What oil does Ruth's Chris Steak House fry in?
Ruth's Chris Steak House most likely fries in olive oil and butter, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: butter (steaks broiled at 1800F, served sizzling on a 500F plate with butter; kitchen described as largely seed-oil-free with olive oil for some prep per seedoilscout.com and a localfats.com phone survey "only butter") — but fried items (calamari, tempura onion rings, shoestring fries) are not confirmed and likely use a vegetable-oil fryer.
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Build my orderRuth's Chris Steak House at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Olive oil and butter (estimated) |
| Seed oils | No |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (4.6 g average per item, 43 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Olive oil: No · Butter: No |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Ruth's Chris Steak 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 |
|---|---|
| Shrimp Cocktail | 1.0g |
| Seared Ahi Tuna | 1.0g |
| Filet (11 oz, butter-topped) | 2.0g |
| Petite Filet (8 oz, butter-topped) | 2.0g |
| Veal Osso Buco Ravioli | 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 Ruth's Chris Steak House 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 Ruth's Chris Steak House fry in?
Ruth's Chris Steak House most likely fries in olive oil and butter, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: butter (steaks broiled at 1800F, served sizzling on a 500F plate with butter; kitchen described as largely seed-oil-free with olive oil for some prep per seedoilscout.com and a localfats.com phone survey "only butter") — but fried items (calamari, tempura onion rings, shoestring fries) are not confirmed and likely use a vegetable-oil fryer.
Does Ruth's Chris Steak House use seed oils?
Not in the fryer: Ruth's Chris Steak House most likely fries in olive oil and butter. The chain has not confirmed it. Check the grams for each item.
Does Ruth's Chris Steak House use beef tallow?
No. Ruth's Chris Steak House most likely fries in olive oil and butter, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Ruth's Chris Steak House use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Ruth's Chris Steak House most likely fries in olive oil and butter. 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 Ruth's Chris Steak House?
Artisan Chicken Sandwich (5.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Broiled Salmon (5.0 g) and Ruth's Chopped Salad (10.0 g).
Which Ruth's Chris Steak House item has the most seed oil?
Fried Calamari (Asian chili sauce), at about 10.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.