Flanigan's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Flanigan's cooks with: soybean and canola oil (estimated). Across the 110 menu items we analyzed, it averages 16.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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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: Bahama Burger + Iced Tea, 2.6g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Peel and Eat Shrimp | 0.5g |
| Bahama Burger | 2.6g |
| Blackened Tilapia | 3.0g |
| Blackened Dolphin (8 oz) | 3.0g |
| Big Daddy Burger | 3.1g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garlic Rolls (12 rolls) | 152.0g |
| Pasta Salad (Entree) | 94.5g |
| Shrimp Scampi with Dirty Rice | 87.0g |
| Cajun Chicken and Pasta | 80.0g |
| Garlic Rolls (6 rolls) | 75.0g |
Every Flanigan's item, ranked
All 110 items we have for Flanigan's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Pink Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Dirty Rice | 0.0g |
| Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Diet Coke | 0.0g |
| Sprite | 0.0g |
| Decaf Coffee | 0.0g |
| Coffee | 0.0g |
| Root Beer | 0.0g |
| Chicken Grillers (Kids) | 0.3g |
| Peel and Eat Shrimp | 0.5g |
| Key Lime Pie | 0.9g |
| Black Beans and Rice | 0.9g |
| Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| Root Beer Float | 1.1g |
| Seafood Gumbo | 1.2g |
| Skateboard Burger (Kids) | 1.6g |
| Macaroni and Cheese (Kids) | 1.7g |
| Bahama Burger | 2.6g |
| Blackened Tilapia | 3.0g |
| Broccoli | 3.0g |
| Blackened Dolphin (8 oz) | 3.0g |
| Vegetable Medley | 3.0g |
| Big Daddy Burger | 3.1g |
| N.Y. Strip (12 oz) | 3.2g |
| Deluxe Dinner Salad | 3.3g |
| Caribbean Burger | 3.3g |
| Rib Eye (12 oz) | 3.4g |
| Blackened Dolphin (12 oz) | 4.0g |
| Prime Rib (12 oz) | 4.5g |
| Dulce de Leche Cheesecake | 4.5g |
| Shrimp Scampi | 5.0g |
| Cajun Shrimp and Pasta | 5.0g |
| Blackened Tilapia Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Broiled Dolphin (8 oz) | 5.0g |
| Grilled Dolphin Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Grilled Dolphin (8 oz) | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich | 5.5g |
| Barbecued Chicken Breast Sandwich | 5.5g |
| Broiled Dolphin (12 oz) | 6.0g |
| Grilled Dolphin (12 oz) | 6.0g |
| Kid's Ribs | 6.3g |
| Lemon Pepper Tilapia | 6.3g |
| Tumbleweed Onions | 7.0g |
| Fried Dolphin (8 oz) | 7.0g |
| Clam Chowder | 7.0g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 7.3g |
| Blackened Tuna Hoagie | 7.4g |
| Deep Fried Shrimp | 7.5g |
| Fish and Chips | 7.5g |
| Dolphin Fingers | 7.5g |
| Caesar Salad | 7.6g |
| Giuseppe's Pasta | 7.6g |
| Potato Skins | 8.0g |
| Giuseppe's Pasta with Chicken | 8.0g |
| Giuseppe's Pasta with Shrimp | 8.1g |
| Chicken Sticker Dinner | 8.9g |
| Toasted Sesame Glazed Salmon | 9.3g |
| Chipotle Chicken Stack Sandwich | 9.6g |
| Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs | 9.7g |
| Fried Dolphin Sandwich | 9.9g |
| Award Winning Chicken Wings (5 pieces) | 10.0g |
| Surf and Turf | 10.0g |
| Fried Dolphin (12 oz) | 10.4g |
| Salad Salad | 10.4g |
| Joe's Rockin' Rib Rolls | 10.9g |
| Philadelphia Cheese Steak Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Mini Corn Dogs (Kids) | 11.0g |
| Fried Tilapia Sandwich | 11.0g |
| Chicken Philly | 11.4g |
| Grilled Salmon | 12.0g |
| Cole Slaw | 12.0g |
| Flanigan Burger | 12.8g |
| Barbecued Half Chicken | 13.0g |
| Half Rack Ribs and Shrimp | 14.4g |
| Half Rack Ribs and Stickers | 14.5g |
| French Fries (8 oz) | 15.0g |
| Loaded Nachos | 15.3g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 15.7g |
| Jurassic Juniors (Kids) | 17.1g |
| Award Winning Chicken Wings (10 pieces) | 17.9g |
| Half Rack Ribs and Wings | 18.2g |
| Smoked Fish Dip | 18.6g |
| Full Rack of Baby Back Ribs | 19.3g |
| Lemon Chicken and Pasta | 19.9g |
| Pasta Salad (Side) | 20.4g |
| French Fries (12 oz) | 22.0g |
| Half Rack Ribs and Half Chicken | 23.7g |
| Banzai Brownie | 27.3g |
| Texas Burger | 27.4g |
| Pasta Caesar | 33.0g |
| Sauteed Dolphin (12 oz) | 34.0g |
| Blackened Salmon | 35.0g |
| Sauteed Dolphin (8 oz) | 35.0g |
| Award Winning Chicken Wings (20 pieces) | 35.9g |
| Sauteed Tilapia | 37.0g |
| Garlic Rolls (3 rolls) | 38.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 38.3g |
| Lemon Garlic Salmon | 41.0g |
| Firecracker Shrimp | 41.6g |
| Dolphin Francaise (8 oz) | 48.0g |
| Dolphin Francaise (12 oz) | 49.0g |
| Tilapia Francaise | 51.0g |
| Cajun Vegetable Pasta | 74.0g |
| Garlic Rolls (6 rolls) | 75.0g |
| Cajun Chicken and Pasta | 80.0g |
| Shrimp Scampi with Dirty Rice | 87.0g |
| Pasta Salad (Entree) | 94.5g |
| Garlic Rolls (12 rolls) | 152.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Flanigan's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Flanigan's cooks with: soybean and canola oil (estimated). Across the 110 menu items we analyzed, it averages 16.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Flanigan's cook with?
Our research indicates: Deep-fries a large share of the menu (fried dolphinfish, fried shrimp, fried tilapia sandwich, fish and chips, mozzarella sticks, chicken stickers, onion rings, wings, dolphin fingers, fries) but no source discloses the actual oil brand or type; their own menu says only that "all fried items are prepared in oil that is also used to cook shellfish, fish and breaded items." Industry default (soybean/canola blend, standard for casual-dining shared fryers) is assumed, not confirmed. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Flanigan's use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Flanigan's cooks with soybean and canola oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Flanigan's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Flanigan's cooks with soybean and canola oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Flanigan's?
Bahama Burger is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Flanigan's, at an estimated 2.6g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Flanigan's?
Garlic Rolls (12 rolls) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Flanigan's, at an estimated 152.0g 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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