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 111 menu items we analyzed, it averages 15.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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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: Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tenders, 4.9g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mr Pibb | 0.0g |
| Island Hopper | 0.0g |
| Thai Crispy Calamari | 3.6g |
| Roasted Baby Potatoes | 3.9g |
| Mac and Cheese | 4.4g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Big Louie Burger | 64.2g |
| Steak Frites | 58.4g |
| Beer Battered Fish and Chips | 45.0g |
| Garlic Parmesan Wings | 44.5g |
| Ragin' Hangover Helper | 42.6g |
Every Bar Louie item, ranked
All 111 items we have for Bar Louie, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sprite | 0.0g |
| Red Bull | 0.0g |
| Mr Pibb | 0.0g |
| Apple Juice | 0.0g |
| Sweet Peach Tea | 0.0g |
| Seagram's Ginger Ale | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper | 0.0g |
| Pineapple Upside Down Margarita (Non-Alcoholic) | 0.0g |
| Sugar Free Red Bull | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke | 0.0g |
| Cranberry Juice | 0.0g |
| Minute Maid Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Island Hopper | 0.0g |
| Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Whole Milk | 0.6g |
| Kids Chocolate Sundae | 1.0g |
| Side Mac and Cheese | 2.4g |
| Thai Crispy Calamari | 3.6g |
| Roasted Baby Potatoes | 3.9g |
| Mac and Cheese | 4.4g |
| Buffalo Chicken Tenders | 4.6g |
| Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tenders | 4.9g |
| Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders | 4.9g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders | 4.9g |
| Kids Mac N Cheese | 4.9g |
| Avocado Toast | 5.0g |
| French Onion Soup | 5.1g |
| Side French Fries | 5.4g |
| Sweet Thai Chili Chicken Tenders | 5.8g |
| Hot Honey Chicken Tenders | 5.8g |
| Side House Salad | 6.0g |
| Side Caesar Salad | 6.2g |
| Roasted Asparagus | 6.6g |
| Kids Chicken Fingers with French Fries | 6.6g |
| Kids Cheese Flatbread | 7.0g |
| Roasted Zucchini | 8.2g |
| Reuben | 8.3g |
| Side Loaded Fries | 8.3g |
| Kids Pepperoni Flatbread | 9.0g |
| Kids Mini Cheeseburgers with French Fries | 9.6g |
| Creamy Tomato Basil Soup | 9.9g |
| Plain Chicken Tenders | 10.1g |
| Beef Sliders | 10.2g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese with French Fries | 10.3g |
| Cinnamon Donut Holes | 10.8g |
| Side Tater Tots | 10.8g |
| Triple Chocolate Cake | 12.8g |
| Side Loaded Tater Tots | 13.0g |
| The Impossible Burger | 13.3g |
| Louie's Choice Cheeseburger | 13.6g |
| Louie's Breakfast | 13.7g |
| Buffalo Chicken Wrap | 13.9g |
| Chef Burger | 14.2g |
| Patty Melt | 14.4g |
| Bacon and Hot Honey Flatbread | 15.1g |
| Spinach and Artichoke Dip | 15.1g |
| Pepperoni Flatbread | 16.1g |
| Spicy Chicken Fundido | 16.4g |
| Kickin' Hot Chicken Sandwich | 16.5g |
| Bavarian Pretzels with Beer Cheese | 16.6g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 17.2g |
| Truffle Mushroom Crunch Burger | 17.6g |
| Blazin Burger | 17.7g |
| Chicken & Bacon Avocado Wrap | 18.0g |
| New Orleans Chicken and Shrimp Pasta | 18.2g |
| Trio Dips and Chips | 19.2g |
| Bacon and Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 19.3g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 19.8g |
| Louie's Cheesesteak Sandwich | 20.0g |
| Truffle Mushroom Asparagus Flatbread | 20.3g |
| Salmon Sliders | 21.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Flatbread | 21.5g |
| Citrus Grilled Salmon | 21.5g |
| Bacon and Egg Flatbread | 21.5g |
| Buffalo Bone-In Wings | 22.0g |
| All-Nighter Burger | 22.0g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 22.0g |
| The Southern Clucker | 22.0g |
| Bruschetta | 22.1g |
| Nashville Hot Wings | 22.2g |
| Plain Bone-In Wings | 22.2g |
| Lemon Pepper Wings | 22.2g |
| Chipotle BBQ Wings | 22.2g |
| Sweet Thai Chili Wings | 23.2g |
| Hot Honey Wings | 23.2g |
| Bacon Cheddar Burger | 23.4g |
| BLTA Chopped Salad | 23.8g |
| Monterey Chicken | 24.2g |
| Chipotle BBQ Burger | 24.3g |
| Cajun Salmon and Shrimp | 25.0g |
| Margherita Flatbread | 25.1g |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders | 25.7g |
| Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders | 25.8g |
| BBQ Chicken Salad | 26.9g |
| Side Truffle Fries | 27.6g |
| Loaded Tots | 28.0g |
| Chicken Nachos | 28.0g |
| House Slaw | 28.2g |
| Fried Cheese Curds | 29.5g |
| Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich | 30.0g |
| Black Bean Hummus | 30.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders | 31.2g |
| Hand-Breaded Fried Pickles | 34.2g |
| Parmesan Crusted Chicken | 35.7g |
| Truffle Fries | 36.0g |
| Ragin' Hangover Helper | 42.6g |
| Garlic Parmesan Wings | 44.5g |
| Beer Battered Fish and Chips | 45.0g |
| Steak Frites | 58.4g |
| Big Louie Burger | 64.2g |
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 111 menu items we analyzed, it averages 15.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme 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?
Mr Pibb is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bar Louie, at an estimated 0.0g 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 64.2g 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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