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

Sep
18
Wed
CAJUN FOOD FEST & FAIS DO DO
Sep 18 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SEE AMERICA

19th ANNUAL CAJUN FOOD FEST & FAIS DO DO

From LYDIA, LOUISIANA


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DINNER FOR TWO $65

GULF CRABCAKE SALAD REMOULADE
Two blue crabcakes over mixed greens with toasted corn, avocado, red onion, grape tomatoes & pea pods topped with our house remoulade & garlic ranch dressing

ENTRÉES

CAJUN CATFISH COMBO
Blackened Mississippi catfish filet on a bed of sautéed garlic-spinach with red beans & rice

BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTES BIENVILLE
Two blackened 6oz beef tenderloin skewers with Shrimp Bienville sauce (Gulf shrimp, mushrooms, bacon, light cream) with Parmesan-peppercorn mashed potatoes

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

PEACH-PRALINE BREAD PUDDING
Vanilla-cinnamon bread pudding with peaches, pecans & house caramel sauce & vanilla cream

ADD-ONS

CLASSIC MAI TAI … $22 (32OZ=3 COCKTAILS)
Dark and light rums, orange Curacao, almond orgeat, lime
/ includes $2 Ball Jar deposit /

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … half DOZEN 18

(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE & CHICKEN HASH … 18
blackened chicken, andouille sausage, onions, sweet peppers, red potatoes, garlic sauce

BRUSSELS & BACON … 12
roasted sprouts & applewood bacon, balsamic drizzle

HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON
Sep 18 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON

Join us for the best Happy Hour in Evanston and the North Shore!

Everyday from 4PM-6PM Prairie Moon features $2 oysters, $1 shrimp, various appetizers and small plates at $7, wines for $6, and cocktails for $7 along with craft and local beers on draft for $5. Bring your friends and co-workers and enjoy the great atmosphere and friendly service of Prairie Moon.

CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT HAPPY HOUR MENU

 

SAMPLE HAPPY HOUR MENU

(Items and prices subject to change)

RAW BAR

OYSTERS $2 EACH
On the half shell, Bevans (James River VA) with cocktail sauce

Large “EZ Peel” Gulf Shrimp $1 EACH
With cocktail sauce

LITTLE PLATES $7

BIG Bavarian Pretzel Twist
large Bavarian bakery pretzel with pub cheese spread & grainy mustard

Spinach & Mushroom Quesadilla
baby spinach, baby portabella mushroom, chihuahua cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, salsa verde, lime crema

Bruno’s Baguette Pizza
Baked French bread pizza on mini bakery baguette with Luna Pomodoro sauce, sweet Italian sausage, mozzarella & Parmesan

Margherita Baguette Pizza
Baked French bread pizza on bakery demi-baguette with Luna Pomodoro sauce, fresh tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella & Parmesan

Cheeseburger Slider
.# American cheese, grilled onions, brioche bun, small fries

Disco Fries
The NJ diner classic! Fresh fries, bacon, cheese sauce, green onion, sour cream

WINE – $6

Janela Branca Vinho Verde DOC
Crisp, Portuguese dry white with a touch of Frizzante!

Cline “Farmhouse Red Blend”
Field blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet & Merlot CA 2021

Carra “Pulcinella” Prosecco
D.O.C. Italy 2020

HAPPY TAPS $5

Phase Three “Haus Lager”
Local “Crispy Snappy” lager 5%

Revolution “Infinity Hero” IPA
The latest “Hero”, experimental hops in a slightly hazy IPA from Chicago 7.0%

Lagunitas “Pils”
Czech-Style Pilsner from Chicago. 5%

Right Bee Cider
Chicago small batch unfiltered and tart cider 5.7%

COCKTAIL- $7

French 75
Prosecco, London dry gin, orange bitters, lemon juice

Aperol Spritz
* Aperol liquer, prosecco, soda, orange bitters, orange peel

Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime, ginger liquor, ginger beer

Paloma
* *silver tequila, grapefruit, lime, grapefruit soda

Aunt Lena’s Lemonade
* Bourbon & fresh lemonade

Sep
19
Thu
HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON
Sep 19 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON

Join us for the best Happy Hour in Evanston and the North Shore!

Everyday from 4PM-6PM Prairie Moon features $2 oysters, $1 shrimp, various appetizers and small plates at $7, wines for $6, and cocktails for $7 along with craft and local beers on draft for $5. Bring your friends and co-workers and enjoy the great atmosphere and friendly service of Prairie Moon.

CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT HAPPY HOUR MENU

 

SAMPLE HAPPY HOUR MENU

(Items and prices subject to change)

RAW BAR

OYSTERS $2 EACH
On the half shell, Bevans (James River VA) with cocktail sauce

Large “EZ Peel” Gulf Shrimp $1 EACH
With cocktail sauce

LITTLE PLATES $7

BIG Bavarian Pretzel Twist
large Bavarian bakery pretzel with pub cheese spread & grainy mustard

Spinach & Mushroom Quesadilla
baby spinach, baby portabella mushroom, chihuahua cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, salsa verde, lime crema

Bruno’s Baguette Pizza
Baked French bread pizza on mini bakery baguette with Luna Pomodoro sauce, sweet Italian sausage, mozzarella & Parmesan

Margherita Baguette Pizza
Baked French bread pizza on bakery demi-baguette with Luna Pomodoro sauce, fresh tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella & Parmesan

Cheeseburger Slider
.# American cheese, grilled onions, brioche bun, small fries

Disco Fries
The NJ diner classic! Fresh fries, bacon, cheese sauce, green onion, sour cream

WINE – $6

Janela Branca Vinho Verde DOC
Crisp, Portuguese dry white with a touch of Frizzante!

Cline “Farmhouse Red Blend”
Field blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet & Merlot CA 2021

Carra “Pulcinella” Prosecco
D.O.C. Italy 2020

HAPPY TAPS $5

Phase Three “Haus Lager”
Local “Crispy Snappy” lager 5%

Revolution “Infinity Hero” IPA
The latest “Hero”, experimental hops in a slightly hazy IPA from Chicago 7.0%

Lagunitas “Pils”
Czech-Style Pilsner from Chicago. 5%

Right Bee Cider
Chicago small batch unfiltered and tart cider 5.7%

COCKTAIL- $7

French 75
Prosecco, London dry gin, orange bitters, lemon juice

Aperol Spritz
* Aperol liquer, prosecco, soda, orange bitters, orange peel

Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime, ginger liquor, ginger beer

Paloma
* *silver tequila, grapefruit, lime, grapefruit soda

Aunt Lena’s Lemonade
* Bourbon & fresh lemonade

THOWBACK THURSDAYS
Sep 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
THOWBACK THURSDAYS

THROWBACK THURSDAYS! DJ spins from 8PM-11PM every Thursday at Prairie Moon.

Every Thursday from 8PM-11PM join us for a rotating list of Chicago area’s top DJ’s as they choose a different theme for each Thursday where they mix in cuts from a certain band, artist, or genre.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30: HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SPINS BY DJ SCOTT!

THROWBACK THURDAYS includes:

  • Live DJ
  • Late Night Food & Drink Happy Hour Specials
  • New Music Theme Each Week
  • No Cover Charge
Sep
20
Fri
SUMMER BARBECUE
Sep 20 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SUMMER BARBECUE #10

DINNER FOR TWO $65

Starting Friday, September 20


ORDER NOW!

SALAD

MARGARITA SHRIMP GREEN GODDESS SALAD
Grilled Tequila-lime marinated large Gulf shrimp (10) over mixed greens with sliced avocado, Elote salad (toasted corn, red onion, sweet bell pepper lime crema) cotija cheese, red cabbage, radish & green goddess dressing

ENTRÉES

HOT HONEY BACON BBQ BABY BACK RIBS
1.5# rack of baby back ribs with our signature smoky, tangy, local hot honey & bacon BBQ mop sauce, fresh cut fries & house slaw

TRI-CHILI WINGS
1# fresh jumbo wings, chile de arbol, chipotle & ancho glaze, cucumbers, cilantro ranch

POBLANO CHILE MAC & CHEESE ROYALE
Our signature mac & cheese, roasted NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua & Pepperjack cheeses

DESSERT

PECAN TURTLE SHEET CAKE
Our signature chocolate TX sheet cake with a pecan caramel & vanilla cream

ADD-ONS:

LIMONCELLO SPRITZ … $22 (32OZ=3 COCKTAILS)
Perfect refresher on a hot Summer day! Craft vodka, limoncello, Sanpellegrino Limonata, fresh lemon

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … 1⁄2 DOZEN 18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

MISSISSIPPI CATFISH NUGGETS … 15
fresh fried catfish nuggets, creole mustard dipping sauce

FRESH MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9.95
fresh asparagus grilled with toasted almonds, rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON
Sep 20 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON

Join us for the best Happy Hour in Evanston and the North Shore!

Everyday from 4PM-6PM Prairie Moon features $2 oysters, $1 shrimp, various appetizers and small plates at $7, wines for $6, and cocktails for $7 along with craft and local beers on draft for $5. Bring your friends and co-workers and enjoy the great atmosphere and friendly service of Prairie Moon.

CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT HAPPY HOUR MENU

 

SAMPLE HAPPY HOUR MENU

(Items and prices subject to change)

RAW BAR

OYSTERS $2 EACH
On the half shell, Bevans (James River VA) with cocktail sauce

Large “EZ Peel” Gulf Shrimp $1 EACH
With cocktail sauce

LITTLE PLATES $7

BIG Bavarian Pretzel Twist
large Bavarian bakery pretzel with pub cheese spread & grainy mustard

Spinach & Mushroom Quesadilla
baby spinach, baby portabella mushroom, chihuahua cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, salsa verde, lime crema

Bruno’s Baguette Pizza
Baked French bread pizza on mini bakery baguette with Luna Pomodoro sauce, sweet Italian sausage, mozzarella & Parmesan

Margherita Baguette Pizza
Baked French bread pizza on bakery demi-baguette with Luna Pomodoro sauce, fresh tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella & Parmesan

Cheeseburger Slider
.# American cheese, grilled onions, brioche bun, small fries

Disco Fries
The NJ diner classic! Fresh fries, bacon, cheese sauce, green onion, sour cream

WINE – $6

Janela Branca Vinho Verde DOC
Crisp, Portuguese dry white with a touch of Frizzante!

Cline “Farmhouse Red Blend”
Field blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet & Merlot CA 2021

Carra “Pulcinella” Prosecco
D.O.C. Italy 2020

HAPPY TAPS $5

Phase Three “Haus Lager”
Local “Crispy Snappy” lager 5%

Revolution “Infinity Hero” IPA
The latest “Hero”, experimental hops in a slightly hazy IPA from Chicago 7.0%

Lagunitas “Pils”
Czech-Style Pilsner from Chicago. 5%

Right Bee Cider
Chicago small batch unfiltered and tart cider 5.7%

COCKTAIL- $7

French 75
Prosecco, London dry gin, orange bitters, lemon juice

Aperol Spritz
* Aperol liquer, prosecco, soda, orange bitters, orange peel

Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime, ginger liquor, ginger beer

Paloma
* *silver tequila, grapefruit, lime, grapefruit soda

Aunt Lena’s Lemonade
* Bourbon & fresh lemonade

Sep
21
Sat
SUMMER BARBECUE
Sep 21 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SUMMER BARBECUE #10

DINNER FOR TWO $65

Starting Friday, September 20


ORDER NOW!

SALAD

MARGARITA SHRIMP GREEN GODDESS SALAD
Grilled Tequila-lime marinated large Gulf shrimp (10) over mixed greens with sliced avocado, Elote salad (toasted corn, red onion, sweet bell pepper lime crema) cotija cheese, red cabbage, radish & green goddess dressing

ENTRÉES

HOT HONEY BACON BBQ BABY BACK RIBS
1.5# rack of baby back ribs with our signature smoky, tangy, local hot honey & bacon BBQ mop sauce, fresh cut fries & house slaw

TRI-CHILI WINGS
1# fresh jumbo wings, chile de arbol, chipotle & ancho glaze, cucumbers, cilantro ranch

POBLANO CHILE MAC & CHEESE ROYALE
Our signature mac & cheese, roasted NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua & Pepperjack cheeses

DESSERT

PECAN TURTLE SHEET CAKE
Our signature chocolate TX sheet cake with a pecan caramel & vanilla cream

ADD-ONS:

LIMONCELLO SPRITZ … $22 (32OZ=3 COCKTAILS)
Perfect refresher on a hot Summer day! Craft vodka, limoncello, Sanpellegrino Limonata, fresh lemon

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … 1⁄2 DOZEN 18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

MISSISSIPPI CATFISH NUGGETS … 15
fresh fried catfish nuggets, creole mustard dipping sauce

FRESH MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9.95
fresh asparagus grilled with toasted almonds, rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON
Sep 21 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON

Join us for the best Happy Hour in Evanston and the North Shore!

Everyday from 4PM-6PM Prairie Moon features $2 oysters, $1 shrimp, various appetizers and small plates at $7, wines for $6, and cocktails for $7 along with craft and local beers on draft for $5. Bring your friends and co-workers and enjoy the great atmosphere and friendly service of Prairie Moon.

CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT HAPPY HOUR MENU

 

SAMPLE HAPPY HOUR MENU

(Items and prices subject to change)

RAW BAR

OYSTERS $2 EACH
On the half shell, Bevans (James River VA) with cocktail sauce

Large “EZ Peel” Gulf Shrimp $1 EACH
With cocktail sauce

LITTLE PLATES $7

BIG Bavarian Pretzel Twist
large Bavarian bakery pretzel with pub cheese spread & grainy mustard

Spinach & Mushroom Quesadilla
baby spinach, baby portabella mushroom, chihuahua cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, salsa verde, lime crema

Bruno’s Baguette Pizza
Baked French bread pizza on mini bakery baguette with Luna Pomodoro sauce, sweet Italian sausage, mozzarella & Parmesan

Margherita Baguette Pizza
Baked French bread pizza on bakery demi-baguette with Luna Pomodoro sauce, fresh tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella & Parmesan

Cheeseburger Slider
.# American cheese, grilled onions, brioche bun, small fries

Disco Fries
The NJ diner classic! Fresh fries, bacon, cheese sauce, green onion, sour cream

WINE – $6

Janela Branca Vinho Verde DOC
Crisp, Portuguese dry white with a touch of Frizzante!

Cline “Farmhouse Red Blend”
Field blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet & Merlot CA 2021

Carra “Pulcinella” Prosecco
D.O.C. Italy 2020

HAPPY TAPS $5

Phase Three “Haus Lager”
Local “Crispy Snappy” lager 5%

Revolution “Infinity Hero” IPA
The latest “Hero”, experimental hops in a slightly hazy IPA from Chicago 7.0%

Lagunitas “Pils”
Czech-Style Pilsner from Chicago. 5%

Right Bee Cider
Chicago small batch unfiltered and tart cider 5.7%

COCKTAIL- $7

French 75
Prosecco, London dry gin, orange bitters, lemon juice

Aperol Spritz
* Aperol liquer, prosecco, soda, orange bitters, orange peel

Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime, ginger liquor, ginger beer

Paloma
* *silver tequila, grapefruit, lime, grapefruit soda

Aunt Lena’s Lemonade
* Bourbon & fresh lemonade

Sep
22
Sun
SUMMER BARBECUE
Sep 22 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SUMMER BARBECUE #10

DINNER FOR TWO $65

Starting Friday, September 20


ORDER NOW!

SALAD

MARGARITA SHRIMP GREEN GODDESS SALAD
Grilled Tequila-lime marinated large Gulf shrimp (10) over mixed greens with sliced avocado, Elote salad (toasted corn, red onion, sweet bell pepper lime crema) cotija cheese, red cabbage, radish & green goddess dressing

ENTRÉES

HOT HONEY BACON BBQ BABY BACK RIBS
1.5# rack of baby back ribs with our signature smoky, tangy, local hot honey & bacon BBQ mop sauce, fresh cut fries & house slaw

TRI-CHILI WINGS
1# fresh jumbo wings, chile de arbol, chipotle & ancho glaze, cucumbers, cilantro ranch

POBLANO CHILE MAC & CHEESE ROYALE
Our signature mac & cheese, roasted NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua & Pepperjack cheeses

DESSERT

PECAN TURTLE SHEET CAKE
Our signature chocolate TX sheet cake with a pecan caramel & vanilla cream

ADD-ONS:

LIMONCELLO SPRITZ … $22 (32OZ=3 COCKTAILS)
Perfect refresher on a hot Summer day! Craft vodka, limoncello, Sanpellegrino Limonata, fresh lemon

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … 1⁄2 DOZEN 18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

MISSISSIPPI CATFISH NUGGETS … 15
fresh fried catfish nuggets, creole mustard dipping sauce

FRESH MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9.95
fresh asparagus grilled with toasted almonds, rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON
Sep 22 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON

Join us for the best Happy Hour in Evanston and the North Shore!

Everyday from 4PM-6PM Prairie Moon features $2 oysters, $1 shrimp, various appetizers and small plates at $7, wines for $6, and cocktails for $7 along with craft and local beers on draft for $5. Bring your friends and co-workers and enjoy the great atmosphere and friendly service of Prairie Moon.

CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT HAPPY HOUR MENU

 

SAMPLE HAPPY HOUR MENU

(Items and prices subject to change)

RAW BAR

OYSTERS $2 EACH
On the half shell, Bevans (James River VA) with cocktail sauce

Large “EZ Peel” Gulf Shrimp $1 EACH
With cocktail sauce

LITTLE PLATES $7

BIG Bavarian Pretzel Twist
large Bavarian bakery pretzel with pub cheese spread & grainy mustard

Spinach & Mushroom Quesadilla
baby spinach, baby portabella mushroom, chihuahua cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, salsa verde, lime crema

Bruno’s Baguette Pizza
Baked French bread pizza on mini bakery baguette with Luna Pomodoro sauce, sweet Italian sausage, mozzarella & Parmesan

Margherita Baguette Pizza
Baked French bread pizza on bakery demi-baguette with Luna Pomodoro sauce, fresh tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella & Parmesan

Cheeseburger Slider
.# American cheese, grilled onions, brioche bun, small fries

Disco Fries
The NJ diner classic! Fresh fries, bacon, cheese sauce, green onion, sour cream

WINE – $6

Janela Branca Vinho Verde DOC
Crisp, Portuguese dry white with a touch of Frizzante!

Cline “Farmhouse Red Blend”
Field blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet & Merlot CA 2021

Carra “Pulcinella” Prosecco
D.O.C. Italy 2020

HAPPY TAPS $5

Phase Three “Haus Lager”
Local “Crispy Snappy” lager 5%

Revolution “Infinity Hero” IPA
The latest “Hero”, experimental hops in a slightly hazy IPA from Chicago 7.0%

Lagunitas “Pils”
Czech-Style Pilsner from Chicago. 5%

Right Bee Cider
Chicago small batch unfiltered and tart cider 5.7%

COCKTAIL- $7

French 75
Prosecco, London dry gin, orange bitters, lemon juice

Aperol Spritz
* Aperol liquer, prosecco, soda, orange bitters, orange peel

Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime, ginger liquor, ginger beer

Paloma
* *silver tequila, grapefruit, lime, grapefruit soda

Aunt Lena’s Lemonade
* Bourbon & fresh lemonade