What oil does Dave & Buster's fry in?
Dave & Buster's cooks with Undisclosed - the Spring 2026 nutrition and allergen brochures only reference 'common fryer oil' for cross-contact and never name an oil. Assumed soybean under the higher-PUFA rule, but the guide's own numbers point to a low-saturated fryer oil: Sweet Potato Fries print 10 g fat / 0 g saturated and the garlic-parmesan-truffle fries 80 g / 15 g (19%) - neither palm nor tallow could produce that. Wings are published as a calorie range only..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Dave & Buster's
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 |
|---|---|
| Tuscan Chicken Alfredo | 3.0g |
| Crispy Tempura-Battered Shrimp (3 pc) | 7.0g |
| Buster's Cheeseburger | 9.0g |
| Boneless Wings (10 pc) | 9.0g |
| Buffalo Wings (10 pc, bone-in) | 11.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhy 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 Dave & Buster's report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Dave & Buster's use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Dave & Buster's uses: Undisclosed - the Spring 2026 nutrition and allergen brochures only reference 'common fryer oil' for cross-contact and never name an oil. Assumed soybean under the higher-PUFA rule, but the guide's own numbers point to a low-saturated fryer oil: Sweet Potato Fries print 10 g fat / 0 g saturated and the garlic-parmesan-truffle fries 80 g / 15 g (19%) - neither palm nor tallow could produce that. Wings are published as a calorie range only.. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.