The Supper Club

3.2

31 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Child-friendly
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

The Highlander Hotel and Supper Club are back! Join us to experience our modern take on the Highlander's 1967 Supper Club. Features two dining rooms with two completely different experiences: One, an adult-oriented classic supper club with a more upscale feel and swanky lobby bar; Two, a lively family-oriented casual dining room centered around the historic sunken bar and an arcade with retro and modern games. Choose your experience at booking!

The Highlander Supper Club was built in 1967. The hotel, ballroom, and pool followed in 1974. For the next 30 years, both experienced extraordinary success playing host to celebrities like Micky Mantle, Joan Baez, and Arnold Palmer, arguably becoming one of the most popular entertainment, event, dining, and hotel destinations in Iowa history! The Highlander Hotel has been reimagined, reinvented and renovated as a chic boutique urban resort, the only independent hotel in Iowa City.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Pub
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(319) 354-2000
Website
https://www.highlanderhotel.us/eat-drink/the-supper-club
Dress code
Resort Casual

Location
2525 Highlander Pl, Iowa City, IA 52245
Area
Iowa City
Cross Street
Highway 1 (Dodge Street) and Interstate 80
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
City bus stops at the hotel's front door. Runs every half hour to Downtown Iowa City
Additional
Dog Friendly, Outdoor Firepit

FOXY LADY
Pama Liqueur, Titos, Lime, Simple Syrup, Pomegranate Juice, Fever Tree Ginger Beer
ROCK STAR
Aperol, Pomegranate Liqueur, Lemon, Orange, Champagne, Soda Water
FEELIN’ GROOVY
Cedar Ridge Bourbon, Coffee Liqueur, Chocolate Bitters, Orange
FLOWER POWER
Bombay Sapphire Gin, Cherry Heering, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Egg White, Luxardo Cherry
DREAM ON
Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka, Ginger Liqueur, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
BOHO MOJO
E&J Brandy, Creme de Menthe, Creme de Cacao, Cream (AKA Grasshopper)
BRA BURNER
Milagro Reposado, Homemade Jalapeno Syrup, Pomegranate Juice, Tajin Rim
FREE SPIRIT
Highland Park Scotch, Cherry Heering, Sweet Vermouth, Orange
PINK VELVET
Malibu Rum, Strawberry Puree, Lime Juice, Coconut Milk

TIMELESS CLASSICS

SLOW GIN FIZZ
MANHATTAN
SIDECAR
OLD FASHIONED
GIMLET
WHISKEY SOUR
DIRTY MARTINI
MAI TAI
NEGRONI
BLOODY MARY
COSMOPOLITAN
MARGARITA
CLASSIC MULE
SEX ON THE BEACH
MOJITO
MINT JULEP
TOM COLLINS
AMARETTO SOUR

When the Highlander opened in 1967, the most popular drink served was the Mai Tai, a Tiki craze-inspired blend of aged rum, curacao, orgeat, and lime juice. The Tiki culture was inspired by the sentimental appeal of an idealized South Pacific as viewed through the experiences of tourists and Hollywood movies, incorporating beautiful scenery, forbidden love, and the potential for danger.

REDS

Malbec
Don Miguel Gascón Mendoza, Argentina
Red Blend
Cabernet, Syrah & Petit Verdot Palisades Napa Valley, California
Pinot Noir
Elouan Oregon
Cabernet
William Hill Napa Valley, California

WHITES

Pinot Grigio
Ecco Domani DOC Delle Venezie
Sauvignon Blanc
Starborough New Zealand
Chardonnay
William Hill Napa Valley, California
Riesling
Relax Mosel, Germany

BUBBLES

Prosecco
La Marca, Veneto, Italy
Prosecco Rose
La Marca, Veneto, Italy
Moscato
Piedmont, Italy

CRAFT CANS

Tip The Cow Milk Stout 6.2% Singlespeed, Cedar Falls, IA
Ruthie Gold Lager 4.9% Exile, Des Moines, IA
Pseudo Sue Pale Ale 5.8% Decorah, IA
Slingshot Dark Lager 5.3% Backpocket, Coralville, Iowa

DRAFT

Easy Eddy Hazy IPA 6% Big Grove, Solon, Iowa
Michelob Ultra 4.2% St. Louis, Missouri
Busch Light 4.2% St. Louis, Missouri
Blue Moon 5.4% Denver, Colorado
Seasonal Draft

DOMESTIC CANS

Bud Light 4.2% St. Louis, Missouri
Bud Heavy 5% St. Louis, Missouri
Coors Light 4.2% Golden, Colorado
Modelo 4.4% Mexico City, Mexico

SPECIALTY SODAS

Roy Rogers
Shirley Temple
Arnold Palmer
Pepsi Products

MOCKTAILS

Lime in the Coconut
Strawberry Ginger Fizz
Coors Edge NA
Surf City Punch

JUICE

Orange Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Cranberry Juice
Sparkling Grape Juice

SELTZERS

High Noon 4.5% Lime, Grapefruit Pineapple, Peach Modesto, California

SOURS

Ask the bartender what delicious makes and models we have available today!

CIDERS

Wilson’s Orchard Honeycrisp 4.5% Iowa City, Iowa

BruchettaUS$12.00
Tomato, garlic, onion, olive oil, french baguet toast
CharcuterieUS$25.00
Assortment of meats and cheeses, spreads and pickled veggies
Potato Skins US$11.00
Russett Potatoes, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon & Scallions with Sour Cream on the Side
Pepperoni / Cheese Pizza US$24.00
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella,
- Add Pepperoni US$26.00
Margherita Pizza US$26.00
Mozzarella, Fresh Tomatoes & Basil, Olive Oil with Balsamic Drizzle
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza US$26.00
Ranch dressing, grilled chicken, real bacon & mozzarella

SPECIALTIES

House Ribeye US$34.00
14oz Iowa Raised Angus Hand-cut with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato & Seasonal Vegetables
Mahi Mahi US$32.00
$32Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato & Seasonal Vegetables
Pasta Primavera US$28.00
Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables, Garlic, White Wine, Olive Oil, & Parmesan, Tossed with Pasta
Chicken Piccata US$30.00
Seared Chicken with Lemon butter Pan Sauce, Capers and Sun-dried tomatoes, Served over Pasta

Specialties Include: Bread Service, House Salad with Choice of Chimichurri Vinaigrette, Parmesan Ranch or Caesar Dressing

SANDWICHES

Highlander BurgerUS$14.00
Beef Patty, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, on Brioche Bun with Fries
Fried Chicken SammyUS$14.00
Fried Chicken Breast Sammy, Special Sauce & Fries

SALADS

Chimichurri Salad with SteakUS$18.00
Steak Slices atop a Bed of Greens with Chimichurri Dressing
Caesar Salad with ChickenUS$16.00
Grilled Chicken Strips, Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing

KIDS

Kids Meals come with French Fries

Chicken BitesUS$8.00
Fried Chicken, Light Batter
CheeseburgerUS$8.00
Beef Patty, Melted Cheese
Butter Noodles
Pasta, Butter Parmesan Cheese $8

DESSERTS

Chocolate Overload Cake US$14.00
Dark, Moist Chocolate Cake Layered with Silky Smooth Dark Chocolate Mousse
Bread PuddingUS$14.00
Baked deliciousness with a Grand Marnier caramel sauce
MilkshakesUS$10.00
Vanilla, Chocolate & Strawberry

EVENTS AT THE HIGHLANDER!

Social or Business Gatherings Groups of 50 to 450!
Weddings & Receptions Meetings, Conferences & Training
Reunions & Dances Galas & Celebrations
Corporate Retreats, Company Parties Annual Meetings & Fundraisers
Family Get-Togethers
Retirement, Anniversary, Baby Showers & Birthday Parties

JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST!

7am to 11am Saturday & Sunday | Adults 17 & Over $28 - Kids Ages 9 through 16 $14 - Littles 8 and Under $7 Overnight Hotel Guests Receive Half Off the Above Prices

Waffles with Berries, Whipped Cream and Butter Bread Pudding
Scrambled Eggs & Hash Browns Bacon & Sausage - Biscuits & Gravy
Yogurt & Oatmeal Bars with Berries and Mixins Complimentary Coffee, Tea, Soda & Juice

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.2

3.2 based on all time ratings

3.2Food
3.9Service
3.2Ambience
3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Supper Club at the Highlander Hotel offers a mixed dining experience with standout service and some "really good" dishes like the ribeye and prime rib. Guests appreciate the swanky lobby bar and arcade games. However, issues with ambiance, buffet layout, and menu availability suggest room for improvement.

31 Reviews

C
Charlene
Nashville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Went for Prime Rib on a Saturday night. no prime rib! Food was ‘ok’ nothing special … over priced!
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Lisa
Milwaukee
46 reviews
vip
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We came here on a Friday night and it was so quiet with only 2 other tables. I don’t understand how this place isn’t busier as the food was excellent. The 3 of us had the Prime Rib with loaded baked potato and sautéed vegetables and it was all excellent. Our son got the Onion rings to start and they were also very good. Our server, Doug, was very attentive and did very well by us. I would definitely eat here again and my only thinking as to why this pace wasn’t packed is because it’s a little out of the way but it’s recently renovated and very nice. The pub down the hall has all sorts of arcade games which was fun after we finished dinner.
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Doug
San Diego
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was good. Service was excellent. It was disappointing that basic dish items as the dinner salad and baked potatoes were not available. They were out of mushrooms for the appetizers. Having made a reservation for 10 people for an anniversary dinner, you would think they would be prepared for us.
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Brenda
Des Moines
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thought the Iowa River Power was still serving at the Highlander and boy were we wrong. They have left and the hotel just offered a breakfast “buffet.”. It’s nothing more than what you receive at a normal hotel’s FREE continental breakfast-eggs, sausage/bacon, waffles, small pastries, but they charge $28 a person!! It was so not worth the money!!! The only redeeming factor was our waiter, Jake. He was sweet, caring and attentive. However, we will never return, too expensive and too little!
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neal
Des Moines
33 reviews
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on 13 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
very quiet, very few diners there. Everything was ok
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Dale
Des Moines
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 July 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Meal was a very good value and price point was exceptional for the meal. While not Chicago-steakhouse level, ribeye and prime rib was prepared medium-rare as requested. Mixed vegetables were very good. Salad portion was small, but adequate and tasty. Baked potato was good,, not great. Hard dinner rolls were served with tub of butter on top - warm rolls wrapped in cloth would have been more appropriate. We were told on arrival they were short-staffed. Service was personable, with one lapse - hostess was going to seat us at very first table inside door despite a dozen open tables behind. Ambiance is lacking. No supper club vibe and no mood. From picture of tulips hung sideway on a wall to fit a space to folding chairs at most tables (although nice, wooden folding chairs) and a few out-f of-place high-backed chairs scattered throughout, the dining area offered little sense of atmosphere. Dining room door opened to hallway with families parading by to arcade (a reason not to site just inside door). In summary, a decent meal. Particularly for the price. Service was overall good and friendly. Atmosphere was lacking and could improve to create a more desirable environment.
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AndraJ
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 23 June 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Terrible brunch buffet. Meat was cold. Food basic. Frozen pie boxes next to the dessert table. Room was dark.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great brunch buffet! Try the price rib for sure!!!
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Bmom
Chicago
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The stuffed mushrooms were good. The calamari was a standard frozen version with think coating, not great. The service at first was horrible. It took 1/2 hour to get a poorly made drink (there were 5 other people in the place). We got a new server and she did a wonderful job remaking the drink and serving us. That was the highlight. I had prime rib, it came dried out from being under heat lamps or stored in an oven with knife sent to use with it was tucked under the prime rib and so hot I couldn't touch it. The place smelled musty, the decor looked like left over wedding decorations. They had taken the old chairs and covered them with material held in place with a large bow - not elegant at all. I won't go back. It was a horrible disappointment as I loved this supper club when I was a high school student. They won't survive long if things don't get better. In addition to our party of 3, there were 8 people who were served there between 5:30 and 9:30 on a Friday night.
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OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved my time at The Supper Club, food came out hot and delicious. Our server was helpful and accommodating. We enjoyed the prime rib and ribeye that were both perfect. Before we left we played a few games and had a few local craft beers. Great night all around!
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The Supper Club is rated 3.2 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

2525 Highlander Pl, Iowa City, IA 52245

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Highway 1 (Dodge Street) and Interstate 80
Area
Iowa City
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
City bus stops at the hotel's front door. Runs every half hour to Downtown Iowa City
Additional
Dog Friendly, Outdoor Firepit

Website
https://www.highlanderhotel.us/eat-drink/the-supper-club
Phone number
(319) 354-2000

The Supper Club

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

FROM THE BAR

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

FOXY LADY

ROCK STAR

FEELIN’ GROOVY

FLOWER POWER

DREAM ON

BOHO MOJO

BRA BURNER

FREE SPIRIT

PINK VELVET

TIMELESS CLASSICS

SLOW GIN FIZZ

MANHATTAN

SIDECAR

OLD FASHIONED

GIMLET

WHISKEY SOUR

DIRTY MARTINI

MAI TAI

NEGRONI

BLOODY MARY

COSMOPOLITAN

MARGARITA

CLASSIC MULE

SEX ON THE BEACH

MOJITO

MINT JULEP

TOM COLLINS

AMARETTO SOUR

REDS

Malbec

Red Blend

Pinot Noir

Cabernet

WHITES

Pinot Grigio

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Riesling

BUBBLES

Prosecco

Prosecco Rose

Moscato

CRAFT CANS

Tip The Cow Milk Stout 6.2% Singlespeed, Cedar Falls, IA

Ruthie Gold Lager 4.9% Exile, Des Moines, IA

Pseudo Sue Pale Ale 5.8% Decorah, IA

Slingshot Dark Lager 5.3% Backpocket, Coralville, Iowa

DRAFT

Easy Eddy Hazy IPA 6% Big Grove, Solon, Iowa

Michelob Ultra 4.2% St. Louis, Missouri

Busch Light 4.2% St. Louis, Missouri

Blue Moon 5.4% Denver, Colorado

Seasonal Draft

DOMESTIC CANS

Bud Light 4.2% St. Louis, Missouri

Bud Heavy 5% St. Louis, Missouri

Coors Light 4.2% Golden, Colorado

Modelo 4.4% Mexico City, Mexico

SPECIALTY SODAS

Roy Rogers

Shirley Temple

Arnold Palmer

Pepsi Products

MOCKTAILS

Lime in the Coconut

Strawberry Ginger Fizz

Coors Edge NA

Surf City Punch

JUICE

Orange Juice

Grapefruit Juice

Cranberry Juice

Sparkling Grape Juice

SELTZERS