The University of Iowa

Dinner

Exceptional Entrees

From buffet to served to seasonal, you're sure to find an entree that you'll love. 

Seasonal Upgrades

This item is available as an upgrade. Fall & Winter seasonal menu available from September through February.
Seasonal Salad
V
$3.50 per person

Pickled cherry peppers, tomato, green onion, blue cheese crumbles & fried prosciutto over romaine.  Served with balsamic vinaigrette.  GF

This item is available as an upgrade. Fall & Winter seasonal menu available from September through February.
Seasonal Plated Desserts
V
$3.50 per person

Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake with Bourbon Caramel Sauce 

Apple Brioche Tart with Spiced Whipped Cream

Fall & Winter seasonal menu available from September through February.
Sundried Tomato Chicken
$33.00

Spinach, sundried tomato & garlic chicken with parmesan cream sauce.  Served with roasted paprika baby potatoes and seasonal vegetables.  GF

Forager's Pie
Vegan
$33.00

Roasted mushroom and root vegetables with red wine sauce topped with whipped truffled potatoes.  Served with seasonal vegetables.  GF

Tailgate Hors d' Oeuvres Station
$16.00 per person

Fall & Winter seasonal menu available from September through February.

Tailgate Hors d' Oeuvres Station
Sliced Apples with Cold Caramel Dip
V
Cream Corn Dip
V

with Tortilla Chips.  GF

Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

with Tortilla Chips. GF

Poblano Pies
V

Roasted poblano, roasted red pepper, cream cheese, goat cheese & green onion in puff pastry.

Roast Beef Reuben
Hawkeye Cupcakes
Frosted Hawkeye Sugar Cookie Bars
Seasonal Dinner Buffet
$33.00 per person

Fall & Winter seasonal menu available from September through February.

Roasted Pear, Walnuts & Blue Cheese Salad
V

with Balsamic Vinaigrette.  GF

Roasted Squash & Gala Apple Salad
Vegan

Roasted squash, gala apples, sliced radish, farro, toasted pepitas and kale tossed in apple cider vinaigrette.

Seasonal Vegetables
Vegan

GF

Roasted Paprika Potatoes
Vegan

GF

Sundried Tomato Chicken

Spinach, sundried tomato & garlic chicken with parmesan cream sauce.  GF

Forager's Pie
Vegan

Roasted mushroom and root vegetables with red wine sauce. Topped with roasted mashed potatoes. GF

Fall Seasonal Mini Desserts

Spiced Pear Mousse in White Chocolate Cup -  GF 
Mini Chocolate Lava Cake with Whip - V
Assorted Truffles - GF, V
Assorted Pralines -  V
Caramel Apple Tartlet - V

Served Dinner

All prices are subject to a 20% service charge. Every dinner includes a tossed green salad with ranch and balsamic, assorted breads and butter, coffee, iced tea and water, and choice of dessert. Upgrade to a seasonal side salad or dessert for an additional $3.00 per person. Under 20 guests - Choose 1 entree. 21-100 Guests - Choose up to 2 total entrees. 100+ Guests - Choose up to 3 total entrees.
Almond Crusted Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce
$32.00

Served with sour cream whipped potatoes and chef’s choice of vegetable.

Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Creole Cream Sauce
$32.00

Served with sweet corn succotash and black bean cake.

Grilled Filet Mignon Boursin Demi Glaze (6 ounce)
$42.00

Served with roasted yukon gold potatoes and chef’s choice of vegetable.

Herb Roasted Sirloin Strip with Merlot Glaze
$36.00

Served with roasted potato wedges and chef’s choice of vegetable.

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Caramel Ginger Glaze
$33.00

Served with herb roasted new potatoes and chef’s choice of vegetable.

Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter
$36.00

Served with roasted new potatoes and chef's choice vegetable.

Walnut Crusted Fish with Pesto Cream Sauce
$33.00

Served with lemon basmati rice and chef’s choice vegetable.

Asparagus Phyllo Tart with Ricotta, Roasted Vegetables, and Red Pepper Sauce
V
$33.00
White Cheddar Mac and Cheese Stuffed Poblano Pepper with Chipotle Cream
V
$33.00

Served with red potato and kale hash. 

Lentil Dal Stuffed Pepper
Vegan
$33.00

Served over rice blend. 

Select up to 2 dessert choices with a served meal.
Plated Desserts
V

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cheesecake with Choice of Sauce:

Turtle, Strawberry or Chocolate.

Cherry Almond Cake with Amaretto Soaked Cherry Mousse & Vanilla Bean Swiss Meringue.

Buffet Dinner

All prices are subject to a 20% service charge. Dinner buffets include coffee, tea, and water with a choice of dessert. Buffets must have a 20 guest minimum.
Southwest Buffet
$22.00 per person
BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD WITH QUESO FRESCO ON A BED OF GREENS

Served with chipotle ranch dressing.

SPANISH RICE
REFRIED BEANS
CHIPOTLE LIME CHICKEN FAJITAS

Served with assorted sauteed vegetables.

Soft Shell Tortillas, Shredded Lettuce, Shredded Cheese, Salsa, and Sour Cream
Country BBQ
$27.00 per person
FRESH FRUIT SALAD
ALMOND, ARUGULA, and PARMESAN PASTA SALAD
BAKED BEANS
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES AND BUNS
GRILLED BRATWURSTS WITH SAUERKRAUT AND BUNS
BBQ PULLED PORK AND BUNS
Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle platter
Vegan
Ketchup and Mustard
FRUIT COBBLER
Iced Tea and Lemonade
Italian Buffet
$31.00 per person
Caesar salad with caesar and balsamic dressing
Roasted asparagus and red pepper medley
Spinach, tomato, and ricotta tortellini bake
Pasta with choice of two Sauces

Select from the following:

Sundried tomato with roasted garlic.

Bolognese.

Creamy lemon pesto.

Carbonara.

Grilled Chicken Breast with Choice of Sauce

Select from the following:

Basil balsamic.

Roasted olive and tomato.

Lemon and caper.

Garlic bread
Hawkeye Selection Buffet
Starting at $33.00 per person

Choice of 2 salads, 1 vegetable, 1 starch, and 2 entrees.

Add an extra entree for $6.00 per person.

Tossed green salad with diced tomatoes and shredded carrot
V

Served with ranch and balsamic dressing.

Strawberries and almonds over spring greens
V

Served with pomegranate vinaigrette.

Bacon, cherry tomato and artichoke hearts over mixed greens

Served with creamy parmesan dressing.

Grilled Mexican corn, black beans and radish
V

Served with chipotle vinaigrette.

Antipasto salad with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, bacon and marinated artichoke hearts
Seasonal grilled vegetables
V
Vegetable medley
V
Green beans with roasted shallots
V
Carrot and asparagus sautee
V
Sour cream mashed potatoes
V
Herb roasted yukon gold potatoes
V
Artisan rice blend
V
Maple whipped sweet potato
V
HERB ROASTED SIRLOIN STRIP

Served in a merlot glaze.

Pork tenderloin medallions with caramel ginger glaze
Grilled salmon filet with lemon dill butter
Crab topped salmon with tarragon cream sauce
Black-eyed pea cake with roasted red pepper sauce
V
Lentil dal stuffed pepper over rice blend
Vegan
Asparagus Phyllo Tart with Ricotta, Roasted Vegetables, and Red Pepper Sauce
V
Almond Crusted Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce

Served with sour cream whipped potatoes and chef’s choice of vegetable.

Grilled breast of chicken with choice of sauce

Select from the following:

Riesling cream with almonds.

Chimichurri sauce.

Burgundy mushroom sauce.

Plated Desserts
V

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cheesecake with Choice of Sauce:

Turtle, Strawberry or Chocolate.

Cherry Almond Cake with Amaretto Soaked Cherry Mousse & Vanilla Bean Swiss Meringue.

Select up to 2 dessert choices with buffet meal.  (Country BBQ menu excluded - comes with Fruit Cobbler)
Plated Desserts
V

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cheesecake with Choice of Sauce:

Turtle, Strawberry or Chocolate.

Cherry Almond Cake with Amaretto Soaked Cherry Mousse & Vanilla Bean Swiss Meringue.