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 18 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.2g 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
| Thai Crispy Calamari | 3.0g PUFA |
| Margherita Flatbread | 7.0g PUFA |
| Bacon and Hot Honey Flatbread | 8.0g PUFA |
| New Orleans Chicken and Shrimp Pasta | 9.0g PUFA |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 9.0g PUFA |
What to Avoid at Bar Louie
| Garlic Parmesan Wings | 14.0g PUFA |
| Loaded Tots | 14.0g PUFA |
| Buffalo Bone-In Wings | 13.0g PUFA |
| Kickin' Hot Chicken Sandwich | 13.0g PUFA |
| All-Nighter Burger | 12.0g PUFA |
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 18 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.2g 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?
Garlic Parmesan Wings is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Bar Louie, at an estimated 14.0g 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. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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