Flanigan's Seed Oil Report Card
Flanigan's has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 38 menu items we analyzed average 5.3g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Safest Orders at Flanigan's
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: Grilled Salmon + Iced Tea, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| Deluxe Dinner Salad | 3.0g |
| Grilled Salmon | 3.0g |
| Blackened Tilapia | 3.0g |
| Prime Rib (12 oz) | 3.0g |
What to Avoid at Flanigan's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Deep Fried Shrimp | 11.0g |
| Award Winning Chicken Wings | 10.0g |
| Fish and Chips | 10.0g |
| French Fries | 10.0g |
| Joe's Rockin' Rib Rolls | 9.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Flanigan's use seed oils?
Flanigan's has not publicly confirmed its cooking oils. Based on its published nutrition data, the 38 menu items we analyzed average 5.3g estimated PUFA per item — a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
Does Flanigan's use beef tallow?
Flanigan's has not disclosed using beef tallow, and chains without a disclosure typically fry in seed oils. See Tallow Watch for chains that use real fats.
Is Flanigan's seed oil free?
Flanigan's has not disclosed its cooking oils. Most chains without a disclosure use seed oils; see the estimated PUFA breakdown above.
What is the safest thing to order at Flanigan's?
Baked Potato is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Flanigan's, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Flanigan's?
Deep Fried Shrimp is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Flanigan's, at an estimated 11.0g 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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