Seed-Oil-Free Restaurants
in Watertown

Roksana's is a traditional Persian kabab and rice restaurant specializing in grilled meats. The menu explicitly mentions olive oil for salmon marinades and butter in multiple catering rice dishes (Persian Jeweled Rice, Sour Cherry Rice, Persian Herbs Rice). Their core menu centers on chargrilled kababs and traditional Persian cooking methods. We found no mention of seed oils, vegetable oil, or deep fryers on their website. To be certain about all cooking oils used (especially for sautéed dishes and appetizers), consider calling 617-393-2229 to ask directly about their stew preparations and other items.

ButterBird is a chicken restaurant in Watertown, MA specializing in fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, and crispy comfort food. While the menu prominently features fried dishes (buttermilk fried chicken, crispy hash browns, fried mozzarella), there is no publicly available information about their cooking oils or fats. Given the heavy reliance on deep frying as a core menu function, and the absence of any explicit mention of clean fats (tallow, lard, butter) or seed-oil-free practices, it is likely they use conventional seed oils in their fryer operation. We recommend contacting them directly to ask about their cooking oils before visiting.

Buttermilk & Bourbon is a Southern/Cajun-style restaurant with an extensive menu of fried items including fried chicken (a flagship dish), fried catfish, fried beignets, onion rings, and french fries. While the menu does mention butter in various sauces and toppings, we found no specification of what oil they use for frying. Given the prominence of deep-fried items without clear documentation of clean fat sourcing, this restaurant likely uses standard seed oils for their fryer operations. We recommend calling them directly to ask whether they fry in butter, lard, tallow, or another clean fat — or if they use canola, vegetable, or soybean oil.