Events at Prairie Moon in Evanston.

Prairie Moon hosts events and specials every week, including dining specials, happy hour, drink specials, and music. We are committed to the Evanston artistic community and are proud to feature local DJ’s, art exhibits, readings, and other experiences. We are also a home from some of the best beer tastings in the Chicago area.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT PRAIRIE MOON

May
4
Wed
National Scampi Day (all week!)
May 4 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We’re Celebrating National Scampi Day…

for five days!

ORDER NOW!


MENU

GRILLED AHI TUNA CAESAR
Grilled lemon-basil marinated Ahi Tuna , romaine, red onion, grape tomatoes, lemon-Caesar dressing, Parmesan, croutons

COLOSSAL PRAWN SCAMPI
Eight giant freshwater prawns (1 pound) char-grilled with house scampi butter & chives

BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS
Two 6oz grilled tenderloin brochettes with fresh herb butter

GRILLED ROSEMARY ASPARAGUS
Fresh asparagus grilled with fresh rosemary

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
House mashed Idaho spuds with roasted garlic

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

KEY LIME PIE & COCONUT CREAM
Our famous key lime pie with a graham cracker coconut crust topped with a coconut-vanilla whipped cream & toasted coconut

ADDITIONS TO YOUR MEAL

SPRING STRAWBERRY RHUBARB MULE (32OZ = 3 COCKTAILS) … 18
vodka, fresh strawberry, rhubarb simple, rhubarb bitters, ginger beer

NORTH END CALAMARI 13
Parmesan-sourdough crust, tomatoes, basil, Balsamic reduction, cocktail sauce

GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 8
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

May
8
Sun
Mother’s Day Brunch 2022
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Celebrate Mom with Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch from Prairie Moon!

Sunday, May 8 from 10AM-3PM.
Reservations strongly encouraged. Call 847-864-8328 between 3PM – 9PM.

Sweet & Savory Buffets!

Adults $33.95
Kids 5-10 years old $14.95

SEE OUR MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH SWEET & SAVORY BUFFET MENUS


SAVORY BUFFET

SAVORY SAUSAGE EGG BAKE
with sage sausage, wild mushrooms, fresh spinach & Swiss cheese, puff pastry

VEGGIE FRITTATA
Sweet peppers, baby spinach, red onion, tomato, broccoli, crust-less egg bake with Chihuahua cheese

SCRAMBLED EGGS
That’s right good old scrambled eggs!

HOME FRIED POTATOES
Fresh skillet-fried cubed potatoes with grilled onions FARMERS GARDEN SALAD Seasonal vegetables, mixed greens & fresh lemon basil vinaigrette

BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTES
Grilled Filet skewers with fresh herb butter

LITTLE ITALY ORECCHIETTE
Lambs ear pasta tossed with basil pesto, light roasted garlic cream, baby spinach, Cremini mushrooms & Roma tomatoes

GULF SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Large EZ peel Gulf shrimp served cold with house cocktail sauce

HONEY GLAZED HAM
Off the bone, creole mustard sauce

COUNTRY SAGE SAUSAGE
Patties

APPLEWOOD BACON
Thick sliced

NEW YORK BAGELS
plain with cream cheese

SMOKED SALMON
Thin sliced hardwood smoked North Atlantic salmon

MINI BLUE CRABCAKES
Chesapeake blue crabcakes, roasted red pepper dipping sauce

LEMON CHICKEN SHAWARMA
Oven baked, Middle Eastern spiced, lemon-chicken breast, roasted red onions, cucumber yogurt sauce

SWEET BUFFET

PAIN PERDU (FRENCH TOAST)
New Orleans style french toast, Vermont maple syrup OR bananas Foster sauce

BLUEBERRY STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE
Homemade with MI blueberries

FRESH FRUIT SALAD
fresh-cut seasonal fruits

MOON CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Homemade, of course!

TEXAS SHEET CAKE SQUARES
dense, bittersweet chocolate cake

ASSORTED BREAKFAST PASTRIES
Dream bars, Raspberry linzer bars, lemon bars Sparkling Beverages

 

PLEASE CHOOSE ONE SPARKLING DRINK

MIMOSA
Prosecco, orange juice & a touch of triple sec

MANGO MIMOSA
Prosecco, peach schnapps & mango nectar Non-Alcoholic Beverages

LE PIANURE PROSECCO D.O.C. NV
Sparkling with flavors of golden apple, peach and honeysuckle

 

JUICE & BEVERAGE
Orange juice, cranberry juice & lemonade

SPARROW COFFEE
Our own house blend of Costa Rica, Sumatra & Espresso – regular & decaf

SOFT DRINKS Coke, Diet, Sprite, TAZZO TEA BOX A selection of 6 fine teas

ICED TEA House brewed ~

~ Happy Mother’s Day! Reservations are accepted and encouraged

May
13
Fri
CHOP & CHICKEN BBQ Dinner for Two
May 13 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CHOPS & CHICKEN BARBECUE DINNER FOR TWO $49

Summer is upon us here in Evanston and Prairie Moon is ready with a delightful barbecue dinner for two. If you haven’t had our Brick Chicken, this is the perfect time to have it with a bbq spin, plus we have a wonderful cider-brined chop with bacon-bourbon chutney.

ORDER NOW!


MENU

CHAMPAGNE GULF SHRIMP SALAD
8 poached large shrimp with mixed greens, Romaine, avocado, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, radish, sweet corn, Queso Fresco & house Champagne vinaigrette

BRICK CHICKEN WITH VIDALIA BBQ SAUCE
half semi-boneless chicken marinated & finished on the char-grill under a brick weight with our Sweet onion BBQ sauce

CIDER BRINED DOUBLE CHOP
14oz Double bone-in pork chop brined in fresh ginger & apple cider, grilled & finished with Bacon-Bourbon chutney

MASHED POTATOES & COUNTRY GRAVY
Prairie Moon signature mashed potatoes & homemade chicken & fresh herb gravy

BUTTERMILK HOUSE SLAW
Buttermilk coleslaw, sweet and creamy.

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with a bananas Foster sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

FRESH MELON MARGARITA (32OZ=3COCKTAILS) … 18
Pureé of fresh Honeydew & Cantaloupe melons, silver tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice

BOOKER’S BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS … 16
Two 6oz grilled beef tenderloin skewers with a bourbon peppercorn baby portabella mushroom sauce & fried onions

GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 8
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

May
14
Sat
CHOP & CHICKEN BBQ Dinner for Two
May 14 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CHOPS & CHICKEN BARBECUE DINNER FOR TWO $49

Summer is upon us here in Evanston and Prairie Moon is ready with a delightful barbecue dinner for two. If you haven’t had our Brick Chicken, this is the perfect time to have it with a bbq spin, plus we have a wonderful cider-brined chop with bacon-bourbon chutney.

ORDER NOW!


MENU

CHAMPAGNE GULF SHRIMP SALAD
8 poached large shrimp with mixed greens, Romaine, avocado, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, radish, sweet corn, Queso Fresco & house Champagne vinaigrette

BRICK CHICKEN WITH VIDALIA BBQ SAUCE
half semi-boneless chicken marinated & finished on the char-grill under a brick weight with our Sweet onion BBQ sauce

CIDER BRINED DOUBLE CHOP
14oz Double bone-in pork chop brined in fresh ginger & apple cider, grilled & finished with Bacon-Bourbon chutney

MASHED POTATOES & COUNTRY GRAVY
Prairie Moon signature mashed potatoes & homemade chicken & fresh herb gravy

BUTTERMILK HOUSE SLAW
Buttermilk coleslaw, sweet and creamy.

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with a bananas Foster sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

FRESH MELON MARGARITA (32OZ=3COCKTAILS) … 18
Pureé of fresh Honeydew & Cantaloupe melons, silver tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice

BOOKER’S BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS … 16
Two 6oz grilled beef tenderloin skewers with a bourbon peppercorn baby portabella mushroom sauce & fried onions

GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 8
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

May
15
Sun
CHOP & CHICKEN BBQ Dinner for Two
May 15 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CHOPS & CHICKEN BARBECUE DINNER FOR TWO $49

Summer is upon us here in Evanston and Prairie Moon is ready with a delightful barbecue dinner for two. If you haven’t had our Brick Chicken, this is the perfect time to have it with a bbq spin, plus we have a wonderful cider-brined chop with bacon-bourbon chutney.

ORDER NOW!


MENU

CHAMPAGNE GULF SHRIMP SALAD
8 poached large shrimp with mixed greens, Romaine, avocado, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, radish, sweet corn, Queso Fresco & house Champagne vinaigrette

BRICK CHICKEN WITH VIDALIA BBQ SAUCE
half semi-boneless chicken marinated & finished on the char-grill under a brick weight with our Sweet onion BBQ sauce

CIDER BRINED DOUBLE CHOP
14oz Double bone-in pork chop brined in fresh ginger & apple cider, grilled & finished with Bacon-Bourbon chutney

MASHED POTATOES & COUNTRY GRAVY
Prairie Moon signature mashed potatoes & homemade chicken & fresh herb gravy

BUTTERMILK HOUSE SLAW
Buttermilk coleslaw, sweet and creamy.

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with a bananas Foster sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

FRESH MELON MARGARITA (32OZ=3COCKTAILS) … 18
Pureé of fresh Honeydew & Cantaloupe melons, silver tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice

BOOKER’S BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS … 16
Two 6oz grilled beef tenderloin skewers with a bourbon peppercorn baby portabella mushroom sauce & fried onions

GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 8
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

May
16
Mon
CHOP & CHICKEN BBQ Dinner for Two
May 16 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CHOPS & CHICKEN BARBECUE DINNER FOR TWO $49

Summer is upon us here in Evanston and Prairie Moon is ready with a delightful barbecue dinner for two. If you haven’t had our Brick Chicken, this is the perfect time to have it with a bbq spin, plus we have a wonderful cider-brined chop with bacon-bourbon chutney.

ORDER NOW!


MENU

CHAMPAGNE GULF SHRIMP SALAD
8 poached large shrimp with mixed greens, Romaine, avocado, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, radish, sweet corn, Queso Fresco & house Champagne vinaigrette

BRICK CHICKEN WITH VIDALIA BBQ SAUCE
half semi-boneless chicken marinated & finished on the char-grill under a brick weight with our Sweet onion BBQ sauce

CIDER BRINED DOUBLE CHOP
14oz Double bone-in pork chop brined in fresh ginger & apple cider, grilled & finished with Bacon-Bourbon chutney

MASHED POTATOES & COUNTRY GRAVY
Prairie Moon signature mashed potatoes & homemade chicken & fresh herb gravy

BUTTERMILK HOUSE SLAW
Buttermilk coleslaw, sweet and creamy.

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with a bananas Foster sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

FRESH MELON MARGARITA (32OZ=3COCKTAILS) … 18
Pureé of fresh Honeydew & Cantaloupe melons, silver tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice

BOOKER’S BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS … 16
Two 6oz grilled beef tenderloin skewers with a bourbon peppercorn baby portabella mushroom sauce & fried onions

GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 8
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

May
17
Tue
CHOP & CHICKEN BBQ Dinner for Two
May 17 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CHOPS & CHICKEN BARBECUE DINNER FOR TWO $49

Summer is upon us here in Evanston and Prairie Moon is ready with a delightful barbecue dinner for two. If you haven’t had our Brick Chicken, this is the perfect time to have it with a bbq spin, plus we have a wonderful cider-brined chop with bacon-bourbon chutney.

ORDER NOW!


MENU

CHAMPAGNE GULF SHRIMP SALAD
8 poached large shrimp with mixed greens, Romaine, avocado, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, radish, sweet corn, Queso Fresco & house Champagne vinaigrette

BRICK CHICKEN WITH VIDALIA BBQ SAUCE
half semi-boneless chicken marinated & finished on the char-grill under a brick weight with our Sweet onion BBQ sauce

CIDER BRINED DOUBLE CHOP
14oz Double bone-in pork chop brined in fresh ginger & apple cider, grilled & finished with Bacon-Bourbon chutney

MASHED POTATOES & COUNTRY GRAVY
Prairie Moon signature mashed potatoes & homemade chicken & fresh herb gravy

BUTTERMILK HOUSE SLAW
Buttermilk coleslaw, sweet and creamy.

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with a bananas Foster sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

FRESH MELON MARGARITA (32OZ=3COCKTAILS) … 18
Pureé of fresh Honeydew & Cantaloupe melons, silver tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice

BOOKER’S BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS … 16
Two 6oz grilled beef tenderloin skewers with a bourbon peppercorn baby portabella mushroom sauce & fried onions

GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 8
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

May
18
Wed
CHOP & CHICKEN BBQ Dinner for Two
May 18 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CHOPS & CHICKEN BARBECUE DINNER FOR TWO $49

Summer is upon us here in Evanston and Prairie Moon is ready with a delightful barbecue dinner for two. If you haven’t had our Brick Chicken, this is the perfect time to have it with a bbq spin, plus we have a wonderful cider-brined chop with bacon-bourbon chutney.

ORDER NOW!


MENU

CHAMPAGNE GULF SHRIMP SALAD
8 poached large shrimp with mixed greens, Romaine, avocado, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, radish, sweet corn, Queso Fresco & house Champagne vinaigrette

BRICK CHICKEN WITH VIDALIA BBQ SAUCE
half semi-boneless chicken marinated & finished on the char-grill under a brick weight with our Sweet onion BBQ sauce

CIDER BRINED DOUBLE CHOP
14oz Double bone-in pork chop brined in fresh ginger & apple cider, grilled & finished with Bacon-Bourbon chutney

MASHED POTATOES & COUNTRY GRAVY
Prairie Moon signature mashed potatoes & homemade chicken & fresh herb gravy

BUTTERMILK HOUSE SLAW
Buttermilk coleslaw, sweet and creamy.

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with a bananas Foster sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

FRESH MELON MARGARITA (32OZ=3COCKTAILS) … 18
Pureé of fresh Honeydew & Cantaloupe melons, silver tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice

BOOKER’S BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS … 16
Two 6oz grilled beef tenderloin skewers with a bourbon peppercorn baby portabella mushroom sauce & fried onions

GREEN CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 8
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

Moon Jazz Wednesday Nights: ROY McGRATH QUARTET
May 18 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

LIVE JAZZ in EVANSTON AT PRAIRIE MOON EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Prairie Moon is proud to present live jazz in partnership with Chicago’s Fulton Street Collective every Wednesday from 9PM-11PM. Fulton Street Collective is one of Chicago’s most respected and well-known venues for producing high quality live jazz.

Come experience some of the countries best jazz musicians at Prairie Moon and enjoy our Raw Bar, late night grill, and special cocktails, along with our full bar.

Tickets are always reasonably priced and go to entirely to support the musicians and to benefit Fulton Street Collective, an artists’ collective. Advance tickets available and at the door.


MAY 18: Roy McGrath Quartet, 9PM-11PM

Roy McGrath Quartet
Tenor saxophonist Roy McGrath was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and educated in Boston, New Orleans and Chicago and brings these diverse influences in his playing and composing. He will be featured in July at Chicago’s Latin Jazz Festival in Humboldt Park in July.

GET TICKETS TO ROY MCGRATH NOW!

 


UPCOMING SHOWS

MAY 25: Alex Beltran Organ Trio
“One of the best new releases of the year.” -Chicago Jazz Magazine Saxophonist, Alex Beltran has performed in venues across the country and with musicians such as Jeff Hamilton, Phil Woods, Tim Ries, Ira Sullivan, Luis Bonilla, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations.

GET TICKETS TO ALEX BELTRAN ORGAN TRIO NOW!

 

JUNE 1: Heisenberg Uncertainty Players
Heisenberg Uncertainty Players perform Boy Band:Big Band, a historical retrospective of boy band music adapted for jazz big band. The performance features twisted arrangements by John Dorhauer of music by The Beatles, Backstreet Boys, BTS, and many more.

A Chicago institution, and a distinct anomaly – a 17-piece big band performs at venues like The Jazz Showcase, Wire, Fulton Street Collective, Martyrs’, Fitzgerald’s, and WGN-TV. They were nominated for Best Jazz Band in Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago 2017 and 2019 Polls.

GET TICKETS TO HEISENBERG UNCERTAINTY PLAYERS NOW!

 

JUNE 8: Kyle Madsen Trio
Led by chameleonic saxophonist/multi-reedist Kyle Madsen, the KMT reflects the diversity of Chicago, and it’s wide-ranging music scene–mix of worldwide music from the past and present–from post bop jazz, modern avant garde, and R&B hits are explored by this instrumental trio.

GET TICKETS TO KYLE MADSEN TRIO NOW!

 

JUNE 15: Scott Burns Trio
Scott Burns performs with the intensity and earnestness of the jazz giants of the 1960’s–John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and Sonny Rollins….The essence of jazz was pouring from his horn in every measure of music.” – Kim Vinson, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

GET TICKETS TO SCOTT BURNS TRIO NOW!

 

JUNE 22: Quentin Coaxum Quartet
Trumpeter Quentin Coaxum has been a featured performer at The Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and University of Chicago’s Logan Arts Jazz Series. He has played with, including including Solange Knowles, Jimmy Heath, Robin Eubanks, Victor Goines, and many more.

GET TICKETS TO QUENTIN COAXUM QUARTET NOW!

May
25
Wed
Moon Jazz Wednesday Nights- ALEX BELTRAN
May 25 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

LIVE JAZZ in EVANSTON AT PRAIRIE MOON EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Prairie Moon is proud to present live jazz in partnership with Chicago’s Fulton Street Collective every Wednesday from 9PM-11PM. Fulton Street Collective is one of Chicago’s most respected and well-known venues for producing high quality live jazz.

Come experience some of the countries best jazz musicians at Prairie Moon and enjoy our Raw Bar, late night grill, and special cocktails, along with our full bar.

Tickets are always reasonably priced and go to entirely to support the musicians and to benefit Fulton Street Collective, an artists’ collective. Advance tickets available and at the door.


Live JazzMAY 25: Alex Beltran Organ Trio
“One of the best new releases of the year.” -Chicago Jazz Magazine Saxophonist, Alex Beltran has performed in venues across the country and with musicians such as Jeff Hamilton, Phil Woods, Tim Ries, Ira Sullivan, Luis Bonilla, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations.

GET TICKETS TO ALEX BELTRAN ORGAN TRIO NOW!

 


UPCOMING SHOWS

JUNE 1: Heisenberg Uncertainty Players
Heisenberg Uncertainty Players perform Boy Band:Big Band, a historical retrospective of boy band music adapted for jazz big band. The performance features twisted arrangements by John Dorhauer of music by The Beatles, Backstreet Boys, BTS, and many more.

A Chicago institution, and a distinct anomaly – a 17-piece big band performs at venues like The Jazz Showcase, Wire, Fulton Street Collective, Martyrs’, Fitzgerald’s, and WGN-TV. They were nominated for Best Jazz Band in Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago 2017 and 2019 Polls.

GET TICKETS TO HEISENBERG UNCERTAINTY PLAYERS NOW!

 

JUNE 8: Kyle Madsen Trio
Led by chameleonic saxophonist/multi-reedist Kyle Madsen, the KMT reflects the diversity of Chicago, and it’s wide-ranging music scene–mix of worldwide music from the past and present–from post bop jazz, modern avant garde, and R&B hits are explored by this instrumental trio.

GET TICKETS TO KYLE MADSEN TRIO NOW!

 

JUNE 15: Scott Burns Trio
Scott Burns performs with the intensity and earnestness of the jazz giants of the 1960’s–John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and Sonny Rollins….The essence of jazz was pouring from his horn in every measure of music.” – Kim Vinson, ALL ABOUT JAZZ

GET TICKETS TO SCOTT BURNS TRIO NOW!

 

JUNE 22: Quentin Coaxum Quartet
Trumpeter Quentin Coaxum has been a featured performer at The Chicago Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and University of Chicago’s Logan Arts Jazz Series. He has played with, including including Solange Knowles, Jimmy Heath, Robin Eubanks, Victor Goines, and many more.

GET TICKETS TO QUENTIN COAXUM QUARTET NOW!