What oil does Ocean Prime fry in?
Ocean Prime cooks with No public disclosure of the specific fryer oil; industry default (a soybean/canola-type blend, standard for upscale steakhouse-seafood kitchens) is assumed but not confirmed. Fried items on the menu include Point Judith calamari, tempura preparations (lobster tempura sticks, tempura rolls), and truffle fries/tater tots, so a fryer is confirmed in use; most of the menu's fat otherwise comes from butter, cream sauces, and grilled/seared steak and seafood..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Ocean Prime
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 |
|---|---|
| Oysters on Half Shell | 0.0g |
| Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail | 1.0g |
| Chilled Crab Meat Cocktail | 1.0g |
| 8 oz Filet Mignon | 2.0g |
| Prime Steak Tartare | 2.0g |
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 Ocean Prime report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Ocean Prime use beef tallow?
No. Ocean Prime cooks with No public disclosure of the specific fryer oil; industry default (a soybean/canola-type blend, standard for upscale steakhouse-seafood kitchens) is assumed but not confirmed. Fried items on the menu include Point Judith calamari, tempura preparations (lobster tempura sticks, tempura rolls), and truffle fries/tater tots, so a fryer is confirmed in use; most of the menu's fat otherwise comes from butter, cream sauces, and grilled/seared steak and seafood., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.