What oil does Eddie V's Prime Seafood fry in?
Eddie V's Prime Seafood cooks with 100% soybean oil for all fried items per the chain's own allergen guide (media.eddiev.com nutrition guide, valid July 1 2026, column "Fried (in 100% Soybean Oil)": french fries, fried shrimp, chicken fingers, crispy chicken sandwich, calamari, wagyu dumplings, spicy tuna on crispy rice). The same guide marks the jumbo lump crab cake and the Maine lobster tacos as Grilled, not fried; steaks and fish fillets are grilled..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Eddie V's Prime Seafood
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 |
|---|---|
| Chef's Selection of Oysters (6) | 1.0g |
| Yellowtail Sashimi | 1.0g |
| Maine Lobster Bisque (Cup) | 1.4g |
| 10 oz Filet Mignon | 1.7g |
| Maine Lobster Bisque (Bowl) | 1.9g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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 Eddie V's Prime Seafood report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Eddie V's Prime Seafood use beef tallow?
No. Eddie V's Prime Seafood cooks with 100% soybean oil for all fried items per the chain's own allergen guide (media.eddiev.com nutrition guide, valid July 1 2026, column "Fried (in 100% Soybean Oil)": french fries, fried shrimp, chicken fingers, crispy chicken sandwich, calamari, wagyu dumplings, spicy tuna on crispy rice). The same guide marks the jumbo lump crab cake and the Maine lobster tacos as Grilled, not fried; steaks and fish fillets are grilled., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.