What oil does Ocean Prime fry in?
Ocean Prime most likely cooks with soybean and canola oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: 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.
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Build my orderOcean Prime at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean and canola oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (5.1 g average per item, 37 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Canola oil: Yes |
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 |
|---|---|
| Chilled Crab Meat Cocktail | 1.0g |
| Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail | 1.0g |
| Prime Steak Tartare | 2.0g |
| Twin Lobster Tails | 2.0g |
| 8 oz Filet Mignon | 2.0g |
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 Ocean Prime 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 Ocean Prime fry in?
Ocean Prime most likely cooks with soybean and canola oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: 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.
Does Ocean Prime use seed oils?
Yes. Ocean Prime most likely cooks with soybean and canola oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is B, about 5.1 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Ocean Prime use beef tallow?
No. Ocean Prime most likely cooks with soybean and canola oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Ocean Prime use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Ocean Prime most likely cooks with soybean and canola 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 Ocean Prime?
Prime Steak Tartare (2.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: 8 oz Filet Mignon (2.0 g) and Teriyaki Salmon (5.0 g).
Which Ocean Prime item has the most seed oil?
Fish Sandwich, at about 14.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.