10 Clean, Seed-Oil-Free Restaurants in NYC (Grass-Fed & Organic-Minded)

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Quick take: For reliably “clean” cooking fats in NYC, aim for spots using extra-virgin olive oil, avocado oil, beef tallow, butter or ghee. Still ask about friers and dressings—that’s where seed oils sneak in.

NYC Top 10 (with quick ordering tips)

1) Springbone Kitchen (multiple locations)

Why: Publicly states no seed oils ever; 100% gluten-free; grass-fed beef. Great for bowls and bone broth.
Order tip: Bowls, bone-broth soups, salmon or grass-fed beef mains.

2) Locanut (Chelsea)

Why: “Seed Oils Free” house-made items; cooks with EVOO and bakes with coconut oil; aioli with avocado oil. Uses grass-fed meats and wild fish.
Order tip: Build-a-bowl; check daily proteins (pasture-raised / grass-fed) and EVOO dressings.

3) Hearth (East Village)

Why: Chef Marco Canora’s kitchen says they avoid seed oils; uses olive oil, butter, and animal fats. Beef-tallow fried potatoes are a staple.
Order tip: Roasted/sautéed mains; tallow potatoes; confirm oil for any fried items.

4) COTE Korean Steakhouse (Flatiron)

Why: Core grill service uses beef tallow; most sides are safe; avoid deep-fried items if you’re strict.
Order tip: Steak grilled at the table; ask about sides/dressings and anything fried.

5) Hawksmoor (Gramercy)

Why: Menu lists beef fat fries; steak program with solid sourcing.
Order tip: Steaks, beef-fat fries; ask about dressings and sauté oils on the day.

6) Pubkey (Greenwich Village)

Why: Bar food but fries and fried items are cooked in 100% beef tallow (they say it right on the menu).
Order tip: Fries, chicken tenders; verify any sauces/dressings.

7) Tony Dragon’s Grille (Upper East Side food truck)

Why: Community-verified for olive oil with quality proteins like wild salmon and grass-fed steak.
Order tip: Ask what they’re grilling in that day; choose grilled plates over fried.

8) Sweetgreen (various Manhattan locations)

Why: Chain announced a seed-oil-free menu shift in 2025; several NYC stores flagged for olive-oil use. Always confirm dressings at your location.
Order tip: Salads with olive-oil-based dressings; skip limited-time items if unsure.

9) Taboonette (Union Sq)

Why: Middle-Eastern spot reported to use olive oil for most cooking; as usual, avoid items cooked in shared fryers if you’re strict.
Order tip: Shawarma/kebabs, roasted veg, hummus; ask about fryers and chips.

10) Alba’s Pizza & Restaurant (Astoria, bonus outer-borough pick)

Why: Community-listed as seed-oil-free using tallow and olive oil—a rare pizzeria option.
Order tip: Pizza, salads; confirm finishing oils and any fried starters.

How to order “seed-oil smart” anywhere

  • Ask first: “What oil do you cook with? What oil is in the fryer today? Which dressings are olive-oil based?”
  • Pick grill/roast over fry: Grilled, roasted, or braised mains typically use EVOO, butter, or tallow.
  • Swap dressings: Choose lemon + olive oil or a vinaigrette you confirm is EVOO-based.
  • Watch the sides: Fries and chips are the most likely to be seed-oil cooked unless the kitchen states tallow/olive/avocado oil.

Disclaimer: Kitchens change ingredients. Always verify oils with staff if seed-oil-free is essential for you or your family.

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