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

Jul
1
Fri
FOURTH OF JULY PARTY TRAYS
Jul 1 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CELEBRATE YOUR FOURTH OF JULY IN EVANSTON WITH PRAIRIE MOON’S PARTY TRAYS!

(Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for pick up and delivery. Prairie Moon will be closed on Monday, July 4.  


ORDER NOW!

MENU

Party Trays

Luna Caesar … $36 With Grilled Chicken $48
pan salad – Hearts of Romaine, fresh Parmesan, house citrus Caesar dressing & croutons in a tasty tribute to the original Caesar born on the 4th of July in 1924!

Jumbo Wings … $69
6 pounds, crispy fried chicken wings with tri-chili BBQ sauce, cucumber slices and cilantro ranch dipping sauce

Chimichurri Steak Skewers … $69
12 pieces – Grilled beef tenderloin skewers cilantro pesto, pico de gallo, garlic toasts

Gilroy Garlic Chicken Skewers … $64
12 pieces Marinated chicken skewered with sweet peppers & onions topped with roasted garlic sauce and chives

Cajun Catfish Nuggets … $59
3 pounds Fried fresh catfish nuggets, Creole mustard dipping sauce

Tony’s Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken Tenders … $48
3 Pounds farm fresh boneless buttermilk fried chicken tenders with Alabama “Comeback” sauce for dipping

Mini Blue Crabcakes … $64
24 pieces – Mini Chesapeake Crabcakes with roasted red-pepper dipping sauce

Gulf Shrimp Cocktail … $64
3 pounds, Gulf shrimp served with horseradish-cocktail sauce & lemon wedges

Moon Mac and Cheese … $30
Creamy and dreamy
– with bacon – add $10 –

Key Lime Pie … Whole $30
Coconut-graham crust, vanilla cream (6 or 8 pieces)

Each tray has 10-12 appetizer portions:

SUMMER BARBECUE Dinner for Two
Jul 1 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Summer Barbecue Dinner for Two for Fourth of July weekend.

(Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for pick up and delivery. Prairie Moon will be closed on Monday, July 4.  


ORDER NOW!

MENU

DINNER FOR TWO $55

WATERMELON GULF SHRIMP SALAD
8 poached large shrimp, fresh cut watermelon with basil, red onion, cucumber & goat cheese over mixed greens with blush vinaigrette

TONY’S BLUE RIBBON FRIED CHICKEN
Buttermilk fried half chicken (5pcs) with Alabama “comeback” dipping sauce

CENTER CUT SPARE RIBS WITH PEACH BACON BOURBON BBQ SAUCE
1.5# rack of St. Louis cut spare ribs with a sweet & savory Bourbon BBQ sauce with applewood bacon & pureed grilled Summer peaches

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

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

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

WILD BLUEBERRY BUCKLE
wild blueberry cake with cinnamon streusel topping and vanilla cream

ADD A:

FIRECRACKER COCKTAIL (32OZ=3 COCKTAILS) … $20
White rum, orange curacao, watermelon puree, lime juice and just a touch of cayenne

MAYTAG BLUE STEAK SKEWERS … 16
2 6oz Beef tenderloin steak skewer grilled & topped with a Maytag blue cheese and basil butter topped with fried onions

MISSISSIPPI CATFISH NUGGETS … 12
fresh fried catfish nuggets, creole mustard dipping sauce

Jul
2
Sat
FOURTH OF JULY PARTY TRAYS
Jul 2 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CELEBRATE YOUR FOURTH OF JULY IN EVANSTON WITH PRAIRIE MOON’S PARTY TRAYS!

(Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for pick up and delivery. Prairie Moon will be closed on Monday, July 4.  


ORDER NOW!

MENU

Party Trays

Luna Caesar … $36 With Grilled Chicken $48
pan salad – Hearts of Romaine, fresh Parmesan, house citrus Caesar dressing & croutons in a tasty tribute to the original Caesar born on the 4th of July in 1924!

Jumbo Wings … $69
6 pounds, crispy fried chicken wings with tri-chili BBQ sauce, cucumber slices and cilantro ranch dipping sauce

Chimichurri Steak Skewers … $69
12 pieces – Grilled beef tenderloin skewers cilantro pesto, pico de gallo, garlic toasts

Gilroy Garlic Chicken Skewers … $64
12 pieces Marinated chicken skewered with sweet peppers & onions topped with roasted garlic sauce and chives

Cajun Catfish Nuggets … $59
3 pounds Fried fresh catfish nuggets, Creole mustard dipping sauce

Tony’s Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken Tenders … $48
3 Pounds farm fresh boneless buttermilk fried chicken tenders with Alabama “Comeback” sauce for dipping

Mini Blue Crabcakes … $64
24 pieces – Mini Chesapeake Crabcakes with roasted red-pepper dipping sauce

Gulf Shrimp Cocktail … $64
3 pounds, Gulf shrimp served with horseradish-cocktail sauce & lemon wedges

Moon Mac and Cheese … $30
Creamy and dreamy
– with bacon – add $10 –

Key Lime Pie … Whole $30
Coconut-graham crust, vanilla cream (6 or 8 pieces)

Each tray has 10-12 appetizer portions:

SUMMER BARBECUE Dinner for Two
Jul 2 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Summer Barbecue Dinner for Two for Fourth of July weekend.

(Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for pick up and delivery. Prairie Moon will be closed on Monday, July 4.  


ORDER NOW!

MENU

DINNER FOR TWO $55

WATERMELON GULF SHRIMP SALAD
8 poached large shrimp, fresh cut watermelon with basil, red onion, cucumber & goat cheese over mixed greens with blush vinaigrette

TONY’S BLUE RIBBON FRIED CHICKEN
Buttermilk fried half chicken (5pcs) with Alabama “comeback” dipping sauce

CENTER CUT SPARE RIBS WITH PEACH BACON BOURBON BBQ SAUCE
1.5# rack of St. Louis cut spare ribs with a sweet & savory Bourbon BBQ sauce with applewood bacon & pureed grilled Summer peaches

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

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

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

WILD BLUEBERRY BUCKLE
wild blueberry cake with cinnamon streusel topping and vanilla cream

ADD A:

FIRECRACKER COCKTAIL (32OZ=3 COCKTAILS) … $20
White rum, orange curacao, watermelon puree, lime juice and just a touch of cayenne

MAYTAG BLUE STEAK SKEWERS … 16
2 6oz Beef tenderloin steak skewer grilled & topped with a Maytag blue cheese and basil butter topped with fried onions

MISSISSIPPI CATFISH NUGGETS … 12
fresh fried catfish nuggets, creole mustard dipping sauce

Jul
3
Sun
FOURTH OF JULY PARTY TRAYS
Jul 3 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

CELEBRATE YOUR FOURTH OF JULY IN EVANSTON WITH PRAIRIE MOON’S PARTY TRAYS!

(Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for pick up and delivery. Prairie Moon will be closed on Monday, July 4.  


ORDER NOW!

MENU

Party Trays

Luna Caesar … $36 With Grilled Chicken $48
pan salad – Hearts of Romaine, fresh Parmesan, house citrus Caesar dressing & croutons in a tasty tribute to the original Caesar born on the 4th of July in 1924!

Jumbo Wings … $69
6 pounds, crispy fried chicken wings with tri-chili BBQ sauce, cucumber slices and cilantro ranch dipping sauce

Chimichurri Steak Skewers … $69
12 pieces – Grilled beef tenderloin skewers cilantro pesto, pico de gallo, garlic toasts

Gilroy Garlic Chicken Skewers … $64
12 pieces Marinated chicken skewered with sweet peppers & onions topped with roasted garlic sauce and chives

Cajun Catfish Nuggets … $59
3 pounds Fried fresh catfish nuggets, Creole mustard dipping sauce

Tony’s Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken Tenders … $48
3 Pounds farm fresh boneless buttermilk fried chicken tenders with Alabama “Comeback” sauce for dipping

Mini Blue Crabcakes … $64
24 pieces – Mini Chesapeake Crabcakes with roasted red-pepper dipping sauce

Gulf Shrimp Cocktail … $64
3 pounds, Gulf shrimp served with horseradish-cocktail sauce & lemon wedges

Moon Mac and Cheese … $30
Creamy and dreamy
– with bacon – add $10 –

Key Lime Pie … Whole $30
Coconut-graham crust, vanilla cream (6 or 8 pieces)

Each tray has 10-12 appetizer portions:

SUMMER BARBECUE Dinner for Two
Jul 3 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Summer Barbecue Dinner for Two for Fourth of July weekend.

(Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for pick up and delivery. Prairie Moon will be closed on Monday, July 4.  


ORDER NOW!

MENU

DINNER FOR TWO $55

WATERMELON GULF SHRIMP SALAD
8 poached large shrimp, fresh cut watermelon with basil, red onion, cucumber & goat cheese over mixed greens with blush vinaigrette

TONY’S BLUE RIBBON FRIED CHICKEN
Buttermilk fried half chicken (5pcs) with Alabama “comeback” dipping sauce

CENTER CUT SPARE RIBS WITH PEACH BACON BOURBON BBQ SAUCE
1.5# rack of St. Louis cut spare ribs with a sweet & savory Bourbon BBQ sauce with applewood bacon & pureed grilled Summer peaches

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

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

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

WILD BLUEBERRY BUCKLE
wild blueberry cake with cinnamon streusel topping and vanilla cream

ADD A:

FIRECRACKER COCKTAIL (32OZ=3 COCKTAILS) … $20
White rum, orange curacao, watermelon puree, lime juice and just a touch of cayenne

MAYTAG BLUE STEAK SKEWERS … 16
2 6oz Beef tenderloin steak skewer grilled & topped with a Maytag blue cheese and basil butter topped with fried onions

MISSISSIPPI CATFISH NUGGETS … 12
fresh fried catfish nuggets, creole mustard dipping sauce

Jul
6
Wed
Moon Jazz Wednesday Nights: CLARK SOMMERS TRIO
Jul 6 @ 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.


JULY 6: CLARK SOMMERS TRIO, 9PM-11PM

JULY 6: CLARK SOMMERS TRIO

”Clark Sommers rings true and honest in tone. The golden color pours a solid foundation to the timber of the group.” – All About Jazz.

Bassist, Composer and Educator, Clark has toured and performed extensively throughout the world. He has had the privilege of performing with Cedar Walton, Darrell Grant, Brian Blade, Ernie Watts, Bennie Maupin, Von Freeman, Ira Sullivan, Frank Wess, Charles McPherson, Peter Bernstein, Lin Haliday, Dana Hall, Jodie Christian, Bobby Broom, Jeff Parker, Ron Perrillo, Geof Bradfield, Michael Weiss, George Fludas, Kevin Mahogany, Eden Atwood, Ted Sirota’s Rebel Souls, The Mighty Blue Kings and The Chicago Jazz Orchestra among others.

GET TICKETS TO CLARK SOMMERS TRIO NOW!

 


UPCOMING SHOWS

JULY 13: BUMP TRIO

Bump Trio is led by saxophonist Neil Carson, this trio includes Evan Levine on bass and Mat Smalligan on drums.

GET TICKETS TO BUMP TRIO

Jul
8
Fri
SUMMER TROUT GRILL, Dinner for Two
Jul 8 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SUMMER TROUT GRILL–Dinner for Two

(Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for pick up and delivery. 


ORDER NOW!

SUMMER TROUT GRILL MENU

DINNER FOR TWO $55

KALE & SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD
Shaved sprouts, baby greens & baby kale with toasted hazelnuts, dried cherries, shaved Pecorino cheese & a lemon mustard vinaigrette

GRILLED TROUT & ROASTED LEEKS
Two whole, butterflied, boneless rainbow trout grilled with a light fresh herb butter topped with roasted leeks

MASHED POTATOES WITH WILD MUSHROOMS
Our house mashed potatoes with wild mushrooms (porcini, yellow bolettes, black oyster & crimini)

GRILLED ROSEMARY ASPARAGUS
Grilled fresh asparagus spears with fresh rosemary

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

SUMMER PEACH & STRAWBERRY CRISP
Fresh peaches & strawberrries, oatmeal-pecan streusel topping, vanilla cream

ADD A:

FRESH WATERMELON MARGARITA (3 COCKTAILS)
Silver Tequila, orange curacao, fresh watermelon puree, lime juice, touch of cayenne

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

MAYTAG BLUE STEAK SKEWERS … 16
2 6oz Beef tenderloin steak skewer grilled & topped with a Maytag blue cheese and basil butter topped with fried onions

Jul
9
Sat
SUMMER TROUT GRILL, Dinner for Two
Jul 9 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SUMMER TROUT GRILL–Dinner for Two

(Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for pick up and delivery. 


ORDER NOW!

SUMMER TROUT GRILL MENU

DINNER FOR TWO $55

KALE & SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD
Shaved sprouts, baby greens & baby kale with toasted hazelnuts, dried cherries, shaved Pecorino cheese & a lemon mustard vinaigrette

GRILLED TROUT & ROASTED LEEKS
Two whole, butterflied, boneless rainbow trout grilled with a light fresh herb butter topped with roasted leeks

MASHED POTATOES WITH WILD MUSHROOMS
Our house mashed potatoes with wild mushrooms (porcini, yellow bolettes, black oyster & crimini)

GRILLED ROSEMARY ASPARAGUS
Grilled fresh asparagus spears with fresh rosemary

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

SUMMER PEACH & STRAWBERRY CRISP
Fresh peaches & strawberrries, oatmeal-pecan streusel topping, vanilla cream

ADD A:

FRESH WATERMELON MARGARITA (3 COCKTAILS)
Silver Tequila, orange curacao, fresh watermelon puree, lime juice, touch of cayenne

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

MAYTAG BLUE STEAK SKEWERS … 16
2 6oz Beef tenderloin steak skewer grilled & topped with a Maytag blue cheese and basil butter topped with fried onions

Jul
10
Sun
SUMMER TROUT GRILL, Dinner for Two
Jul 10 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SUMMER TROUT GRILL–Dinner for Two

(Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for pick up and delivery. 


ORDER NOW!

SUMMER TROUT GRILL MENU

DINNER FOR TWO $55

KALE & SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD
Shaved sprouts, baby greens & baby kale with toasted hazelnuts, dried cherries, shaved Pecorino cheese & a lemon mustard vinaigrette

GRILLED TROUT & ROASTED LEEKS
Two whole, butterflied, boneless rainbow trout grilled with a light fresh herb butter topped with roasted leeks

MASHED POTATOES WITH WILD MUSHROOMS
Our house mashed potatoes with wild mushrooms (porcini, yellow bolettes, black oyster & crimini)

GRILLED ROSEMARY ASPARAGUS
Grilled fresh asparagus spears with fresh rosemary

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

SUMMER PEACH & STRAWBERRY CRISP
Fresh peaches & strawberrries, oatmeal-pecan streusel topping, vanilla cream

ADD A:

FRESH WATERMELON MARGARITA (3 COCKTAILS)
Silver Tequila, orange curacao, fresh watermelon puree, lime juice, touch of cayenne

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

MAYTAG BLUE STEAK SKEWERS … 16
2 6oz Beef tenderloin steak skewer grilled & topped with a Maytag blue cheese and basil butter topped with fried onions