Prairie Moon

Prairie Moon

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Celebrating America's culinary heritage with the best regional American dishes. Offering dine-in, de Plus, Evanston's finest selection of craft beer and spirits.

06/11/2026

SUMMER SERIES #2. Available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMON SUMMER SALAD
Fresh Grilled Atlantic salmon, grilled fresh corn off the cob, sliced avocado, mixed greens, grape tomatoes, pickled red onion, carrot & cucumbers, fresh lemon-basil vinaigrette

GRILLED TENDERLOIN PESTO SKEWER
Grilled 8oz beef tenderloin skewer with our house basil-pinenut pesto & grilled rosemary asparagus

CIDER BRINED GRILLED PORK CHOP
10 oz boneless pork chop brined in fresh ginger & WI apple cider, grilled & finished with Bacon-Bourbon chutney and chive mashed potatoes

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

05/29/2026

Lafitte, Louisiana, is about 30 minutes south of New Orleans.
It's in the heart of the Barataria Basin, where the dark bayou waters hide silent alligators alongside the secrets of notorious pirate Jean Lafitte. Remnants of the past are still present in this historic fishing village and the trails and waterways traversing the area. And it has some of the country's most amazing cuisine!

GULF SHRIMP REMOULADE SALAD
10 Large boiled Gulf shrimp tossed in our garlic remoulade sauce with fresh tarragon, celery, green onion & green pepper over mixed greens with cucumber, grape tomatoes, sweet corn, avocado & fresh basil vinaigrette

CAJUN CATFISH PLATTER
Spicy blackened catfish filet, red beans & rice & fresh garlic spinach.

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

PEACH-PRALINE BREAD PUDDING
Southern peach cinnamon bread pudding with pecan caramel sauce and vanilla cream

05/22/2026

We hope you have a safe and happy Memorial weekend and that we all take time to honor, remember, and consider those who died while serving our country.

Our Memorial Weekend BBQ Dinner for Two includes:

GULF SHRIMP GREEN GODDESS SALAD
10 grilled large Gulf shrimp with Remoulade sauce, mixed greens, sweet corn, grape tomatoes, red cabbage, radish, pickled red onions, avocado, green goddess dressing

BLUE RIBBON FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS
Farm fresh boneless buttermilk fried chicken tenders with Alabama "Comeback" sauce for dipping

HOT HONEY BACON BBQ BABY BACK RIBS
rack of baby back ribs with our signature smoky, tangy, local hot honey & bacon BBQ mop sauce

MEXICAN STREET CORN (ELOTES)
Two ears of grilled sweet corn with crema, Cotija cheese, lime and cilantro

FRESH-CUT CAJUN FRIES
House made with fresh Idaho potatoes and house blackening spice

TRIPLE BERRY CRUMBLE
Blackberries, raspberries & blueberries with cinnamon streusel topping and vanilla cream.

05/06/2026

Tonight! The delightful Emily Kuhn and her trio.
Visit our website for reservations, or just come on down! FREE PARKING at Church & Chicago garage with validation at Prairie Moon.

05/05/2026

This is a 32-oz Ball jar. It is empty. However, upon your request, it will be filled with the most delicious, fresh-ingredient Margarita in town. Happy Cinco de Mayo. Serves 3. (Single servings too)😀🌎 Available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Also serving fresh guacamole, tacos, queso, and more. FREE PARKING at Church & Chicago during May with validation at Prairie Moon.

Downtown Evanston

Chicago jazz quiz: Test your knowledge of legends, clubs & radio history 04/26/2026

This week is International Jazz Week. Here's a fun quiz from Axios about Chicago jazz history. Let us know how you do.

Chicago jazz quiz: Test your knowledge of legends, clubs & radio history Can you get a perfect score on the history of jazz in Chicago?

04/19/2026

$5 martinis and Manhattans, every Monday from 3PM-close at Prairie Moon.

03/31/2026

Starts at 8PM tonight. Reservations are always encouraged. 1635 Chicago Ave. Evanston.

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Address


1635 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL
60201

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 9pm
Tuesday 3pm - 10pm
Wednesday 3pm - 11pm
Thursday 3pm - 11pm
Friday 3pm - 11pm
Saturday 3pm - 11pm
Sunday 3pm - 9pm