What oil does Famous Dave's fry in?
Famous Dave's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: Smoked/BBQ meats in beef/pork/poultry fat (tallow/lard); fried items and mayo-based sides use soybean/vegetable oil; cornbread uses canola-soybean blend.
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Build my orderFamous Dave's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | Yes |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (14.8 g average per item, 98 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Famous Dave'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 |
|---|---|
| Garden Salad | 1.8g |
| Dave's Award-Winning Chili | 2.2g |
| Devil's Spit Chicken (half) | 4.0g |
| Chicken Tenders (3 pc) | 4.6g |
| Dave's Sassy BBQ Salad | 4.8g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Famous Dave's use?
- What oil does Texas Roadhouse use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Outback Steakhouse use? Beef tallow
- What oil does LongHorn Steakhouse use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Logan's Roadhouse use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Ponderosa Steakhouse use? Soybean and corn oil (estimated)
- What oil does Golden Corral use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Billy Sims BBQ use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Soulman's Bar-B-Que use? Soybean oil (estimated)
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 Famous Dave's 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 Famous Dave's fry in?
Famous Dave's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. In detail: Smoked/BBQ meats in beef/pork/poultry fat (tallow/lard); fried items and mayo-based sides use soybean/vegetable oil; cornbread uses canola-soybean blend.
Does Famous Dave's use seed oils?
Yes. Famous Dave's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is F, about 14.8 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Famous Dave's use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our notes: Smoked/BBQ meats in beef/pork/poultry fat (tallow/lard); fried items and mayo-based sides use soybean/vegetable oil; cornbread uses canola-soybean blend.
Does Famous Dave's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Famous Dave's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. 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 Famous Dave's?
Garden Salad (1.8 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Chicken Tenders (3 pc) (4.6 g) and Dave's Sassy BBQ Salad (4.8 g).
Which Famous Dave's item has the most seed oil?
All-American BBQ Feast (Georgia Chopped Pork), at about 163.5 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.