Michelob Ultra at Olive Garden is a premium light beer marketed for active lifestyle consumers, priced at $5.79 per bottle and containing 100 calories — the same calorie level as Bud Light and Coors Light. Michelob Ultra is brewed by Anheuser-Busch with an ultra-light body, minimal bitterness, and a slightly golden color designed to appeal to health-conscious beer drinkers who want to reduce calorie intake without eliminating beer entirely. It is the "premium" entry of the light beer tier at the restaurant.
Michelob Ultra's positioning as a premium light beer gives it a slight character differentiation from Bud Light and Coors Light — the brewing process is designed to produce a lighter, more neutral beer that is even less filling. For guests who want the lightest possible beer option available at Olive Garden alongside their pasta meal, Michelob Ultra provides that with maximum drinkability. At $5.79, it is priced at the same level as all other beers on the menu, with its premium positioning reflected in the brand's marketing rather than its price.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
100Calories
0gTotal Fat
10mgSodium
* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.
$5.79 per bottle — the same price as all other beers on the Wine and Beer to Go menu. Available for pickup and delivery subject to local alcohol regulations.
100 calories per bottle with 0 grams of fat and 10 milligrams of sodium — tied with Bud Light and Coors Light for the lightest-calorie beer available at the restaurant.
Michelob Ultra is brewed to be slightly lighter and more neutral in flavor than Bud Light and Coors Light, with minimal hop bitterness and a very clean finish. The distinction is subtle but deliberately calibrated for guests who want the most drinkable, least filling light beer option available.
Standard Michelob Ultra is not gluten free — it is brewed with barley. Anheuser-Busch does produce Michelob Ultra Pure Gold (organic, gluten reduced) but this may not be the product offered at Olive Garden. Guests with gluten sensitivity should confirm with the restaurant's current inventory.
Michelob Ultra's extreme neutrality makes it one of the most broadly compatible beers with any food. Its light carbonation works well with any pasta, appetizer, or main. Guests who frequently order the lighter healthier entrées like Herb-Grilled Salmon or Grilled Chicken Margherita often pair Michelob Ultra as the beer equivalent of making a light food choice.
