CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT PRAIRIE MOON
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
MARDI GRAS 2026 at Prairie Moon
Get a taste of New Orleans starting Friday, February 13 through Fat Tuesday, February 17!
LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER!
Featuring special guests
3 Floyds celebrating its 30-year anniversary on Feb 17, Fat Tuesday!
BEERS INCLUDE:
… 1. Floyds Deluxe Lager 2. Lord Rear Admiral ESB 3. Gumballhead 4. Apocalypse Cow Double IPA
Giveaways, free samples of beers that 3 Floyds have not brewed in years, and, of course, the best New Orleans food in Chicagoland. Plus, you get a chance to win tickets to DARK LORD DAY! May 16 in Munster, IN where thousands will gather at the brewery for the release of Dark Lord. Plus, music, food and more.
CLICK TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!
COUNTDOWN TO FAT TUESDAY
MARDI GRAS SPECIALS (available Friday-Fat Tuesday)
CHICKEN & ANDOUILLE GUMBO
chicken breast, Andouille sausage in an okra & file’ Gumbo over rice. … C 6.95 B 9.95 …
RED BEANS & RICE
One of our Cajun favorites with Andouille sausage and bacon … Cup 5.95 Bowl 8.95 …
SMALL PLATES & RAW BAR
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
Bevins” (St.James River VA), house cocktail sauce. 18 … ó dozen $18 …
LARGE “EZ PEEL” GULF SHRIMP
Half pound, lemon, cocktail sauce … 13.95 …
SHRIMP & GRITS
Large Gulf shrimp, garlic-chive pan-sauce, cheddar grit cake, applewood bacon, sharp white cheddar … 17.95 …
P. MOON JAMBALAYA
Traditional Cajun seasoned rice dish, 6 large Gulf shrimp, Andouille sausage and chicken with a healthy blend of peppers & spice YA! YA! … 21.95 …
COCHON DE LAIT (CAJUN PULLED PORK) … 16.95
Cajun spiced slow roasted pulled pork shoulder tossed in a spicy bacon-BBQ sauce on a brioche bun with house slaw & fresh cut fries …
BIG PLATES
CAJUN CATFISH COMBO … 19.95
Blackened Mississippi catfish filet on a bed of sautéed garlic-spinach with red beans & rice …
SEAFOOD BIG MAMOU … 25.95
A Moon favorite! Gulf shrimp, Sea scallops and Crawfish tails in our savory tomato-cayenne simmer sauce over rice.
GEORGIA PECAN TROUT MEUNIERE … 26.95 …
Pan-seared fresh rainbow trout with a Creole-toasted pecan browned butter sauce over garlic spinach with mashed potatoes …
SHRIMP & CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE … 25.95
sautéed gulf shrimp, crawfish tails, savory étouffée sauce, white rice, Add a blackened catfish fillet for $6. …
CAJUN BUTTER STEAK FRITES … 25.95
10oz Black Angus Hanger steak grilled and topped with our New Orleans BBQ butter & fresh-cut blackened fries, roasted garlic aioli …
BOURBON-PEACH PRALINE BREAD PUDDING
Vanilla-cinnamon bread pudding, peaches, pecans & Bourbon-caramel, vanilla cream. … 9.95 …
FROM THE BAR
:HURRICANE … 13-JAR 24 … passion fruit, pineapple, lime, light & dark rum
:BOURBON “VIEUX CARRE” … Bourbon, sweet Vermouth, Cognac, Benedictine, Peychauds bitters, Angostura bitters chilled-neat, lemon twist … 13
:RYE SAZERAC … Rye whiskey , herbsaint, bitters, lemon peel … 14
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
MARDI GRAS 2026 at Prairie Moon
Get a taste of New Orleans starting Friday, February 13 through Fat Tuesday, February 17!
LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER!
Featuring special guests
3 Floyds celebrating its 30-year anniversary on Feb 17, Fat Tuesday!
BEERS INCLUDE:
… 1. Floyds Deluxe Lager 2. Lord Rear Admiral ESB 3. Gumballhead 4. Apocalypse Cow Double IPA
Giveaways, free samples of beers that 3 Floyds have not brewed in years, and, of course, the best New Orleans food in Chicagoland. Plus, you get a chance to win tickets to DARK LORD DAY! May 16 in Munster, IN where thousands will gather at the brewery for the release of Dark Lord. Plus, music, food and more.
CLICK TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!
COUNTDOWN TO FAT TUESDAY
MARDI GRAS SPECIALS (available Friday-Fat Tuesday)
CHICKEN & ANDOUILLE GUMBO
chicken breast, Andouille sausage in an okra & file’ Gumbo over rice. … C 6.95 B 9.95 …
RED BEANS & RICE
One of our Cajun favorites with Andouille sausage and bacon … Cup 5.95 Bowl 8.95 …
SMALL PLATES & RAW BAR
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
Bevins” (St.James River VA), house cocktail sauce. 18 … ó dozen $18 …
LARGE “EZ PEEL” GULF SHRIMP
Half pound, lemon, cocktail sauce … 13.95 …
SHRIMP & GRITS
Large Gulf shrimp, garlic-chive pan-sauce, cheddar grit cake, applewood bacon, sharp white cheddar … 17.95 …
P. MOON JAMBALAYA
Traditional Cajun seasoned rice dish, 6 large Gulf shrimp, Andouille sausage and chicken with a healthy blend of peppers & spice YA! YA! … 21.95 …
COCHON DE LAIT (CAJUN PULLED PORK) … 16.95
Cajun spiced slow roasted pulled pork shoulder tossed in a spicy bacon-BBQ sauce on a brioche bun with house slaw & fresh cut fries …
BIG PLATES
CAJUN CATFISH COMBO … 19.95
Blackened Mississippi catfish filet on a bed of sautéed garlic-spinach with red beans & rice …
SEAFOOD BIG MAMOU … 25.95
A Moon favorite! Gulf shrimp, Sea scallops and Crawfish tails in our savory tomato-cayenne simmer sauce over rice.
GEORGIA PECAN TROUT MEUNIERE … 26.95 …
Pan-seared fresh rainbow trout with a Creole-toasted pecan browned butter sauce over garlic spinach with mashed potatoes …
SHRIMP & CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE … 25.95
sautéed gulf shrimp, crawfish tails, savory étouffée sauce, white rice, Add a blackened catfish fillet for $6. …
CAJUN BUTTER STEAK FRITES … 25.95
10oz Black Angus Hanger steak grilled and topped with our New Orleans BBQ butter & fresh-cut blackened fries, roasted garlic aioli …
BOURBON-PEACH PRALINE BREAD PUDDING
Vanilla-cinnamon bread pudding, peaches, pecans & Bourbon-caramel, vanilla cream. … 9.95 …
FROM THE BAR
:HURRICANE … 13-JAR 24 … passion fruit, pineapple, lime, light & dark rum
:BOURBON “VIEUX CARRE” … Bourbon, sweet Vermouth, Cognac, Benedictine, Peychauds bitters, Angostura bitters chilled-neat, lemon twist … 13
:RYE SAZERAC … Rye whiskey , herbsaint, bitters, lemon peel … 14
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
Prairie Moon in Evanston and Go 4 It Entertainment present…
TUESDAY TRIVIA NIGHT!
So you think you know a few things, eh? Well prove it! Join us every Tuesday for baddest, meanest, funnest, happiest trivia night in Evanston. Your extraordinarily entertaining host will guide you through the night with easy and tough questions all toward the prize of being the best in the land… and, of course, prizes from Prairie Moon!
Every Tuesday starting promptly at 8PM! Come early to get your seat!
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
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
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
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