What oil does Ted's Montana Grill fry in?
Ted's Montana Grill fries in canola oil.
In detail: 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.
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Build my orderTed's Montana Grill at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (10.2 g average per item, 105 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes |
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 |
|---|---|
| Ted's Bison Filet (8oz) | 4.0g |
| Balsamic Blue Steak Salad (bison) | 4.9g |
| 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. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Ted's Montana Grill fry in?
Ted's Montana Grill fries in canola oil. In detail: 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.
Does Ted's Montana Grill use seed oils?
Yes. Ted's Montana Grill fries in canola oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 10.2 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Ted's Montana Grill use beef tallow?
No. Ted's Montana Grill fries in canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does Ted's Montana Grill use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Ted's Montana Grill fries in canola oil. 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 Ted's Montana Grill?
Ted's Bison Filet (8oz) (4.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Balsamic Blue Steak Salad (bison) (4.9 g) and Bison Short Ribs (5.1 g).
Which Ted's Montana Grill item has the most seed oil?
Homemade Chips (starter), at about 49.9 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.