Dave & Buster's Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Dave & Buster's cooks with: soybean oil (estimated). Across the 113 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Dave & Buster'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: Buffalo Wings (10 pc, bone-in), 11.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Tuscan Chicken Alfredo | 3.0g |
| 5-Cheese Flatbread | 3.9g |
| BBQ Chicken Flatbread | 5.9g |
| Crisp Apple Pecan Salad (Side) | 5.9g |
| Six Shrimp Fried | 6.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Dave & Buster's
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fries GPT (Shareable) | 59.4g |
| Parmesan Garlic Chicken Caesar Salad | 54.3g |
| Fish & Chips | 51.6g |
| Chicken Parmesan Alfredo | 50.6g |
| Cajun Shrimp Pasta | 46.6g |
Every Dave & Buster's item, ranked
All 113 items we have for Dave & Buster's, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Side Garden Salad | 0.0g |
| Loaded Mashed Potatoes | 0.0g |
| Six Shrimp Grilled | 0.0g |
| Frazzled Onions | 0.0g |
| Grape Tomato Salad | 0.0g |
| Mango Tea | 0.0g |
| D&B Teamonade | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Blue Raspberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Dragon Fruit Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Mangonada | 0.0g |
| No-Kick Blueberry Mule | 0.0g |
| Pink Dragon Spritz | 0.0g |
| Watermelon Red Bull Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Peach Red Bull Refresher | 0.0g |
| Original Red Bull | 0.0g |
| Sugarfree Red Bull | 0.0g |
| Red Bull Watermelon | 0.0g |
| Red Bull White Peach | 0.0g |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g |
| IBC Rootbeer | 0.0g |
| ICEE - Cherry | 0.0g |
| ICEE - Blue Raspberry | 0.0g |
| ICEE - Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Fountain Coca-Cola | 0.0g |
| Fountain Diet Coke | 0.0g |
| Fountain Dr. Pepper | 0.0g |
| Fountain Sprite | 0.0g |
| Fountain Fanta Orange | 0.0g |
| Fountain Minute Maid Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea Sweetened | 0.0g |
| Iced Tea Unsweetened | 0.0g |
| Orange Juice | 0.0g |
| Cranberry Juice | 0.0g |
| Pineapple Juice | 0.0g |
| Apple Juice | 0.3g |
| Milk | 0.8g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 1.9g |
| Strawberry Milkshake | 1.9g |
| Vanilla Milkshake | 1.9g |
| Bananas Foster Pie | 2.2g |
| Kid's Grilled Chicken & Rice | 2.6g |
| Tuscan Chicken Alfredo | 3.0g |
| Rice Pilaf | 3.0g |
| Sauteed Green Beans | 3.0g |
| Cheese Stick Stack | 3.6g |
| 5-Cheese Flatbread | 3.9g |
| Mac & Cheese (Side) | 4.0g |
| Kid's Cheese Pizza | 4.0g |
| Triple Layer Chocolate Cake | 4.3g |
| Kid's Pepperoni Pizza | 4.9g |
| Kid's Mac & Cheese | 5.6g |
| BBQ Chicken Flatbread | 5.9g |
| Crisp Apple Pecan Salad (Side) | 5.9g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 6.0g |
| Cole Slaw | 6.0g |
| Six Shrimp Fried | 6.0g |
| Crispy Tempura-Battered Shrimp (3 pc) | 7.0g |
| Mexican Street Corn Quesadillas | 7.0g |
| Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls | 7.3g |
| Kid's Cheese Quesadilla | 8.1g |
| Sweet Apple Pecan Salad w/Grilled Chicken | 8.3g |
| Brookie Sundae Tower | 8.4g |
| Buster's Cheeseburger | 9.0g |
| Boneless Wings (10 pc) | 9.0g |
| Honey BBQ Chicken | 10.0g |
| Buffalo Wings (10 pc, bone-in) | 11.0g |
| Build-Your-Own Churro Sundae | 11.0g |
| Linguine & Meatballs | 11.0g |
| Caesar Salad (Side) | 11.0g |
| Funnel Cake Fries | 11.7g |
| 10 oz. Sirloin | 12.6g |
| Grilled Steak Salad | 13.7g |
| Triple Bacon Burger | 15.0g |
| Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad | 15.0g |
| Green Chile Chicken Tacos | 16.0g |
| Double Pepperoni Flatbread | 16.2g |
| Seasoned French Fries | 18.0g |
| Kid's Cheeseburger | 19.3g |
| Black Bean Burger | 21.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Quesadilla | 22.5g |
| Cheesy Spinach Dip | 22.9g |
| Alfredo Linguine (Side) | 23.3g |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 24.3g |
| The Boss Chicken Sandwich | 24.4g |
| Soft Pretzel Sticks | 24.6g |
| Smokehouse BBQ Ribs (Half Rack) | 25.2g |
| Blackened Chicken Alfredo | 27.2g |
| Ultimate Mac & Cheese | 27.5g |
| Dave's Double Cheeseburger | 30.3g |
| Chips & Guac | 31.2g |
| Buffalo Wing Burger | 31.4g |
| Crispy Seasoned Tots | 33.0g |
| Lacy's Chicken | 33.0g |
| Kid's Pretzel Dogs | 33.0g |
| Bistro Steak & Shrimp Linguine | 33.2g |
| Smokehouse BBQ Ribs (Full Rack) | 33.8g |
| The Philly Cheesesteak | 35.7g |
| Smokehouse BBQ Burger | 38.2g |
| Mountain O' Nachos | 38.5g |
| Pretzel Dogs | 38.6g |
| Buster's Bacon Burger | 41.3g |
| Bar Burgers | 41.3g |
| Kid's Fish & Chips | 42.0g |
| Classic Goldfingers | 43.5g |
| Crispy Fried Shrimp Platter | 44.2g |
| Fries GPT (Side) | 44.6g |
| Fish & Shrimp Basket | 44.9g |
| Cajun Shrimp Pasta | 46.6g |
| Chicken Parmesan Alfredo | 50.6g |
| Fish & Chips | 51.6g |
| Parmesan Garlic Chicken Caesar Salad | 54.3g |
| Fries GPT (Shareable) | 59.4g |
Frequently asked
Does Dave & Buster's use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Dave & Buster's cooks with: soybean oil (estimated). Across the 113 menu items we analyzed, it averages 13.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Dave & Buster's cook with?
Our research indicates: Undisclosed - the Spring 2026 nutrition and allergen brochures only reference 'common fryer oil' for cross-contact and never name an oil. Assumed soybean under the higher-PUFA rule, but the guide's own numbers point to a low-saturated fryer oil: Sweet Potato Fries print 10 g fat / 0 g saturated and the garlic-parmesan-truffle fries 80 g / 15 g (19%) - neither palm nor tallow could produce that. Wings are published as a calorie range only. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Dave & Buster's use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Undisclosed - the Spring 2026 nutrition and allergen brochures only reference 'common fryer oil' for cross-contact and never name an oil. Assumed soybean under the higher-PUFA rule, but the guide's own numbers point to a low-saturated fryer oil: Sweet Potato Fries print 10 g fat / 0 g saturated and the garlic-parmesan-truffle fries 80 g / 15 g (19%) - neither palm nor tallow could produce that. Wings are published as a calorie range only. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Dave & Buster's seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Dave & Buster's cooks with soybean oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Dave & Buster's?
5-Cheese Flatbread is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dave & Buster's, at an estimated 3.9g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Dave & Buster's?
Fries GPT (Shareable) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dave & Buster's, at an estimated 59.4g 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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