What oil does Seasons 52 fry in?
Seasons 52 cooks with no deep fryer in the kitchen; food is oak-fire grilled or brick-oven roasted instead. Fat comes from olive oil used in marinades, flatbreads, and vinaigrettes, dairy/butter in sauces, and rendered fat from the grilled meats and fish; exact oil brand in the dressings isn't published..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Seasons 52
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 |
|---|---|
| Lobster Bisque - Cup | 0.7g |
| Lobster Bisque - Bowl | 0.9g |
| Romaine Caesar | 1.7g |
| Field Greens | 1.7g |
| Caramelized Brussels Sprouts | 1.7g |
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 Seasons 52 report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Seasons 52 use beef tallow?
No. Seasons 52 cooks with no deep fryer in the kitchen; food is oak-fire grilled or brick-oven roasted instead. Fat comes from olive oil used in marinades, flatbreads, and vinaigrettes, dairy/butter in sauces, and rendered fat from the grilled meats and fish; exact oil brand in the dressings isn't published., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.