What oil does Ted's Montana Grill fry in?
Ted's Montana Grill cooks with Canola oil in the fryer, per the chain's OWN ingredient statements (branded nutrition portal label endpoint, 2026): every fried item lists 'Oil, Fry [Canola Oil, TBHQ, Citric Acid, Dimethylpolysiloxane]' - plain canola, with no high-oleic claim anywhere in Ted's own text; the earlier 'high-oleic' note came from a third-party 2007 trans-fat article and is retired. Fresh Cut Fries (oil + potato + salt only) print 1.57 g sat on 21.96 g fat = 7.1%, the canola family. Steaks, grilled chicken, roasted broccoli and vinaigrettes use 'Oil Blend, Olive/Canola [Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil]' (canola first) - the trout is NOT olive-oil seared as the old note said. Ted's Burger Seasoning, on nearly every savoury item, still lists partially hydrogenated soybean oil, the declared source of the 0.5-3 g trans fat on its 2026 panels..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Ted's Montana Grill
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 |
|---|---|
| Strawberry Shortcake | 3.2g |
| Ted's Bison Filet (8oz) | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 5.0g |
| Bison Short Ribs | 5.1g |
| Ted's Beef Filet (8oz) | 5.7g |
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 Ted's Montana Grill report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Ted's Montana Grill use beef tallow?
No. Ted's Montana Grill cooks with Canola oil in the fryer, per the chain's OWN ingredient statements (branded nutrition portal label endpoint, 2026): every fried item lists 'Oil, Fry [Canola Oil, TBHQ, Citric Acid, Dimethylpolysiloxane]' - plain canola, with no high-oleic claim anywhere in Ted's own text; the earlier 'high-oleic' note came from a third-party 2007 trans-fat article and is retired. Fresh Cut Fries (oil + potato + salt only) print 1.57 g sat on 21.96 g fat = 7.1%, the canola family. Steaks, grilled chicken, roasted broccoli and vinaigrettes use 'Oil Blend, Olive/Canola [Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil]' (canola first) - the trout is NOT olive-oil seared as the old note said. Ted's Burger Seasoning, on nearly every savoury item, still lists partially hydrogenated soybean oil, the declared source of the 0.5-3 g trans fat on its 2026 panels., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.