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. Spring & Summer seasonal menu available from March through August.
Roasted Peach & Peanut Salad
V
$3.00 per person

Roasted peach, BBQ peanuts & pickled onions over seasonal greens.

Served with black pepper & honey vinaigrette.

Strawberry & Cashew Salad
V
$3.00 per person

Roasted strawberry, cashews & chevre over seasonal greens.

Served with hibiscus lemon vinaigrette.

This item is available as an upgrade. Spring & Summer seasonal menu available from March through August.
Spring & Summer Plated Desserts
V
$3.00 per person

Strawberry shortcake layered crumb cake.

Dark chocolate peanut butter tart with toasted meringue.

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, tea and water, and choice of dessert. Upgrade to a seasonal side salad or dessert for an additional $3.00 per person.
Almond Crusted Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce
$29.00

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

Grilled Breast of Chicken with Dijon Mushroom Cream Sauce
$26.00

Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and chef’s choice of vegetable.

Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Creole Cream Sauce
$28.00

Served with sweet corn succotash and black bean cake.

Grilled Filet Mignon Boursin Demi Glaze (6 ounce)
$39.00

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

Herb Roasted Sirloin Strip with Merlot Glaze
$33.00

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

Iowa Pork Chop in a Bourbon Raisin Reduction
$29.00

Served with duck confit potato hash and roasted pears.

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Caramel Ginger Glaze
$29.00

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

Grilled Shrimp Skewer with Smoked Tomato Demi Glaze
$34.00

Served with potato croquette and chef’s choice vegetable.

Sugar Seared Salmon with Lemon Reduction
$34.00

Served with wild rice cake and grilled asparagus.

Walnut Crusted Fish with Pesto Cream Sauce
$29.00

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

Asparagus Phyllo Tart with Ricotta, Roasted Vegetables, and Red Pepper Sauce
V
$29.00
Ratatouille Filled Crepes with Chick Peas, Roasted Garlic, and Asiago Cheese
V
$29.00
White Cheddar Mac and Cheese Stuffed Poblano Pepper with Chipotle Cream
V
$28.00

Served with red potato and kale hash. 

Tofu Steak with Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms
Vegan
$29.00
Lentil Dal Stuffed Pepper
Vegan
$29.00

Served over rice blend. 

FLANK STEAK and GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
$35.00

Served with rosemary cream sauce.

NY STRIP and GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWER WITH SMOKED TOMATO DEMI GLAZE
$38.00

Served with potato croquette and parmesan kale.

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
$20.00 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
Homestyle Buffet
$27.00 per person
MIXED GREEN SALAD

Served with ranch and mango pineapple vinaigrette.

FRESH FRUIT SALAD
SAUTEED GREEN BEANS
GOURMET MAC AND CHEESE
BACON WRAPPED MEATLOAF
FRENCH ONION CHICKEN
Dinner Rolls and Butter
Country BBQ
$25.00 per person

Grill rental, chef, and service charge are additional. 

FRESH FRUIT SALAD
POTATO 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
$28.00 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
Herky Buffet
$29.00 per person
Almond, arugula, and parmesan pasta salad
V
Moroccan carrot, roasted peanuts, and dates over greens
V

Served with cranberry pomegranate vinaigrette.

Artisan rice blend
V
Green beans with roasted shallots
V
Cashew crusted chicken with sriracha cream
Sweet ginger glazed salmon
Dinner Rolls and Butter
Hawkeye Selection Buffet
Starting at $30.00 per person

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

Add an extra entree for $5.00 per person.

Tossed green salad with diced tomatoes and shredded carrot
V

Served with ranch and balsamic dressing.

Apples, pecans, and cranberries over mixed greens
V

Served with blue cheese vinaigrette.

Strawberries and almonds over spring greens
V

Served with pomegranate vinaigrette.

Bacon, cherry tomato and artichoke hearts over mixed greens
V

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
V
Grain salad with farro, fried cauliflower and prosciutto
V
Spiced mighty grain and bean salad
V

Served with assorted grains, beans, and nuts. 

Seasonal grilled vegetables
V
Vegetable medley
V
Green beans with roasted shallots
V
Carrot and asparagus sautee
V
Sour cream mashed potatoes
V
Blue cheese smashed red potatoes
V
Herb roasted yukon gold potatoes
V
Artisan rice blend
V
Dried cherry and pistachio cous cous
V
Maple whipped sweet potato
V
Flat iron steak with madeira sauce
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 and red pepper sauce
V
All day pot roast
Iowa pork loin with apple honey
Grilled breast of chicken with choice of sauce

Select from the following:

Riesling cream with almonds.

Chimichurri sauce.

Burgundy mushroom sauce.