What oil does STK Steakhouse fry in?
STK Steakhouse cooks with Deep-fries a handful of apps and sides (triple-cooked truffle fries, cheesy tater tots, crispy calamari, egg rolls) in a shared fryer - a Chicago location's allergen note confirms the egg rolls are fried in the same oil as the fish and chips; steaks and mains are seared/grilled, not fried. No official allergen PDF, nutrition page, or franchise disclosure document was found that names the actual fryer oil, so the soybean or canola blend typical of scratch-kitchen steakhouse chains is assumed, not confirmed..
The 5 cleanest things to order at STK Steakhouse
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 | 1.0g |
| Burrata | 3.0g |
| Maple & Bourbon Nueske's Bacon | 3.0g |
| Filet (10oz) | 3.0g |
| Baby Gem Caesar | 4.0g |
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 STK Steakhouse report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does STK Steakhouse use beef tallow?
No. STK Steakhouse cooks with Deep-fries a handful of apps and sides (triple-cooked truffle fries, cheesy tater tots, crispy calamari, egg rolls) in a shared fryer - a Chicago location's allergen note confirms the egg rolls are fried in the same oil as the fish and chips; steaks and mains are seared/grilled, not fried. No official allergen PDF, nutrition page, or franchise disclosure document was found that names the actual fryer oil, so the soybean or canola blend typical of scratch-kitchen steakhouse chains is assumed, not confirmed., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.