouse in 2 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Aussie Cheese Fries | Bloomin' Onion | Alice Springs Chicken | Caesar Salad | Chocolate Thunder from Down Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. (this page) | beef tallow | 18.3g | 5.0g | 14.0g | 9.0g | 7.2g |
| Brazil | Not disclosed | 30.0g | 32.0g | 5.0g | 7.0g | 6.0g |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Outback Steakhouse item, ranked
All 195 items we have for Outback Steakhouse, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Kids Fruit | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Aussie Palmer (Lemonade & Tea) | 0.0g |
| Gold Peak Coffee | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Peach Refresher | 0.0g |
| Blackberry Refresher | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Hi-C | 0.0g |
| Minute Maid Country Style Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Acqua Panna Water | 0.0g |
| Gold Peak Unsweetened Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Coke Zero | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper | 0.0g |
| Sprite | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Cucumber Kiwi Refresher | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke | 0.0g |
| Gold Peak Sweet Tea | 0.0g |
| Kiwi Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| San Pellegrino Sparkling Water | 0.0g |
| Tangy Tomato Dressing | 0.0g |
| Kid Apple Juice | 0.0g |
| Kid Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| No Worries 'Rita | 0.0g |
| Tropic Like Its Hot | 0.0g |
| Spotted Dog Sundae (Kids) | 0.3g |
| Kids Veggies | 0.3g |
| Kid Ice Cream (1 Scoop) | 0.3g |
| Seasoned Rice | 0.4g |
| Peppercorn Sauce | 0.5g |
| Broccoli | 0.6g |
| Fresh Seasoned Green Beans | 0.6g |
| Outback Center-Cut Sirloin 5oz | 0.9g |
| Lobster Tails (2) | 1.0g |
| Victoria's Filet (6 oz) | 1.0g |
| Center-Cut Sirloin (6 oz) | 1.0g |
| Homestyle Mashed Potatoes | 1.0g |
| Joey Sirloin 5oz (Kids) | 1.0g |
| Mac 'A' Roo 'N Cheese (Kids) | 1.0g |
| Outback Center-Cut Sirloin 6oz | 1.2g |
| Kids Aussie Fries | 1.2g |
| Sirloin (8 oz) | 1.3g |
| Outback Center-Cut Sirloin 8oz | 1.3g |
| Dressed Baked Potato | 1.3g |
| Toowoomba Topping (Regional) | 1.3g |
| Outback Center-Cut Sirloin 9oz | 1.3g |
| Outback Center-Cut Sirloin 12oz | 1.3g |
| Steamed Lobster Tails | 1.4g |
| French Onion Soup | 1.4g |
| Sweet Potato with Honey & Brown Sugar | 1.4g |
| Fresh Sydney Salad | 1.4g |
| Asparagus | 1.5g |
| Victoria's Filet Mignon 6oz | 1.7g |
| Grilled Cheese-A-Roo (Kids) | 1.7g |
| Baked Potato Soup (Cup) | 1.8g |
| Table Bread with Butter | 1.9g |
| Ribeye (10 oz) | 2.0g |
| Victoria's Filet Mignon 8oz | 2.0g |
| Victoria's Filet Mignon 9oz | 2.0g |
| Strawberries & Cream | 2.0g |
| Three Cheese Spinach Dip | 2.1g |
| Boomerang Cheeseburger (Kids) | 2.2g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken on the Barbie | 2.2g |
| Tasmanian Chili (Cup) | 2.3g |
| Sirloin & Coconut Shrimp (5 oz Sirloin) | 2.3g |
| Filet Topped with Bacon & Blue Cheese Butter | 2.3g |
| Prime Filet 11oz | 2.3g |
| Sirloin & Coconut Shrimp | 2.5g |
| House Side Salad | 2.5g |
| Filet Topped with Toowoomba Shrimp | 2.6g |
| Sirloin & Coconut Shrimp (12 oz Sirloin) | 2.6g |
| Sirloin & Coconut Shrimp (9 oz Sirloin) | 2.6g |
| Sirloin & Coconut Shrimp (11 oz Sirloin) | 2.6g |
| Loaded Mashed Potatoes | 2.7g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet | 2.7g |
| Sirloin & Coconut Shrimp (8 oz Sirloin) | 2.7g |
| The Half-Pound Outbacker Burger | 2.9g |
| Mac a Roo 'N' Cheese | 3.0g |
| 6oz Filet & Lobster | 3.1g |
| Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) | 3.1g |
| Light Balsamic Vinaigrette | 3.2g |
| Bloomin' Fried Shrimp (Appetizer) | 3.3g |
| 9oz Filet & Lobster | 3.4g |
| 8oz Filet & Lobster | 3.4g |
| Bloomin' Fried Shrimp (Entree) | 3.5g |
| Teriyaki Filet Skewers | 3.8g |
| Aussie Fries | 4.0g |
| Canberra Chopped Steak | 4.0g |
| New York Strip 12oz | 4.1g |
| Fried Mozzarella Bloomerangs | 4.2g |
| Sirloin & Grilled Shrimp (5 oz Sirloin) | 4.3g |
| Hooley Dooley Coconut Shrimp | 4.4g |
| Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp (Appetizer) | 4.6g |
| Sirloin & Grilled Shrimp (11 oz Sirloin) | 4.6g |
| Sirloin & Grilled Shrimp (6 oz Sirloin) | 4.6g |
| Delmonico 15oz | 4.7g |
| Sirloin & Grilled Shrimp (9 oz Sirloin) | 4.7g |
| Sirloin & Grilled Shrimp (8 oz Sirloin) | 4.7g |
| Sirloin & Grilled Shrimp (12 oz Sirloin) | 4.7g |
| Bloomin' Onion | 5.0g |
| Ribeye 13oz | 5.0g |
| Parmesan Creamed Corn | 5.1g |
| Tasmanian Chili (Crock) | 5.2g |
| Sirloin & Grilled Chicken (5 oz Sirloin, 5 oz Chicken) | 5.2g |
| Kids Chicken Fingers | 5.4g |
| Bacon Mac & Cheese | 5.4g |
| Grilled Chicken on the Barbie | 5.5g |
| Coconut Shrimp | 5.8g |
| New York-Style Cheesecake with Raspberry Melba Sauce | 5.9g |
| Classic Prime Rib 12oz | 5.9g |
| House Salad | 6.0g |
| Bone-In Ribeye 20oz | 6.1g |
| Sirloin & Grilled Chicken (11 oz Sirloin, 5 oz Chicken) | 6.1g |
| Sirloin & Grilled Chicken (9 oz Sirloin, 5 oz Chicken) | 6.2g |
| Delmonico & Lobster Combo | 6.2g |
| Seared Peppered Ahi | 6.4g |
| New York-Style Cheesecake with Chocolate Sauce | 6.4g |
| Sydney Shrooms | 6.5g |
| Aussie Steak Sammie (Lunch) | 6.5g |
| 15oz Ribeye & Coconut Shrimp | 6.5g |
| 13oz Ribeye & Coconut Shrimp | 6.6g |
| Outback Style Prime Rib 12oz | 7.0g |
| Aussie Cobb Salad | 7.1g |
| Chocolate Thunder from Down Under | 7.2g |
| Down Under Trio | 7.3g |
| Chicken Tenders | 7.8g |
| Grilled Chicken on the Barbie (Entree) | 7.8g |
| Steakhouse Mac & Cheese | 7.9g |
| Classic Prime Rib 16oz | 7.9g |
| Outback Burger | 8.0g |
| Grilled Salmon | 8.0g |
| 13oz Ribeye & Grilled Shrimp | 8.2g |
| Outback Style Prime Rib 16oz | 8.9g |
| Caesar Salad | 9.0g |
| Sirloin & Grilled Chicken (8 oz Sirloin, 8 oz Chicken) | 9.1g |
| Sirloin & Grilled Chicken | 9.6g |
| Blue Cheese Vinaigrette | 10.0g |
| Sirloin & Alice Springs Chicken (8 oz Sirloin) | 10.1g |
| Sirloin & Alice Springs Chicken | 10.8g |
| Bloomin' Fried Chicken | 11.2g |
| Caramel Mustard Glazed Pork Chops | 11.3g |
| Caesar Side Salad | 11.4g |
| Remoulade Sauce | 11.4g |
| Sirloin & Ribs (5 oz Sirloin, 1/3 Rack) | 11.5g |
| Sirloin & Alice Springs Chicken (5 oz Sirloin) | 12.1g |
| Hooley Dooley Grilled Shrimp | 12.3g |
| Sirloin & Alice Springs Chicken (9 oz Sirloin) | 12.5g |
| Sirloin & Alice Springs Chicken (11 oz Sirloin) | 12.5g |
| Outback Ribs Half Rack | 12.6g |
| Sirloin & Ribs (6 oz Sirloin, 1/3 Rack) | 12.6g |
| Queensland Chicken & Shrimp Pasta | 12.7g |
| Sirloin & Ribs (11 oz Sirloin, 1/3 Rack) | 12.8g |
| Sirloin & Ribs (12 oz Sirloin, 1/3 Rack) | 12.8g |
| Sirloin & Ribs (9 oz Sirloin, 1/3 Rack) | 12.8g |
| Thousand Island Dressing | 12.8g |
| Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie (Add-On) | 12.9g |
| Toowoomba Salmon | 12.9g |
| Sirloin & Ribs (8 oz Sirloin, 1/3 Rack) | 13.0g |
| Aussie Steak Sammie (Dinner) | 13.1g |
| Perfectly Grilled Salmon | 13.7g |
| Alice Springs Chicken | 14.0g |
| Caesar Dressing | 14.0g |
| Creamy Blue Cheese | 14.3g |
| Ranch Dressing | 14.4g |
| 15oz Ribeye & Grilled Shrimp | 15.1g |
| Blue Cheese Pecan Chopped Side Salad | 15.7g |
| Sirloin & Ribs (5 oz Sirloin, 1/2 Rack) | 15.8g |
| Honey Mustard Sauce | 16.2g |
| Mustard Vinaigrette | 16.4g |
| Kingsland Pasta | 16.5g |
| Sirloin & Ribs | 16.8g |
| Sirloin & Ribs (11 oz Sirloin, 1/2 Rack) | 16.8g |
| Sirloin & Ribs (12 oz Sirloin, 1/2 Rack) | 17.0g |
| Sirloin & Ribs (9 oz Sirloin, 1/2 Rack) | 17.0g |
| Sirloin & Ribs (8 oz Sirloin, 1/2 Rack) | 17.0g |
| Aussie Cheese Fries | 18.3g |
| Alice Springs Chicken (5 oz Lunch) | 19.5g |
| Bloom Sauce | 19.8g |
| Triple-Layer Carrot Cake | 19.9g |
| Grilled Chicken Sammie | 20.7g |
| Classic Blue Cheese Wedge Side Salad | 22.3g |
| Bloomin' Chicken Sammie | 23.3g |
| Brisbane Caesar Salad | 23.4g |
| Outback Ribs Full Rack | 25.0g |
| Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla | 26.0g |
| Steakhouse Salad | 26.1g |
| Chimichurri Filet | 26.8g |
| Drovers Ribs & Chicken Platter | 30.7g |
| The Bloomin' Burger | 32.7g |
| Chicken Wings | 34.0g |
| Kookaburra Wings (Mild, 10 count) | 40.3g |
| Kookaburra Wings (Medium, 10 count) | 41.1g |
| Sweet BBQ Kookaburra Wings Entree | 47.8g |
| Kookaburra Wings (Hot, 10 count) | 54.3g |
| Buffalo Ranch Kookaburra Wings Entree | 97.8g |
Fry Oil History at Outback Steakhouse
Cooking in beef tallow since 1988.
Outback never followed the industry over to vegetable oil. A company spokeswoman confirmed in 2025 that the Bloomin' Onion and the rest of the fried menu still go into beef tallow. Source
Every documented oil switch across the industry lives on the Oil History timeline.
Frequently asked
Does Outback Steakhouse use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Outback Steakhouse fries in beef tallow, not seed oil. Across the 195 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.2g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Outback Steakhouse cook with?
Our research indicates: Beef tallow in the shared deep fryer (allergen page, created Aug 2026: "Deep fried items are fried in a shared fryer with beef tallow") - Bloomin Onion, Aussie Fries, coconut shrimp, tenders; butter finish on steaks and grilled proteins. Per outback.com/allergens. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Outback Steakhouse use beef tallow?
Yes. Our research indicates Outback Steakhouse fries in beef tallow. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Outback Steakhouse seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Outback Steakhouse fries in beef tallow, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Outback Steakhouse?
Victoria's Filet (6 oz) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Outback Steakhouse, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Outback Steakhouse?
Buffalo Ranch Kookaburra Wings Entree is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Outback Steakhouse, at an estimated 97.8g 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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See where Outback Steakhouse lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.