The Capital Grille Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, The Capital Grille cooks with: Dry-aged steaks broiled/hand-carved and finished with butter (low-PUFA beef fat + butter); fryer is 100% soybean oil per the official allergen guide (thecapitalgrille.com nutrition/allergen PDF, valid 08.24.26; the same statement appeared in the 07.01.26 edition). Across the 88 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at The Capital Grille
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: Filet Mignon 8 oz., 1.4g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Strawberry Fizz | 0.0g |
| Cucumber Spritz | 0.0g |
| Shrimp/Prawn Cocktail (5) | 0.1g |
| Fresh Oysters On The Half Shell (6) | 0.2g |
| Cold Shellfish Platter | 0.5g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Soy Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon | 58.8g |
| Mushroom Truffle Arancini | 43.5g |
| Pan-Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers | 43.1g |
| Sirloin Steak Frites with Aji Verde & Herb Aioli | 41.2g |
| Lobster and Crab Cake with Lemon Basil Aioli | 33.4g |
Every The Capital Grille item, ranked
All 88 items we have for The Capital Grille, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Mint Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Fizz | 0.0g |
| Cucumber Spritz | 0.0g |
| Fresh Brewed Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Housemade Grapefruit Soda | 0.0g |
| Shrimp/Prawn Cocktail (5) | 0.1g |
| Fresh Oysters On The Half Shell (6) | 0.2g |
| Cold Shellfish Platter | 0.5g |
| Butternut Squash Bisque with Curried Apples (Cup) | 0.7g |
| Porcini-Rubbed Lollipop Lamb Chops (2) | 0.7g |
| Tuna Tartare with Avocado, Mango and Sriracha | 0.8g |
| Oysters Rockefeller Style with Champagne Brie Fondue | 0.9g |
| New England Clam Chowder (Cup) | 0.9g |
| Butternut Squash Bisque with Curried Apples (Bowl) | 1.0g |
| Caramelized French Onion Soup (Cup) | 1.1g |
| New England Clam Chowder (Bowl) | 1.2g |
| Lobster Bisque (Cup) | 1.4g |
| Filet Mignon 8 oz. | 1.4g |
| Sliced Filet Mignon with Cipollini Onions, Wild Mushrooms and Fig Essence (Lunch) | 1.5g |
| Lobster Bisque (Bowl) | 1.6g |
| Filet Mignon 10 oz. | 1.7g |
| Mini Tenderloin Sandwiches with Mushrooms and Herb Cheese (2) | 1.7g |
| Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake with Cocoa Powder and Fresh Raspberries | 1.7g |
| Seared Tenderloin with Butter Poached Lobster Tails | 1.8g |
| Sliced Filet Mignon with Cipollini Onions, Wild Mushrooms and Fig Essence (Dinner) | 1.8g |
| Mint Gremolata and Honey Crusted Double Cut Lamb Rib Chops | 2.1g |
| Caramelized French Onion Soup (Crock) | 2.2g |
| Bone-In Dry Aged Strip 14 oz. | 2.3g |
| Snake River Farms Gold Wagyu Steak Tartare | 2.3g |
| Dry Aged NY Strip 14 oz. | 2.5g |
| Coconut Cream Pie with House Made Rum Caramel Sauce | 2.5g |
| Seasonal Berries & Cream, with Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise & Almond Biscotti | 2.5g |
| Dry Aged Strip au Poivre with Courvoisier Cream | 2.5g |
| Oysters Casino (2) | 2.6g |
| Dry Aged Bone-In NY Strip 18 oz. | 2.9g |
| Classic Crème Brûlée | 3.2g |
| Ribeye Steak Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Havarti | 3.5g |
| Sautéed Spinach with Garlic Confit | 3.5g |
| Seared Sea Bass with Shiitake Mushrooms, Asparagus and Miso Butter | 3.6g |
| Dry Aged Porterhouse 24 oz. | 3.7g |
| Creamed Spinach | 3.8g |
| Kona-Crusted Dry Aged Bone-In NY Strip with Shallot Butter | 3.9g |
| Sam's Mashed Potatoes | 3.9g |
| Gorgonzola-Crusted Dry Aged Bone-In NY Strip with Cabernet Reduction | 4.1g |
| Porcini Rubbed Bone-In Ribeye with 15-Year Aged Balsamic | 4.3g |
| Bone-In Ribeye 22 oz. | 4.3g |
| Sesame Seared Tuna with Gingered Rice, White Soy and Sambal Vinaigrette (Lunch) | 4.6g |
| Sesame Seared Tuna with Gingered Rice, White Soy and Sambal Vinaigrette (Dinner) | 4.6g |
| Wagyu Filet Mignon with Crispy Potato | 5.7g |
| Creamed Corn with Bacon | 5.9g |
| Spinach Salad with Riesling Poached Pears and Brown Butter Vinaigrette | 6.3g |
| The Capital Grille Cheesecake | 6.8g |
| Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Couscous, Asparagus and Heirloom Tomatoes | 6.8g |
| Warm Apple Tarte with Miso Butterscotch, Toasted Almond Honey Gelato | 6.8g |
| Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Crushed Pistachios and Citrus Vinaigrette | 7.0g |
| Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella w/Tomatoes | 8.1g |
| Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Mosto | 8.1g |
| Seared Sea Scallops with Maine Lobster and Asparagus Risotto | 8.7g |
| Sea Salt Fries | 9.0g |
| Au Gratin Potatoes | 9.0g |
| Caesar Salad with Grana Padano Croutons | 9.1g |
| Roasted Chicken Breast with Fingerling Potatoes and Dijon Cream (Lunch) | 9.1g |
| Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese | 10.3g |
| Field Greens, Butter Leaf Lettuce, Heirloom Tomatoes with Parmesan Vinaigrette | 10.4g |
| The Grille's Signature Cheeseburger with Caramelized Onions, Grand Cru Gruy�re and Shallot Aioli | 10.4g |
| Seared Citrus-Glazed Salmon with Marcona Almonds and Brown Butter | 11.3g |
| Nueske's Cherrywood Bacon, Korean BBQ Glaze | 11.3g |
| Grilled Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Miso Aioli | 11.9g |
| Roasted Chicken Breast with Fingerling Potatoes and Dijon Cream (Dinner) | 12.7g |
| Caesar Salad Bites | 13.0g |
| Sliced Dry Aged NY Strip, Aji Verde | 13.4g |
| Petite Filet Sandwiches (2) | 13.7g |
| Housemade Chips | 13.8g |
| The Capital Grille Cobb Salad with Sliced Tenderloin and Mustard Dressing | 17.1g |
| Seared Salmon with Avocado, Mango and Tomato Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette | 19.3g |
| Crispy Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Miso Aioli | 19.4g |
| Maine Lobster Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette | 19.7g |
| Roasted Wild Mushrooms | 22.7g |
| Grand Plateau | 23.7g |
| Wedge Salad with Gorgonzola, Candied Bacon and Heirloom Tomatoes | 25.2g |
| Caviar & Caramelized Onion Dip, Housemade Chips | 26.6g |
| Parmesan Truffle Fries | 26.8g |
| Cast Iron Garlic Shrimp | 32.7g |
| Lobster and Crab Cake with Lemon Basil Aioli | 33.4g |
| Sirloin Steak Frites with Aji Verde & Herb Aioli | 41.2g |
| Pan-Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers | 43.1g |
| Mushroom Truffle Arancini | 43.5g |
| Soy Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon | 58.8g |
Frequently asked
Does The Capital Grille use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, The Capital Grille cooks with: Dry-aged steaks broiled/hand-carved and finished with butter (low-PUFA beef fat + butter); fryer is 100% soybean oil per the official allergen guide (thecapitalgrille.com nutrition/allergen PDF, valid 08.24.26; the same statement appeared in the 07.01.26 edition). Across the 88 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does The Capital Grille cook with?
Our research indicates: Dry-aged steaks broiled/hand-carved and finished with butter (low-PUFA beef fat + butter); fryer is 100% soybean oil per the official allergen guide (thecapitalgrille.com nutrition/allergen PDF, valid 08.24.26; the same statement appeared in the 07.01.26 edition). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does The Capital Grille use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Dry-aged steaks broiled/hand-carved and finished with butter (low-PUFA beef fat + butter); fryer is 100% soybean oil per the official allergen guide (thecapitalgrille.com nutrition/allergen PDF, valid 08.24.26; the same statement appeared in the 07.01.26 edition). Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is The Capital Grille seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates The Capital Grille cooks with Dry-aged steaks broiled/hand-carved and finished with butter (low-PUFA beef fat + butter); fryer is 100% soybean oil per the official allergen guide (thecapitalgrille.com nutrition/allergen PDF, valid 08.24.26; the same statement appeared in the 07.01.26 edition), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at The Capital Grille?
Strawberry Fizz is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Capital Grille, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at The Capital Grille?
Soy Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at The Capital Grille, at an estimated 58.8g 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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