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

Spring & Summer seasonal menu available from March through August. All items are subject to a 20% service charge.
Seasonal Salad
V
$3.50 per person

Cucumbers, feta, kalamata olives, red onion, and grapes in a housemade Greek vinaigrette. 

Spring & Summer seasonal menu available from March through August. All items are subject to a 20% service charge.
Chicken & Polenta
$33.00/per person

Grilled chicken topped with bourbon peaches. Served with parmesan polenta and seasonal vegetables. 

Florentine Stuffed Portobello
Vegan
$33.00/per person

Portobello stuffed mushroom stuffed with spinach and Vegan boursin. Served with grilled vegetable risotto. GF 

Spring & Summer seasonal menu available from March through August. All items are subject to a 20% service charge.
Chocolate Espresso Cake
V
$3.50 upgrade, $7.00 A La Carte

Chocolate cake, espresso mousse, chocolate ganache, espresso croquant, kahlua caramel & hazelnut croquant. *contains nuts* 

Coconut Cream Meringue Tart
V
$3.50 upgrade/ $7.00 A La Carte

Graham cracker shell, coconut pastry cream, toasted meringue, toasted coconut, crispy tropical fruit & mango coulis. V

Served Dinner

All prices are subject to a 20% service charge and served meals are required to rent china/silverware at $3.75 per person.. 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 $3.50 per person. Under 20 guests - Choose 1 entree and 1 dessert (dietary meals can be added in addition). Over 20 Guests - Choose up to 2 total entrees and 2 desserts (dietary meals can be added in addition). Extra $5.00 per person if additional entree/dessert is requested. If more than 1 entree is selected, guests must be assigned a table. Spreadsheet of guest entrees, dietary and table #s given to sales coordinator with final changes 10 days prior to event date.
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 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. 

Mediterranean Squash
Vegan
$33.00

Grilled squash filled with Mediterranean risotto topped with red wine kalamata olive tomato sauce - GF, Vegan

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

Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce

Black Forrest Layer Cake

Seasonal Plated Desserts
V
$3.50/each as an upgrade
$7.00/each a la carte

Coconut Cream Meringue Tart- graham cracker shell, coconut pastry cream, toasted meringue, toasted coconut, crispy tropical fruit & mango coulis. V

Chocolate Espresso Cake- chocolate cake, espresso mousse, chocolate ganache, espresso croquant, kahlua caramel & hazelnut croquant.  contains nuts 

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
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.

Black-eyed pea cake with roasted red pepper sauce
V
Asparagus Phyllo Tart with Ricotta and Red Pepper Sauce
V
Mediterranean squash with red wine kalamata olive tomato sauce - GF, Vegan
Vegan
Plated Desserts
V

Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce

Black Forrest Layer Cake

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

Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce

Black Forrest Layer Cake

Seasonal Plated Desserts
V
$3.50/each as an upgrade
$7.00/each a la carte

Coconut Cream Meringue Tart- graham cracker shell, coconut pastry cream, toasted meringue, toasted coconut, crispy tropical fruit & mango coulis. V

Chocolate Espresso Cake- chocolate cake, espresso mousse, chocolate ganache, espresso croquant, kahlua caramel & hazelnut croquant.  contains nuts