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
24
Mon
See America: North Carolina Seafood Festival
Jun 24 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Dinner For Two: North Carolina Outer Banks!

Our See America series continues with a menu inspired by the North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

See America #12 June 21 – June 26

DINNER FOR TWO $68


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SALAD

GRILLED “WICKED TUNA” OBX SALAD
Grilled herb marinated Ahi tuna brochettes, mixed greens, roasted radishes & fingerling potatoes, French green beans, grape tomatoes, capers, black olives, fresh tarragon-shallot vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

NORTH CAROLINA STRIPED BASS & BLUE CRAB RISOTTO
Pan-seared fresh wild striped sea bass over a blue crab risotto cake with sweet peas & saffron, citrus beurre blanc

CALABASH N.C. STYLE FRIED SHRIMP
1/2# large Gulf shrimp flash fried in a light corn flour batter with house cocktail sauce, fresh-cut fries & house slaw

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

NORTH CAROLINA LEMON PIE WITH RASPBERRIES
fresh lemon cream, crushed saltine sweet & salty crust, fresh raspberries, 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 /

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

FLIP’S CRAB CHOWDER … 2 CUPS $9
A Maryland blue crab chowder with shellfish stock, corn, tomatillo, and sweet & hot peppers.(no cream)

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

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

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Jun
25
Tue
See America: North Carolina Seafood Festival
Jun 25 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Dinner For Two: North Carolina Outer Banks!

Our See America series continues with a menu inspired by the North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

See America #12 June 21 – June 26

DINNER FOR TWO $68


ORDER NOW!

SALAD

GRILLED “WICKED TUNA” OBX SALAD
Grilled herb marinated Ahi tuna brochettes, mixed greens, roasted radishes & fingerling potatoes, French green beans, grape tomatoes, capers, black olives, fresh tarragon-shallot vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

NORTH CAROLINA STRIPED BASS & BLUE CRAB RISOTTO
Pan-seared fresh wild striped sea bass over a blue crab risotto cake with sweet peas & saffron, citrus beurre blanc

CALABASH N.C. STYLE FRIED SHRIMP
1/2# large Gulf shrimp flash fried in a light corn flour batter with house cocktail sauce, fresh-cut fries & house slaw

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

NORTH CAROLINA LEMON PIE WITH RASPBERRIES
fresh lemon cream, crushed saltine sweet & salty crust, fresh raspberries, 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 /

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

FLIP’S CRAB CHOWDER … 2 CUPS $9
A Maryland blue crab chowder with shellfish stock, corn, tomatillo, and sweet & hot peppers.(no cream)

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

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

ORDER NOW!

Jun
26
Wed
See America: North Carolina Seafood Festival
Jun 26 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Dinner For Two: North Carolina Outer Banks!

Our See America series continues with a menu inspired by the North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

See America #12 June 21 – June 26

DINNER FOR TWO $68


ORDER NOW!

SALAD

GRILLED “WICKED TUNA” OBX SALAD
Grilled herb marinated Ahi tuna brochettes, mixed greens, roasted radishes & fingerling potatoes, French green beans, grape tomatoes, capers, black olives, fresh tarragon-shallot vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

NORTH CAROLINA STRIPED BASS & BLUE CRAB RISOTTO
Pan-seared fresh wild striped sea bass over a blue crab risotto cake with sweet peas & saffron, citrus beurre blanc

CALABASH N.C. STYLE FRIED SHRIMP
1/2# large Gulf shrimp flash fried in a light corn flour batter with house cocktail sauce, fresh-cut fries & house slaw

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

NORTH CAROLINA LEMON PIE WITH RASPBERRIES
fresh lemon cream, crushed saltine sweet & salty crust, fresh raspberries, 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 /

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

FLIP’S CRAB CHOWDER … 2 CUPS $9
A Maryland blue crab chowder with shellfish stock, corn, tomatillo, and sweet & hot peppers.(no cream)

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

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

ORDER NOW!

Dec
19
Thu
Goodman’s Susan V. Booth Guest DJ’s for Y.O.U.!
Dec 19 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for a special Throwback Thursday with guest DJ, Susan V. Booth, artistic director of the Tony Award-winning Goodman Theatre.

Meet and mingle with Ms. Booth while she plays some of her favorite tunes for the great cause of raising money for Evanston’s Youth & Opportunity United (Y.O.U).

A portion of all sales benefit Y.O.U., so bring your appetite and enjoy great food, music, and company! The night will include dining and drink specials, gift card giveaways, and more.

Based in Evanston, Y.O.U. is a youth development organization that promotes the agency, success, and well-being of young people and their families through identity-affirming relationships, expanded learning opportunities, and resources to meet emerging needs. Y.O.U. closes the opportunity gap by preparing youth for post-secondary and life success. Y.O.U. partners with families, schools, and the community to provide academic, social, and emotional support to 1,400 youth and their families each year, ensuring every young person has the opportunity to succeed


MAKE YOUR RESERVATION!

 

LEARN MORE about Youth & Opportunity United.

 

LEARN MORE about Goodman Theatre’s Susan V. Booth.

 

LEARN MORE about tickets and the current season at Goodman Theatre.

 

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION FOR DECEMBER 19!

 

May
30
Fri
SOFT SHELL CRABS
May 30 @ 3:43 pm – 4:43 pm

SOFT SHELL CRABS!

This weekend Pairie Moon salutes JEAN LAFITTE, LOUISIANA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL!

FRI, MAY 30 – WED, JUNE 4

DINNER FOR TWO $69.

ORDER NOW!


DINNER FOR TWO

SALAD

BLACKENED TUNA SALAD
Two blackened Ahi tuna skewers, Romaine, mixed greens, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, Feta cheese, fresh basil vinaigrette.

ENTRÉE

JUMBO SOFT SHELL CRABS & CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE
Two pan-seared fresh Soft Shell Crabs over Gulf crawfish tails smothered in our savory Ettoufee sauce with white rice, YA! YA!

SEAFOOD BIG MAMOU
A Moon favorite! Gulf shrimp and scallops in our savory tomato-cayenne simmer sauce over rice.

DESSERT

BANANA FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with bananas, caramel sauce & vanilla cream.

ADD A:

DARK & STORMY (3 COCKTAILS)
Dark Rum, New Deal Ginger liquor, Baritts Ginger Beer, lime

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

CALAMARI … 16
Parmesan sourdough Herb crust, tomato-basil relish, house cocktail sauce

FRESH SPRING ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 10
fresh asparagus grilled with toasted almonds, rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese.

ORDER NOW!

May
31
Sat
SOFT SHELL CRABS
May 31 @ 3:43 pm – 4:43 pm

SOFT SHELL CRABS!

This weekend Pairie Moon salutes JEAN LAFITTE, LOUISIANA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL!

FRI, MAY 30 – WED, JUNE 4

DINNER FOR TWO $69.

ORDER NOW!


DINNER FOR TWO

SALAD

BLACKENED TUNA SALAD
Two blackened Ahi tuna skewers, Romaine, mixed greens, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, Feta cheese, fresh basil vinaigrette.

ENTRÉE

JUMBO SOFT SHELL CRABS & CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE
Two pan-seared fresh Soft Shell Crabs over Gulf crawfish tails smothered in our savory Ettoufee sauce with white rice, YA! YA!

SEAFOOD BIG MAMOU
A Moon favorite! Gulf shrimp and scallops in our savory tomato-cayenne simmer sauce over rice.

DESSERT

BANANA FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with bananas, caramel sauce & vanilla cream.

ADD A:

DARK & STORMY (3 COCKTAILS)
Dark Rum, New Deal Ginger liquor, Baritts Ginger Beer, lime

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

CALAMARI … 16
Parmesan sourdough Herb crust, tomato-basil relish, house cocktail sauce

FRESH SPRING ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 10
fresh asparagus grilled with toasted almonds, rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese.

ORDER NOW!

Jun
1
Sun
SOFT SHELL CRABS
Jun 1 @ 3:43 pm – 4:43 pm

SOFT SHELL CRABS!

This weekend Pairie Moon salutes JEAN LAFITTE, LOUISIANA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL!

FRI, MAY 30 – WED, JUNE 4

DINNER FOR TWO $69.

ORDER NOW!


DINNER FOR TWO

SALAD

BLACKENED TUNA SALAD
Two blackened Ahi tuna skewers, Romaine, mixed greens, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, Feta cheese, fresh basil vinaigrette.

ENTRÉE

JUMBO SOFT SHELL CRABS & CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE
Two pan-seared fresh Soft Shell Crabs over Gulf crawfish tails smothered in our savory Ettoufee sauce with white rice, YA! YA!

SEAFOOD BIG MAMOU
A Moon favorite! Gulf shrimp and scallops in our savory tomato-cayenne simmer sauce over rice.

DESSERT

BANANA FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with bananas, caramel sauce & vanilla cream.

ADD A:

DARK & STORMY (3 COCKTAILS)
Dark Rum, New Deal Ginger liquor, Baritts Ginger Beer, lime

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

CALAMARI … 16
Parmesan sourdough Herb crust, tomato-basil relish, house cocktail sauce

FRESH SPRING ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 10
fresh asparagus grilled with toasted almonds, rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese.

ORDER NOW!

Jun
2
Mon
SOFT SHELL CRABS
Jun 2 @ 3:43 pm – 4:43 pm

SOFT SHELL CRABS!

This weekend Pairie Moon salutes JEAN LAFITTE, LOUISIANA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL!

FRI, MAY 30 – WED, JUNE 4

DINNER FOR TWO $69.

ORDER NOW!


DINNER FOR TWO

SALAD

BLACKENED TUNA SALAD
Two blackened Ahi tuna skewers, Romaine, mixed greens, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, Feta cheese, fresh basil vinaigrette.

ENTRÉE

JUMBO SOFT SHELL CRABS & CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE
Two pan-seared fresh Soft Shell Crabs over Gulf crawfish tails smothered in our savory Ettoufee sauce with white rice, YA! YA!

SEAFOOD BIG MAMOU
A Moon favorite! Gulf shrimp and scallops in our savory tomato-cayenne simmer sauce over rice.

DESSERT

BANANA FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with bananas, caramel sauce & vanilla cream.

ADD A:

DARK & STORMY (3 COCKTAILS)
Dark Rum, New Deal Ginger liquor, Baritts Ginger Beer, lime

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

CALAMARI … 16
Parmesan sourdough Herb crust, tomato-basil relish, house cocktail sauce

FRESH SPRING ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 10
fresh asparagus grilled with toasted almonds, rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese.

ORDER NOW!

Jun
3
Tue
SOFT SHELL CRABS
Jun 3 @ 3:43 pm – 4:43 pm

SOFT SHELL CRABS!

This weekend Pairie Moon salutes JEAN LAFITTE, LOUISIANA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL!

FRI, MAY 30 – WED, JUNE 4

DINNER FOR TWO $69.

ORDER NOW!


DINNER FOR TWO

SALAD

BLACKENED TUNA SALAD
Two blackened Ahi tuna skewers, Romaine, mixed greens, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, Feta cheese, fresh basil vinaigrette.

ENTRÉE

JUMBO SOFT SHELL CRABS & CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE
Two pan-seared fresh Soft Shell Crabs over Gulf crawfish tails smothered in our savory Ettoufee sauce with white rice, YA! YA!

SEAFOOD BIG MAMOU
A Moon favorite! Gulf shrimp and scallops in our savory tomato-cayenne simmer sauce over rice.

DESSERT

BANANA FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with bananas, caramel sauce & vanilla cream.

ADD A:

DARK & STORMY (3 COCKTAILS)
Dark Rum, New Deal Ginger liquor, Baritts Ginger Beer, lime

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

CALAMARI … 16
Parmesan sourdough Herb crust, tomato-basil relish, house cocktail sauce

FRESH SPRING ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 10
fresh asparagus grilled with toasted almonds, rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese.

ORDER NOW!

Jun
4
Wed
SOFT SHELL CRABS
Jun 4 @ 3:43 pm – 4:43 pm

SOFT SHELL CRABS!

This weekend Pairie Moon salutes JEAN LAFITTE, LOUISIANA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL!

FRI, MAY 30 – WED, JUNE 4

DINNER FOR TWO $69.

ORDER NOW!


DINNER FOR TWO

SALAD

BLACKENED TUNA SALAD
Two blackened Ahi tuna skewers, Romaine, mixed greens, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, Feta cheese, fresh basil vinaigrette.

ENTRÉE

JUMBO SOFT SHELL CRABS & CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE
Two pan-seared fresh Soft Shell Crabs over Gulf crawfish tails smothered in our savory Ettoufee sauce with white rice, YA! YA!

SEAFOOD BIG MAMOU
A Moon favorite! Gulf shrimp and scallops in our savory tomato-cayenne simmer sauce over rice.

DESSERT

BANANA FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with bananas, caramel sauce & vanilla cream.

ADD A:

DARK & STORMY (3 COCKTAILS)
Dark Rum, New Deal Ginger liquor, Baritts Ginger Beer, lime

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

CALAMARI … 16
Parmesan sourdough Herb crust, tomato-basil relish, house cocktail sauce

FRESH SPRING ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 10
fresh asparagus grilled with toasted almonds, rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese.

ORDER NOW!