What oil does Yard House fry in?
Yard House cooks with Fried in 100% soybean oil, per the PREPARATION legend of the chain's own Nutrition/Allergen Guide dated June 8, 2026 (media.yardhouse.com/en_us/pdf/Nutrition_Dietary_Allergen_Guide.pdf), which replaces the Aug 2021 canola note; soybean-oil dressings and sauces..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Yard House
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 |
|---|---|
| House Steak Sauce | 0.0g |
| House Light Lager (Pint/Goblet) | 0.0g |
| House Light Lager (23 oz.) | 0.0g |
| House Light Lager (Half Yard) | 0.0g |
| Buffalo | 0.5g |
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 Yard House report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Yard House use beef tallow?
No. Yard House cooks with Fried in 100% soybean oil, per the PREPARATION legend of the chain's own Nutrition/Allergen Guide dated June 8, 2026 (media.yardhouse.com/en_us/pdf/Nutrition_Dietary_Allergen_Guide.pdf), which replaces the Aug 2021 canola note; soybean-oil dressings and sauces., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.