Bar Louie Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Bar Louie cooks with: frying oil undisclosed publicly; assumed soybean/vegetable oil blend (standard for casual gastrobar fryers, higher-PUFA-wins) — official Nutritional Guide (May 2025) lists fat grams but not oil type (barlouie.com). Across the 46 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Bar Louie
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.
Cleanest full order: New Orleans Chicken and Shrimp Pasta, 9.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Thai Crispy Calamari | 3.0g |
| Pepperoni Flatbread | 5.0g |
| Beef Sliders | 6.0g |
| Margherita Flatbread | 7.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Flatbread | 7.0g |
What to Avoid at Bar Louie
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Big Louie Burger | 27.0g |
| Citrus Grilled Salmon | 19.0g |
| Chicken Nachos | 16.0g |
| House Slaw | 16.0g |
| Chipotle BBQ Burger | 15.0g |
Every Bar Louie item, ranked
All 46 items we have for Bar Louie, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Thai Crispy Calamari | 3.0g |
| Avocado Toast | 4.0g |
| Pepperoni Flatbread | 5.0g |
| Triple Chocolate Cake | 6.0g |
| Beef Sliders | 6.0g |
| Margherita Flatbread | 7.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Flatbread | 7.0g |
| Spinach and Artichoke Dip | 7.0g |
| Mac and Cheese | 7.0g |
| Bacon and Hot Honey Flatbread | 8.0g |
| New Orleans Chicken and Shrimp Pasta | 9.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 9.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Wrap | 9.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Tenders | 10.0g |
| Truffle Fries | 10.0g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 10.0g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 10.0g |
| Patty Melt | 10.0g |
| BLTA Chopped Salad | 10.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Salad | 11.0g |
| Louie's Choice Cheeseburger | 11.0g |
| Hand-Breaded Fried Pickles | 11.0g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders | 11.0g |
| Louie's Cheesesteak Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Monterey Chicken | 11.0g |
| Bavarian Pretzels with Beer Cheese | 11.0g |
| Reuben | 11.0g |
| Steak Frites | 11.0g |
| All-Nighter Burger | 12.0g |
| Truffle Mushroom Crunch Burger | 12.0g |
| Bacon Cheddar Burger | 12.0g |
| Nashville Hot Wings | 12.0g |
| The Impossible Burger | 12.0g |
| Kickin' Hot Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Buffalo Bone-In Wings | 13.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich | 13.0g |
| Cinnamon Donut Holes | 13.0g |
| The Southern Clucker | 13.0g |
| Loaded Tots | 14.0g |
| Garlic Parmesan Wings | 14.0g |
| Chipotle BBQ Burger | 15.0g |
| Beer Battered Fish and Chips | 15.0g |
| Chicken Nachos | 16.0g |
| House Slaw | 16.0g |
| Citrus Grilled Salmon | 19.0g |
| Big Louie Burger | 27.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Bar Louie use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Bar Louie cooks with: frying oil undisclosed publicly; assumed soybean/vegetable oil blend (standard for casual gastrobar fryers, higher-PUFA-wins) — official Nutritional Guide (May 2025) lists fat grams but not oil type (barlouie.com). Across the 46 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Bar Louie cook with?
Our research indicates: frying oil undisclosed publicly; assumed soybean/vegetable oil blend (standard for casual gastrobar fryers, higher-PUFA-wins) — official Nutritional Guide (May 2025) lists fat grams but not oil type (barlouie.com). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Bar Louie use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Bar Louie cooks with frying oil undisclosed publicly; assumed soybean/vegetable oil blend (standard for casual gastrobar fryers, higher-PUFA-wins) — official Nutritional Guide (May 2025) lists fat grams but not oil type (barlouie.com), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Bar Louie seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Bar Louie cooks with frying oil undisclosed publicly; assumed soybean/vegetable oil blend (standard for casual gastrobar fryers, higher-PUFA-wins) — official Nutritional Guide (May 2025) lists fat grams but not oil type (barlouie.com), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Bar Louie?
Thai Crispy Calamari is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bar Louie, at an estimated 3.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Bar Louie?
Big Louie Burger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bar Louie, at an estimated 27.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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