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

Jun
4
Tue
SHARE AMERICA: CAJUN HEARTLAND STATE FAIR LAFAYETTE, LA
Jun 4 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SHARE AMERICA: CAJUN HEARTLAND STATE FAIR

LAFAYETTE, LA

DINNER FOR TWO $65

Prairie Moon is known for its authentic regional American cooking. So in this election year, it’s important to realize that whatever color the state, we all have culture to share. What a better way to get together than breaking bread? Let’s share our vast culture of food in America one state at a time!

ORDER NOW!


SALAD

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

ENTRÉE

BLACK & BLUE CENTER-CUT NEW YORK STRIP
14oz center-cut, certified Black Angus NY New York Strip steak, house blackening spices, topped with Mindoro blue cheese butter

SEAFOOD BIG MAMOU
A Prairie Moon favorite! Gulf shrimp, scallops and crawfish tails in a savory tomato-cayenne simmer sauce over rice

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with bananas, banana caramel sauce & vanilla cream

ADD:

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB MULE (32OZ = 3 COCKTAILS) … $22
vodka, ginger liquer, fresh strawberry, rhubarb simple, rhubarb bitters, ginger beer / includes $2 Ball jar deposit /

PRIME SOFT SHELL CRABS … 25

2 fresh Prime Springtime soft-shell crabs pan seared with lemon butter & house tartar sauce

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

NORTH END CALAMARI … $15
Parmesan-sourdough crust, tomatoes, basil, Balsamic reduction, cocktail sauce

FRESH ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … $9
fresh asparagus grilled with toasted almonds, rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON
Jun 4 @ 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

Jun
5
Wed
SHARE AMERICA: CAJUN HEARTLAND STATE FAIR LAFAYETTE, LA
Jun 5 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SHARE AMERICA: CAJUN HEARTLAND STATE FAIR

LAFAYETTE, LA

DINNER FOR TWO $65

Prairie Moon is known for its authentic regional American cooking. So in this election year, it’s important to realize that whatever color the state, we all have culture to share. What a better way to get together than breaking bread? Let’s share our vast culture of food in America one state at a time!

ORDER NOW!


SALAD

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

ENTRÉE

BLACK & BLUE CENTER-CUT NEW YORK STRIP
14oz center-cut, certified Black Angus NY New York Strip steak, house blackening spices, topped with Mindoro blue cheese butter

SEAFOOD BIG MAMOU
A Prairie Moon favorite! Gulf shrimp, scallops and crawfish tails in a savory tomato-cayenne simmer sauce over rice

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with bananas, banana caramel sauce & vanilla cream

ADD:

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB MULE (32OZ = 3 COCKTAILS) … $22
vodka, ginger liquer, fresh strawberry, rhubarb simple, rhubarb bitters, ginger beer / includes $2 Ball jar deposit /

PRIME SOFT SHELL CRABS … 25

2 fresh Prime Springtime soft-shell crabs pan seared with lemon butter & house tartar sauce

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

NORTH END CALAMARI … $15
Parmesan-sourdough crust, tomatoes, basil, Balsamic reduction, cocktail sauce

FRESH ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … $9
fresh asparagus grilled with toasted almonds, rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON
Jun 5 @ 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

Jun
6
Thu
HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON
Jun 6 @ 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

JAZZ JAM SESSION
Jun 6 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
JAZZ JAM SESSION

JAZZ JAM SESSION

Every First Thursday of the Month 8PM-10PM Prairie Moon hosts its jazz jam session hosted by Clark Sommers on bass with Chase Wilkins on drums, Brandon Harper on keys.

Musicians bring what you need to jam with these celebrated musicians in the great and welcoming atmosphere of Prairie Moon. Drink and dining specials all night!

Jazz is an improvised art form and jam sessions have been a staple of jazz since the beginning. We highly encourage guests to see and hear what great musicians sound like when they get together sometimes for the first time and jam.

CLICK TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THURSDAY JAM SESSIONS

 

 

 

 

THOWBACK THURSDAYS
Jun 6 @ 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
Jun
7
Fri
HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON
Jun 7 @ 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

Jun
8
Sat
HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON
Jun 8 @ 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

Jun
9
Sun
HAPPY HOUR EVANSTON
Jun 9 @ 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