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    Prairie Moon

    1635 Chicago Ave

    Evanston, IL 60201


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    Featured Items

    • MOON BURGER

      grilled ½ pound sirloin with cheese: American, Swiss, Merkts Cheddar, pepperjack or mozzarella
      $18.95
    • CEDAR-PLANKED SALMON

      Atlantic filet broiled on a cedar plank, Anacortes BBQ butter, horseradish mashed potatoes, garlic spinach
      $26.95
    • MARTHA'S VINEYARD SALAD

      Mixed greens, warm goat cheese-crouton, dried cranberries, cucumbers, red onion, roasted pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
      $15.95

    EVENTS

    EVENTS: LIVE JAZZ ON WEDNESDAYS 9-11pm

    100% of ticket price goes to the artists. Prairie Moon hosts live jazz every Wednesday and other events.
    • JULIETTE GARDINER QUINTET. Wed, June 3

      JULIETTE GARDINER QUINTET. Juliette Gardiner - trumpet. Kenny Thompson - guitar. Brad Macdonald - keys. Vinny Kabat - bass. Tom Kidera - drums.
      $7.00
    • JAZZ JAM SESSION, Thursday, June 4, 8pm, Free admission

      Monthly jam session. First Thursday of the month. Free admission.
    • STEVE KNIGHT TRIO, Wed. June 10, 9pm

      STEVE KNIGHT TRIO. Steve Knight - Guitar. Matt Hall - Bass. Gustavo Cortinas - Drum
      $7.00
    • HENRY CARPENDER QUARTET Wed. June 17, 9pm

      Henry Carpender - Trombone. Aval Stanley - Piano. Jesse Lear - Bass. Tommy Sagins - Drums.
      $7.00
    • SINCERELY LINUS Wednesday, June 24 (Deep Copy)

      Ryan Meisel - saxophones. Matt Rodgers - bass. Jake Polancich - drums.
      $7.00

    DINNER MENU

    Cutlery

    • Yes, please supply cutlery.

    • No, we do not need cutlery

    Special Dinner For Two

    • DINNER FOR TWO: Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival

      DINNER FOR TWO: SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Available Friday-Wednesday 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 ENTRÉES 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. DESSERT PEACH-PRALINE BREAD PUDDING Southern peach cinnamon bread pudding with pecan caramel sauce and vanilla cream SERVED WITH BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER
      $69.00

    SOUPS

    • SALMON CHOWDER

      fresh salmon, corn, carrots, potatoes, cream, seafood stock
      $6.95+
    • ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP

      Roasted roma-tomato soup, vegetable stock, light cream and fresh basil.
      $6.95+
    • RED BEANS & RICE

      One of our Cajun favorites with Andouille sausage and bacon
      $6.95+

    APPETIZERS

    • SHRIMP COCKTAIL

      ½# Large EZ peel Gulf shrimp served with house cocktail sauce and lemon
      $2.00+
    • TRI-CHILI WINGS

      One pound, chili de arbol, chipotle & ancho glazed wings, cucumbers, cilantro ranch
      $18.95
    • CALAMARI

      Parmesan-sourdough crust, diced tomato, basil, balsamic reduction, cocktail sauce
      $19.95
    • BLUE CRAB CAKES

      Two crabcakes, roasted red pepper aioli
      $17.95
    • DISCO FRIES

      Fresh cut fries, bacon, cheese sauce, green onion, sour cream
      $9.95
    • BRUSSELS & BACON

      Roasted Brussels sprouts, bacon, grilled onions, balsamic reduction
      $14.95
    • BRUSSELS & MUSHROOMS

      Roasted Brussels sprouts, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, balsamic reduction
      $14.95
    • BIG BAVARIAN PRETZEL TWIST

      With beer cheese & grainy mustard
      $9.95
    • ASPRAGUS & MANCHEGO

      First of the season MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese
      $11.95
    • POLISH, PRETZEL & BRAISED CABBAGE

      Grass fed beef Polish sausage, braised cabbage with bacon & cider vinegar, BIG Bavarian pretzel, grainy mustard, Pub cheese
      $15.95

    SALADS

    • LITTLE GARDEN SALAD

      Mixed greens, fresh vegetables Choice of: Cilantro Ranch OR Basil Vinaigrette
      $8.95
    • ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD

      Mixed greens, roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, beets, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pepitas, basil vinaigrette
      $17.95
    • BLUE CRABCAKE SALAD

      Two crabcakes, mixed greens, roasted corn, avocado, pico de gallo, tortilla strips, cilantro ranch
      $19.95
    • MARTHA'S VINEYARD SALAD

      Mixed greens, warm goat cheese-crouton, dried cranberries, cucumbers, red onion, roasted pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
      $15.95
    • BLACKENED SALAD

      blackened salmon OR gulf shrimp served over mixed greens with avocado, pico de gallo, toasted corn & cilantro-ranch
      $19.95
    • CHICKEN COBB SALAD

      Mixed greens, grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, toasted corn, cucumber, tomatoes, pepitas, cilantro ranch
      $17.95

    MAINS

    • LAKE SUPERIOR WHITEFISH

      Rosemary, basil and chive crusted whitefish filet, mashed potatoes, broccoli
      $27.95
    • CEDAR-PLANKED SALMON

      Atlantic filet broiled on a cedar plank, Anacortes BBQ butter, horseradish mashed potatoes, garlic spinach
      $26.95
    • PINE-NUT & SAGE TROUT

      brook trout, fresh sage, toasted pine nut crust, mashed potatoes, broccoli
      $26.95
    • SHRIMP & CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE

      Sautéed gulf shrimp, crawfish tails, savory etouffee sauce over white rice
      $25.95
    • NEW YORK STRIP STEAK

      10oz grilled, center cut New York Strip steak, crimini mushrooms & onions with mashed potatoes and fresh broccoli
      $26.95
    • BRICK CHICKEN

      Crispy, semi-boneless half chicken, vesuvio potatoes, garlic spinach
      $21.95
    • THREE SISTERS

      Roasted butternut squash, toasted corn, white beans (3 sisters), sweet peppers, onions, polenta cake, garlic sauce
      $18.95
    • LITTLE ITALY PASTA

      Fettuccini, baby spinach, crimini mushrooms and tomatoes, tossed in white wine garlic pesto-cream
      $19.95
    • BUCATINI & SAUSAGE POMODORO

      Bucatini pasta, sweet Italian sausage, Pomodoro sauce
      $19.95
    • SHRIMP LOUISE PASTA

      Sautéed gulf shrimp, fresh basil, Louise sauce (bell pepper, fresh herb, light cream, seafood stock) over fettuccini
      $22.95
    • FRESH SALMON PASTA

      Fresh Atlantic salmon, Vendura Fresca sauce, tossed with spaghetti
      $22.95
    • BLACKENED CHICKEN & ANDOUILLE HASH

      blackened chicken breast, potato hash, onions, sausage, sweet peppers, garlic sauce
      $21.95
    • GRILLED COLORADO TROUT

      Fresh brook trout grilled with fresh herb butter, served with mashed potatoes and broccoli
      $26.95
    • CHIMMICHURRI STEAK

      Beef tenderloin skewer, cilantro-pesto, pico de gallo, mashed potatoes
      $19.95
    • CIDERDAY SALMON

      Cider-glazed salmon, horseradish mashed potatoes, green apple salsa
      $18.95
    • ASPARAGUS TORTELLONI

      asparagus, baby spinach, peas, baby portobello mushrooms in a lemon Alfredo sauce with fresh 5 cheese stuffed Tortelloni pasta
      OUT OF STOCK
      $21.95
    • PESTO PORK TENDERLOIN

      pan-seared pork tenderloin topped with a light pesto cream, served with mashed potatoes and fresh spinach
      $22.95

    DAILY SPECIALS

    • GARLIC GULF SHRIMP & POLENTA

      Large shrimp, roasted garlic sauce, fresh basil & Roma tomatoes, crispy polenta cake & fresh spinach
      $18.95
    • GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMON

      Grilled Salmon filet, cucumber lemon-dill sauce with fresh steamed broccoli & mashed potatoes
      $26.95
    • CALABASH FRIED SHRIMP BASKET

      ½ pound large shrimp, lightly battered seasoned corn flour with fresh cut fries, house slaw & house cocktail sauce
      $19.95
    • SPICY BAY SHRIMP BOIL

      ½# large EZ peel Gulf shrimp steamed with Old Bay seasoning, corn on the cob & redskin potatoes
      $20.95
    • COLOSSAL PRAWNS WITH LINGUINE

      Six giant fresh water shrimp (over ½ pound) tossed in our scampi butter sauce, white wine, Italian parsley, linguine
      $26.95
    • HATCH CHILE SMASH BURGER

      Two quarter pound patties, roasted NM Hatch chiles and pepperjack cheese, fresh-cut fries & house slaw
      $19.95
    • BLUE RIBBON SPICY CHICKEN TENDERS

      ½ pound buttermilk fried farm fresh tenders with Spicy Southwest "Comeback Sauce" (for dipping), Fresh-cut fries & house slaw
      $20.95
    • HIBACHI TERIYAKI SALMON

      Sesame-soy marinated grilled fresh Atlantic Salmon Filet served with a baby portobello mushroom risotto cake and garlic spinach
      $26.95
    • TUSCAN SAUSAGE & SAGE GNOCCHI

      Pan-seared potato gnocchi, sweet sausage, baby portobello mushrooms, fresh sage, sundried tomatoes, baby spinach finished with light cream
      $21.95
    • GRASS FED RIBEYE STEAK FRITES

      10oz Center cut, grass fed Ribeye steak grilled and served with Maitre d' butter (fresh herbs & garlic) and fresh cut rosemary-truffle fries.
      $25.95
    • MACKINAW WHITEFISH PECAN

      Fresh Lake Superior whitefish pan-seared with a toasted pecan butter mashed potatoes & broccoli
      $27.95
    • MAINE LOBSTER & SEAFOOD LINGUINE

      A Maine Lobster pasta sauce, garlic, white wine, light cream & linguine pasta tossed with large Gulf shrimp, sea scallops & fresh basil
      $26.95
    • BLACKENED MAHI MAHI SHRIMP LOUISE

      Blackened Gulf Coast Mahi Mahi filet topped with in our house Gulf Shrimp Louise sauce (sweet peppers, fresh herbs, capers, light cream) over a cremini mushroom risotto cake
      $26.95
    • SEAFOOD BIG MAMOU

      Moon favorite! Gulf shrimp, Sea scallops and Crawfish tails in our savory tomato-cayenne sauce over rice.
      $25.95
    • CAJUN CATFISH PLATTER

      Spicy blackened catfish filet, red beans & rice & fresh garlic spinach.
      $22.95
    • WALLEYE PIKE SAULT STE. MARIE

      pan-seared fresh, wild-caught Superior Walleye pike filet, marjoram & lemon zest crust, house tartar, fresh garlic spinach & mashed potatoes
      $29.95
    • SPRING ASPARAGUS TORTELLONI

      Fresh asparagus spears, baby spinach, peas, baby portobello mushrooms in a lemon Alfredo sauce with fresh 5 cheese stuffed Tortelloni
      $22.95

    BURGERS

    • MOON BURGER

      grilled ½ pound sirloin with cheese: American, Swiss, Merkts Cheddar, pepperjack or mozzarella
      $18.95
    • NORTHWOOD'S BURGER

      Bacon, horseradish cheddar, horseradish sauce
      $19.95
    • DARK SIDE BURGER

      Blackened on one side, grilled onions, smoked cheddar
      $19.95
    • VEGGIE "BEYOND BURGER"

      "Beyond" plant based, soy and gluten-free patty with choice of cheese
      $18.95
    • BLUE BURGER

      Blue cheese, caramelized onions
      $19.95
    • CHICKEN BURGER

      ground chicken breast, ginger, basil, garlic, cilantro, sriracha aioli, bread & butter pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion
      $18.95
    • AMERICAN SMASH BURGER

      Two quarter pound Moon burger patties with American cheese, grilled onions, fresh-cut fries & house slaw
      $18.95
    • BACON SMASH BURGER

      Two quarter pound Moon burger patties with American cheese, grilled onions, and bacon served with fresh-cut fries & house slaw
      $16.95
    • "IRISH PUB" MOON BURGER

      Our signature ½ pound Moon burger with Kerrygold "Dubliner" Irish Cheddar, Horseradish sauce and applewood bacon served with fresh-cut fries & house slaw
      $19.95
    • HATCH CHILE SMASH BURGER

      Two quarter pound patties, roasted NM Hatch chiles and pepperjack cheese, fresh-cut fries & house slaw
      $19.95

    SANDWICHES & PO' BOYS

    • SPICY FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

      Crispy Panko crusted fried chicken breast, sweet & spicy glaze, house giardiniera, spicy aioli, toasted bun
      $18.95
    • SHRIMP PO' BOY

      breaded and fried on a crispy roll with lettuce, tomato, garlic remoulade
      $19.95
    • FRIED CATFISH PO' BOY

      Crispy roll, lettuce, tomato, garlic remoulade
      $19.95
    • BLACKENED SALMON CLUB

      Blackened salmon filet on rye, sautéed spinach, grilled onions, cilantro ranch
      $21.95
    • BLACKENED CATFISH PO' BOY

      $19.95

    TACOS

    • GULF SHRIMP TACOS

      Cilantro, pico de gallo, avocado, Mexican rice, lime creama, corn tortillas
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.95
    • MARGARITA CHICKEN TACOS

      Cilantro, pico de gallo, avocado, Mexican rice, lime crema, corn tortillas
      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.95
    • FISH TACOS

      Cilantro, pico de gallo, avocado, Mexican rice, lime crema, corn tortillas
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.95
    • *ADULT BRUNCH*

      OUT OF STOCK
      $39.95
    • *KID BRUNCH*

      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.95

    SIDES

    • HAND-CUT FRIES

      Hand cut and seasoned with our blend of salt & pepper
      $6.95
    • GARLIC FRIES

      Hand cut fries tossed in roasted garlic oil
      $7.95
    • MASHED POTATOES

      Homemade from real whipped potatoes
      $9.95
    • GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

      Idaho spuds with roasted garlic
      $9.95
    • HORSERADISH MASHED POTATOES

      Idaho spuds with real horseradish
      $9.95
    • GARLIC SPINACH

      baby spinach, olive oil & garlic sauté
      $8.95
    • STEAMED BROCCOLI

      Steamed broccoli crowns
      $8.95
    • MAC & CHEESE

      creamy & dreamy topped with fresh Parmesan
      $10.95
    • HOUSE SLAW

      Buttermilk coleslaw, sweet and creamy.
      $5.95
    • CHEESE SAUCE

      Hot, creamy cheese sauce
      $2.00
    • REGULAR SAUTEED SPINACH

      $8.95
    • GRILLED ROSEMARY ASPARAGUS

      $9.95
    • BUTTERCRUMB GARLIC BREAD

      Baked Buttercrumb bakery garlic demi baguette
      $6.95

    DESSERTS

    • KEY LIME PIE

      coconut graham cracker crust, whipped cream
      $8.95
    • TEXAS SHEET CAKE

      dense chocolate cake, whipped cream side
      $8.95
    • PEACH-PRALINE BREAD PUDDING

      Southern peach cinnamon bread pudding with pecan caramel sauce and vanilla cream.
      $9.95

    KID'S MENU

    • Kids Chicken Strips

      Fried chicken breast strips served with fresh cut fries OR broccoli
      $7.95
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      Kid size grilled sirloin burger with choice of cheese served with hand-cut fries OR broccoli
      $7.95
    • Kids Mac & Cheese

      Creamy & dreamy, served with fresh cut fries OR broccoli
      $7.95
    • Kids Noodles

      Buttered noodles served with Fresh cut fries OR broccoli
      $7.95
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Classic grilled cheese served with fresh cut fries OR broccoli
      $7.95

    DRINK MENU

    "BALL JAR" COCKTAILS! (32oz)

    • MOON MARGARITA (32oz)

      Silver tequila, triple sec, fresh lime
      $23.00
    • STRAWBERRY MARGARITA (32oz)

      Silver tequila, fresh strawberry puree, lime, triple sec
      $24.00
    • SMOKE & SPICE MARGARITA (32oz)

      Mezcal, dry curacao, jalapeño syrup, triple sec
      $24.00
    • CIDERHOUSE MULE (32OZ)

      Bourbon, MI spiced apple cider, New Deal ginger liquor, lemon juice, ginger beer
      $23.00
    • DARK & STORMY (32oz)

      Dark rum, ginger liqueur, ginger beer, lime
      $23.00
    • MOSCOW MULE (32oz)

      Vodka, lime, ginger liquor, ginger beer
      $23.00
    • MANGO MARGARITA (32oz)

      Jameson, ginger liqueur, Allspice Dram, ginger beer, lemon.
      $24.00

    BEVERAGES

    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $2.50
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $2.50
    • ABITA ROOT BEER

      Made with 100% cane sugar
      $3.50
    • SAN PELLEGRINO (Lemon)

      Sparkling beverage with real fruit juice
      $3.50
    • SAN PELLEGRINO (Grapefruit)

      Sparkling beverage with real fruit juice
      $3.50
    • Krombacher 0.0 (No alcohol)

      $6.00
    • Hot Cider

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.50
    • Athletic "Freewave" NA Hazy IPA

      $6.00
    • Heineken 0.0 (Zero)

      $5.00
    • Orange Juice

      $3.50
    • Grapefruit Juice

      $3.50
    • Pineapple Juice

      $3.50
    • Untitled Art FLVR-"Mango Dragonfruit Sour" NA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • soda pop

      $2.50

    CANS OF BEER & CIDER

    • SKETCHBOOK "ORANGE DOOR" IPA (16oz)

      Local favorite, citrus & piney 7.2%
      $8.00
    • Miller Lite (16oz)

      Tastes great, less filling! 4.2%
      $6.00
    • Delirium Tremens Belgian Ale (16oz)

      Belgian strong "Pink Elephant" pale 8.5%
      $11.00
    • Half Acre "Daisy Cutter" (16oz)

      Chicago pale ale chock-full of dank aromatic hops 5.2%
      $8.00
    • Krombacher Pils (16 oz Can)

      World class German Pilsner
      $8.00
    • Unibroue La Fin Du Monde (16oz can)

      Exceptionally refined Tripel fermented Belgian style ale 9%
      $10.00
    • Dovetail "Hefeweizen" (16oz can)

      Easy drinking wheat ale, perfectly balanced and refreshing 4.8%
      $8.00
    • Allagash White (16oz can)

      Traditional Belgian wheat beer, crisp refreshing with hints of spice 5.2%
      $8.00
    • Three Floyds "Zombie Dust" (16oz Can)

      Medium bodied Citra-hoped pale ale 6.2%
      $8.00
    • Paracidista "The Fat Mariachi" MX Lager (16oz can)

      $8.00
    • Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (12oz can)

      The beer that started the American Craft Hop Revolution!
      $6.00
    • GUINNESS PUB CAN 16 Oz

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Two Brother's "Prairie Path" (Gluten Free) 12oz

      $6.00
    • Destihl "Tour Bus"

      $8.00
    • Old Style (16oz can)

      $5.00
    • Saint Errant "Strange Loops" Hazy IPA

      Small batch hazy 6.5%
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Uncle John's MI Cider (16oz)

      $9.00
    • Paracaidista "Hasta La Raiz" NEIPA (16oz)

      $8.00
    • Alarmist "Le Jus" Hazy IPA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • BLNCD "Brain Boost" THC Seltzer

      $12.00
    • SENORITA "Spicy Margarita" THC Cocktail

      $12.00

    WINE BOTTLES

    • Babylonstoren "Nebukadnesar" '22 (Bottle)

      South African Bordeaux Blend 45% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot, 15% cabernet franc, 10% malbec, 5% petit verdot - brambles, spiced black cherries, blueberries, plums, oregano, thyme, fresh walnuts and a beautiful floral element of violets and pansies
      $65.00
    • Banshee "Ten Of Cups" Brut (Bottle)

      California Sparkler, Methode Champenoise, NV, 91pts WS
      OUT OF STOCK
      $40.00
    • A to Z Pinot Noir (BTL)

      Sonoma fruit, dried cherry, earthy peat moss, Redwood forest, hyacinth, sandalwood
      $42.00
    • A TO Z CHARDONNAY (bottle)

      Lemon drop candies, mace, and melon with freshly made apple sauce and white alpine flowers.
      $42.00
    • Casasmith "Cervo Barbera" (Bottle)

      Wahluke Slope WA 2020 - sour cherries and red licorice. Medium-to full bodied with silky tannins. Good acidity here. I like the spacious feel on the palate, with pure fruit character. Charming sage at the finish.
      $49.00
    • Chateau De Berne "Romance" Rose '24 (Bottle)

      Provence FR - Fresh, full of energy, and bursting with wild strawberries, red cherries, and watermelon, this blend of Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Syrah, and Merlot is dangerously easy to drink.
      $41.00
    • Condelier Brut Cava (Bottle)

      Elegant, fine bubbles, green apples, excellent Spanish Cava NV
      $32.00
    • Crosby Roamann "Sangiovese Grosso" '22 (Bottle)

      Dry Creek Valley, Napa CA - flavors of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, cacao, leather, and fresh blossoming violets on a soft and elegant finish.
      $51.00
    • David Hill Estate Pinot Noir '22 (Bottle)

      Willamette, OR - Elegant and delicate, the wine shows vintage and place, highlighting an earthiness of Oregon forest, bramble and an interplay of black and red fruit. Intentionally made to drink in the present, and for years to come.
      $46.00
    • Domaine Foussier Sancere '20 (Bottle)

      France - Loire - Exotic nose with notes of mango, honey and spices. Ample, almost mellow, mouthfeel, balanced on the edge by a slight sparkle of acidity which brings peps to the whole. Spicy yet smooth finish.
      $65.00
    • Ethos Cabernet Sauvignon '22 (Bottle)

      Columbia Valley, WA - flavors of ripe blackberries, spiced chocolate and black cherry soar against a lean tannic undercurrent; giving way to a long, velvety finish.
      $48.00
    • Ferrari Carano Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, CA '12 (Bottle)

      Dark berry, sage, savory herb, chocolate & smoke WS 90pts
      $73.00
    • FERRARI CARANO SIENNA (bottle)

      Sangiovese & Cabernet, blackberries, raspberry jam, spice, orange peel & butterscotch
      $45.00
    • Francois Le Saint Sancere '23 (Bottle)

      France - Loire - Perfumed pear, lemon blossom, green melon glide along a slick palate, buffered with silken lees through a humming, lingering, saline finish. Super polished and smart.
      $62.00
    • "Here By Chance" Cabernet Sauvignon (BOTTLE)

      Goose Ridge-Flavors of cherry and plum coalesce with hints of baking spice WA
      $43.00
    • Jean-Marc Brocard "Sainte Claire" Chablis '17 FR (half Bottle)

      70 year old vines, organic, bright yellow fruit, 90pts WE
      $16.00
    • Jeff Cohn "Isabel" Zinfandel '18 (Bottle)

      Russian River, Sweetwater Springs Vineyard - To me, this is what zinfandel is all about, flavors of dried cranberry/Bing cherries/wild raspberry, with wisps of salted licorice, toasted black sesame seeds.
      $65.00
    • Jeff Cohn "Maggie's Vineyard" Zinfandel '18 (Bottle)

      Sonoma Valley - Pale ruby, it features bright raspberry fruit laced with hints of peach, citrus peel and dried flowers, gaining more aromatic nuance as it spends time in the glass. The palate is silky, fresh, layered, and so, so perfumed. It’s an incredibly elegant style this year!
      $90.00
    • Jeff Cohn "Rossi Ranch Vineyard" GSM '18 (Bottle)

      Sonoma, CA - Leading with 60% Grenache, then 20% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre, this is an undeniably earthy, savory and complex red—a large percentage of the grapes whole-cluster fermented and foot stomped. Feral notes of barnyard, black pepper and game find their way to a wall of rich, layered strawberry that is boldly ripe.
      $75.00
    • Jeff Cohn "Smoke & Mirrors" '18 (Bottle)

      Santa Barbara CA - Blend: 46% Zinfandel, 26% Syrah, 12% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 6% Petite Sirah - Peking duck and hoisin sauce, black cherry, roasted earth, black currant, sweet pipe tobacco, lavender, black olive, and dark chocolate notes. This wine is reminiscent of southern Rhône with its mineral aspects, wild Herbs de Provence, and lavender. 92pts WS
      $51.00
    • Jeff Cohn "The First Date" '18 (Bottle)

      CA 60% Grenache Blanc 40% Roussane - It’s a rich, opulently full-bodied wine that showcases dried apricots and peaches, Margarita mix, toasted brioche and fresh vanilla bean. What makes this wine, so intriguing is the mineral back bone that keeps the wine fresh and lively, but lush and seductive."
      $58.00
    • Jeff Cohn & Yves Cuilleron "Domaine des Chirats" Syrah '17 (Bottle)

      Rockpile Vineyard Sonoma, CA - The palate is loaded with sweet cream, black berry and black cherry with a hint of fresh vanilla, toast and roasted Herbs de Provence. This wine flows from a very giving front palate to a mid-palate that really showcases the minerality of the vineyard. Multi-layered, with sweet tannins that take the wine to an incredibly long finish with flavors of black cherry, olive tapenade, fresh vanilla bean and dark roasted coffee.
      $115.00
    • Yealands Sauvignon Blanc '24 (bottle)

      Stellenbosch SA - grassy notes intertwined with fig leaf, peach, and nectarine.
      $39.00
    • Kenwood "Jack London" Zinfandel '12 CA (Bottle)

      Kenwood CA- Silky structure, raspberry leaves and bark, tangy and energetic red-fruit
      $50.00
    • Kysela "Picpoul De Pinet" '23 (Bottle)

      Picpoul, FR - fresh fruit and citrus fruit especially grapefruit. Well-balanced with typical focusing and zesty acidity.
      $42.00
    • La Chablisienne Saint-Bris '22 (Bottle)

      France - Burgundy - 100% Sauvignon Blanc, Fruity and lightly herbaceous, this is a crisp wine. Gooseberry and pink grapefruit flavors are rounded out with a fresh apricot and tightened with minerality.
      $48.00
    • Laurent Perrier "La Cuvee" Brut NV (Bottle)

      This champagne boasts a pale gold color with fine bubbles feeding a persistent mousse, and a delicate nose with hints of fresh citrus and white flowers. 91pts WS
      $78.00
    • Martin Woods Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills OR '17

      Ripe flavors, bright acidity, mineral-driven, Dijon Clone, apple, white-peach 91pts WE
      $53.00
    • Panther Creek Pinot Gris '23 (Bottle)

      Willamette OR - beautifully fresh and vibrant wine, showcasing bright aromas of green apple, citrus zest, and subtle hints of melon.
      $44.00
    • Ridge Geyserville "50th" Zinfandel, Sonoma '15 (Bottle)

      Geyserville, CA - 50th Anniversary bottling of this perennial winner, intense blackberry fruits, black licorice, exotic spices
      $59.00
    • Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa CA '21 (Bottle)

      Unfolding layers of casis, boysenberry, black cherry, muscular tannins, long finish, French oak, one of America's best
      $80.00
    • Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Franc '14 (Bottle)

      Inaugural vintage, 100% Cabernet Franc, deep, bold flavors of cocoa and leather with dark fruit and spice - Very limited production
      $78.00
    • RUFFINO "AQUA DI VENUS" PINOT GRIGIO '23 (bottle)

      White peach, pineapple, tropical fruit, scents of white flower and sage
      OUT OF STOCK
      $34.00
    • Ruffino "Aqua Di Venus" Rose (Bottle)

      Classic Provence rose of Grenache & Syrah, citrus, cherry & peach FR
      $39.00
    • San Pietro Pinot Grigio '24 (Bottle)

      Alto Adige - White pears, fresh flowers, and citrus fruits. In the mouth, the wine is juicy and round. The creamy texture is complemented by fresh, animating acidity.
      $42.00
    • Sandhi Pinot Noir '16 Sta. Rita Hills CA (Bottle)

      $55.00
    • Sans Liege "The Offering", Santa Barbara '16 (Bottle)

      Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre blend, blackberry, caramel, espresso, complex and blanced
      $41.00
    • Scherrer Pinot Noir '14 (Bottle)

      Russian River, CA - This wine exhibits the sassafras character of coastal Pinot Noirs, as well as the cola of those from the area between Sebastopol and Santa Rosa. Moderately structured, it has a central core of red fruits and lightly toasty oak that anchor these coastal and inland elements.
      $79.00
    • Stoller Reserve Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills OR '15 (Bottle)

      Proprietary clones, French oak , warm, rich, enveloping, plummy purple fruit, candied orange peel, brown rum, 91pts, Love this winery!
      $56.00
    • The Crane Assembly "Disciples" Red '16 (Bottle)

      A blend of 76% Zinfandel, 13% Charbono, 6% Grenache and 5% Petite Sirah, the 2016 Disciples is medium to deep garnet-purple in color with gorgeous notions of hoisin, Black Forest cake, prunes and potpourri with hints of black pepper, unsmoked cigars and cloves. Full-bodied, rich, opulent and oh-so-spicy, it fills the palate with decadent fruit
      $68.00
    • The Prisoner '22 (Bottle)

      Zinfandel with the unlikely mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono. Bright aromas of ripe raspberry, vanilla, and coconut give way to flavors of fresh and dried blackberry, pomegranate, and vanilla, which linger harmoniously for a smooth and luscious finish.
      $62.00
    • Three Brooms Single Vineyard Riesling '19 (Bottle)

      NZ - Semi-dry, Citrus zest remains the dominant fruit character but with a creamy richness, a light touch of Lemon Grass.
      $41.00
    • Trinchero "Forte" Napa '12 (Bottle)

      Bordeaux style blend, intricate aromas of lavender and blackberry, layered flavors of spice, plum and casis
      $89.00
    • Trinchero "Mario's" Cabernet Sauvignon '14 (Bottle)

      Napa CA - Chewy and intensely herbal, this bold, powerfully built wine is bittersweet in tobacco and cigar box elements. The fruit leans into dark cherry and cassis, with a dusting of cocoa powder seasoned seductively throughout
      $83.00
    • Jeff Runquist "1448" Red Blend

      blue and black fruits, vanilla, hazelnut, caramel. Field blend with Petit Verdot
      $45.00
    If you use a credit card, Prairie Moon will charge an additional 2.90% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what Prairie Moon pays in fees.

    BLUE CRABCAKE SALAD

    $19.95

    Two crabcakes, mixed greens, roasted corn, avocado, pico de gallo, tortilla strips, cilantro ranch

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    All hours
    Sunday2:45 pm - 9:15 pm
    Monday2:45 pm - 9:15 pm
    Tuesday2:45 pm - 9:45 pm
    Wednesday2:45 pm - 10:15 pm
    Thursday2:45 pm - 10:15 pm
    Friday2:45 pm - 10:15 pm
    Saturday2:45 pm - 10:15 pm
    Restaurant info

    Prairie Moon brings you the best cooking from all over America! Fresh seafoods and meats, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more made from authentic, time-tested recipes around the country. A beautiful wood bar seats 40, outdoor patio looks out onto bustling Chicago Ave, and the downstairs lively dining room is complemented by wood paneling, gorgeous artwork, and Evanston's best most friendly staff. Come see why Prairie Moon is the place to get not only authentic American cooking, but also a true taste of Evanston.

    Location

    1635 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

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