What oil does Bar Louie fry in?
Bar Louie most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: 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).
Ordering at Bar Louie? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderBar Louie at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (15.7 g average per item, 111 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order 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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Thai Crispy Calamari | 3.6g |
| Mac and Cheese | 4.4g |
| Buffalo Chicken Tenders | 4.6g |
| Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tenders | 4.9g |
| Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders | 4.9g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhy the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Bar Louie report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Bar Louie fry in?
Bar Louie most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: 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).
Does Bar Louie use seed oils?
Yes. Bar Louie most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is F, about 15.7 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Bar Louie use beef tallow?
No. Bar Louie most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Bar Louie use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Bar Louie most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Bar Louie?
Buffalo Chicken Tenders (4.6 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tenders (4.9 g) and Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders (4.9 g).
Which Bar Louie item has the most seed oil?
Big Louie Burger, at about 64.2 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.