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What oil does 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse fry in?

54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.

In detail: Deep fryer confirmed but oil type not disclosed publicly; industry-default vegetable/soybean-canola blend assumed. Extensive fried menu (calamari, fried pickles, boneless/bone-in wings, chicken fingers, fried shrimp, onion rings, fried fish tacos, french fries, waffle fries) all run through shared fryers per their own allergen sheet.

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54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse at a glance

Fry oil (US)Vegetable oil blend and soybean oil (estimated)
Seed oilsYes
Beef tallowNo
Peanut oilNo
Seed oil gradeF (12.2 g average per item, 188 items)
Is it a seed oil?Vegetable oil: Yes · Soybean oil: Yes
FExtreme Risk: 12.2g avg PUFA/item across 188 items

The 5 cleanest things to order at 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse

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.

ItemPUFA
Filet Mignon1.7g
Flat-Iron Steak3.1g
Idaho Baked Potato Soup, Cup3.5g
Tom's Sole3.6g
Protein Power Grain Bowl, Chicken4.1g

Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.

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Why the frying oil matters

Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.

Frequently asked

What oil does 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse fry in?

54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Deep fryer confirmed but oil type not disclosed publicly; industry-default vegetable/soybean-canola blend assumed. Extensive fried menu (calamari, fried pickles, boneless/bone-in wings, chicken fingers, fried shrimp, onion rings, fried fish tacos, french fries, waffle fries) all run through shared fryers per their own allergen sheet.

Does 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse use seed oils?

Yes. 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is F, about 12.2 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.

Does 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse use beef tallow?

No. 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.

Does 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse use peanut oil?

Not that we can find. 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.

What is the lowest seed oil order at 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse?

Filet Mignon (1.7 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Flat-Iron Steak (3.1 g) and Protein Power Grain Bowl, Chicken (4.1 g).

Which 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse item has the most seed oil?

Chicken Caesar Salad, Blackened, at about 46.5 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.

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