Prairie Moon
1,539 Reviews
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1635 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
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Featured Items
- MOON BURGER$16.95
grilled ½ pound sirloin with cheese: American, Swiss, Merkts Cheddar, pepperjack or mozzarella
- Kids Chicken Strips$7.95
Fried chicken breast strips served with fresh cut fries OR broccoli
- MARTHA'S VINEYARD SALAD$14.95
Mixed greens, warm goat cheese-crouton, dried cranberries, cucumbers, red onion, roasted pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
LIVE JAZZ TICKETS!
Live Jazz Every Wednesday 9-11pm with Raw Bar, Grill, Cocktail Specials
- JAM SESSION, Thursday, May 2 (free admission)
Featuring Clarks Sommers on bass Chase Wilkins on drums Brandon Harper on keys
- Alex Beltran Quartet, Wednesday, May 8$7.00
Alex Beltran - Sax, Dan Nicholson - Sax, Pete Benson - Organ, Neil Hemphill - Drums
- Abram Collier Quartet, Wednesday, May 15$7.00
Abram Collier - Bari Sax and Voice, Dylan McGaharn - Piano, Jesse Lear - Bass, Joel Baer - Drums
- JAROD BUFE QUARTET, Wednesday, May 22$7.00
Jarod Bufe - tenor Tim Stine - guitar Clark Summers - bass Jon Dietemyer - drums
- Gustavo Cortiñas Trio, Wednesday, May 29$7.00
Gustavo Cortinas Trio Gustavo Cortinas - Drums Artie Black - Sax Matt Gold - Guitar
FOOD MENU
FAMILY DINNER (serves up to four)
- MIXED GRILL$69.95
Farmers Garden Salad Chimichurri Steak Skewers (2) Gilroy Garlic Chicken Skewers (2) Roma Basil Linguine Sourdough Bread & Butter
- SEAFOOD GRILL$79.95
Farmers Garden Salad | Cedar Planked Salmon | Grilled Gulf Shrimp Skewers | Roma Basil Linguini | Sourdough Bread & Butter |
- BURGER BOX (Box of burgers!)$65.95
Served with family style salad & fries. | Choose 4 burgers from the following: • MOON BURGER: grilled ½ pound sirloin with cheese: American, Swiss, Merkts Cheddar, pepperjack or mozzarella • NORTHWOODS bacon, horseradish-cheddar, horseradish sauce • DARK SIDE blackened on one side, grilled onions, smoked cheddar • BLUE blue cheese, caramelized onions • CHICKEN BURGER ground chicken breast, ginger, basil, garlic, cilantro, sriracha aioli, pickles, red onion, lettuce • VEGGIE "BEYOND BURGER" plant-based, soy and gluten-free patty, avocado, pepper-jack cheese, pico de gallo
SOUPS
- SALMON CHOWDER$5.95+
fresh salmon, corn, carrots, potatoes, cream, seafood stock
- NAVY BEAN SOUP$5.95+
With country on-bone ham, bacon, root vegetables, house stock, fresh rosemary
- BOOYAH!$5.95+
Northwoods chicken-in-a-pot, broth soup, roasted vegetables & Minnesota wild rice
BOOYAH!
Northwoods chicken-in-a-pot, broth soup, roasted vegetables & Minnesota wild rice
APPETIZERS
- MOULES FRITES (BELGIAN BEER MUSSELS)$16.95
1# Prince Edward Island mussels, fresh Bay leaf, onion, garlic & Belgian beer broth, fresh cut fries & garlic aioli
- BEVANS OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL$3.00+
Fresh St. James River VA. Oysters on the half shell, cocktail sauce, lemon wedge
- MISSISSIPPI CATFISH NUGGETS$15.95
Fried fresh catfish nuggets, Creole mustard dipping sauce
- SHRIMP COCKTAIL$2.00+
½# Large EZ peel Gulf shrimp served with house cocktail sauce and lemon
- CO-CO PANKO SHRIMP$15.95
Half pound (8) Large Gulf shrimp with a toasted coconut-panko crust served with a sweet-hot mango dipping sauce
- TRI-CHILI WINGS$15.95
One pound, chili de arbol, chipotle & ancho glazed wings, cucumbers, cilantro ranch
- CALAMARI$15.95
Parmesan-sourdough crust, diced tomato, basil, balsamic reduction, cocktail sauce
- BLUE CRAB CAKES$15.95
Two crabcakes, roasted red pepper aioli
- DISCO FRIES$8.95
Fresh cut fries, bacon, cheese sauce, green onion, sour cream
- BRUSSELS & BACON$11.95
Roasted Brussels sprouts, bacon, grilled onions, balsamic reduction
- BRUSSELS & MUSHROOMS$11.95
Roasted Brussels sprouts, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, balsamic reduction
- BIG BAVARIAN PRETZEL TWIST$7.95
With beer cheese & grainy mustard
- MI ASPRAGUS & MANCHEGO$9.95
First of the season MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese
SALADS
- LITTLE GARDEN SALAD$7.95
Mixed greens, fresh vegetables Choice of: Cilantro Ranch OR Basil Vinaigrette
- ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD$15.95
Mixed greens, roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, beets, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pepitas, basil vinaigrette
- MARTHA'S VINEYARD SALAD$14.95
Mixed greens, warm goat cheese-crouton, dried cranberries, cucumbers, red onion, roasted pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
- BLUE CRABCAKE SALAD$17.95
Two crabcakes, mixed greens, roasted corn, avocado, pico de gallo, tortilla strips, cilantro ranch
- BLACKENED SALAD$17.95
blackened salmon OR gulf shrimp served over mixed greens with avocado, pico de gallo, toasted corn & cilantro-ranch
- CHICKEN COBB SALAD$16.95
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, toasted corn, cucumber, tomatoes, pepitas, cilantro ranch
- Margarita Chicken - Elote (roasted Mexican street corn) Salad$16.95
Grilled Margarita chicken breast, roasted sweet corn off the cob, red onion & sweet bell pepper, tossed with Cotija cheese,aleppo pepper, lime aioli, crema & cilantro over mixed greens with radishes & red cabbage & green goddess dressing
BURGERS
- MOON BURGER$16.95
grilled ½ pound sirloin with cheese: American, Swiss, Merkts Cheddar, pepperjack or mozzarella
- NORTHWOOD'S BURGER$17.95
Bacon, horseradish cheddar, horseradish sauce
- DARK SIDE BURGER$16.95
Blackened on one side, grilled onions, smoked cheddar
- VEGGIE "BEYOND BURGER"$16.95
"Beyond" plant based, soy and gluten-free patty with choice of cheese
- BLUE BURGER$16.95
Blue cheese, caramelized onions
- CHICKEN BURGER$15.95
ground chicken breast, ginger, basil, garlic, cilantro, sriracha aioli, bread & butter pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion
SANDWICHES & PO' BOYS
- SPICY FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH$15.95
Crispy Panko crusted fried chicken breast, sweet & spicy glaze, house giardiniera, spicy aioli, toasted bun
- SHRIMP PO' BOY$17.95
breaded and fried on a crispy roll with lettuce, tomato, garlic remoulade
- FRIED CATFISH PO' BOY$16.95
Crispy roll, lettuce, tomato, garlic remoulade
- GRILLED CHICKEN PO' BOY$15.95
Crispy roll, lettuce, tomato, garlic remoulade
- BLACKENED CHICKEN PO' BOY$15.95
Crispy roll, lettuce, tomato, garlic remoulade
- BLACKENED SALMON CLUB$18.95
Blackened salmon filet on rye, sautéed spinach, grilled onions, cilantro ranch
- ROAST BEEF PO' BOY$16.95Out of stock
Thin sliced tender roast beef au jus with sweet & hot peppers & onions, Provolone cheese, fresh-cut fries & house slaw
MAINS
- LAKE SUPERIOR WHITEFISH$21.95
Rosemary, basil and chive crusted whitefish filet, mashed potatoes, broccoli
- CEDAR-PLANKED SALMON$22.95
Atlantic filet broiled on a cedar plank, Anacortes BBQ butter, horseradish mashed potatoes, garlic spinach
- CIDERDAY SALMON$16.95
Cider-glazed salmon, horseradish mashed potatoes, green apple salsa
- PINE-NUT & SAGE TROUT$21.95
brook trout, fresh sage, toasted pine nut crust, mashed potatoes, broccoli
- IPA FISH & CHIPS$17.95
Beer battered cod, house-cut fries, tarter sauce
- SHRIMP & CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE$20.95
Sautéed gulf shrimp, crawfish tails, savory etouffee sauce over white rice
- NEW YORK STRIP STEAK$22.95
10oz grilled, center cut New York Strip steak, crimini mushrooms & onions with mashed potatoes and fresh broccoli
- BRICK CHICKEN$19.95
Crispy, semi-boneless half chicken, vesuvio potatoes, garlic spinach
- THREE SISTERS$15.95
Roasted butternut squash, toasted corn, white beans (3 sisters), sweet peppers, onions, polenta cake, garlic sauce
- LITTLE ITALY PASTA$16.00
Fettuccini, baby spinach, crimini mushrooms and tomatoes, tossed in white wine garlic pesto-cream
- BUCATINI & SAUSAGE POMODORO$16.00
Bucatini pasta, sweet Italian sausage, Pomodoro sauce
- SHRIMP LOUISE PASTA$19.00
Sautéed gulf shrimp, fresh basil, Louise sauce (bell pepper, fresh herb, light cream, seafood stock) over fettuccini
- FRESH SALMON PASTA$19.00
Fresh Atlantic salmon, Vendura Fresca sauce, tossed with spaghetti
- CHICKEN & ANDOUILLE HASH$17.95
blackened chicken breast, potato hash, onions, sausage, sweet peppers, garlic sauce
- GRILLED COLORADO TROUT$21.95
Fresh brook trout grilled with fresh herb butter, served with mashed potatoes and broccoli
- CHIMMICHURRI STEAK$16.95
Beef tenderloin skewer, cilantro-pesto, pico de gallo, mashed potatoes
- PESTO PORK TENDERLOIN$16.95
Pan seared pork tenderloin topped with a light pesto cream, served with mashed potatoes and fresh spinach
DAILY SPECIALS
- MACKINAW WHITEFISH PECAN$22.95
Fresh Lake Superior whitefish pan-seared with a toasted pecan butter mashed potatoes & broccoli
- NEW YORK STEAK WITH PORCINI BUTTER$24.95
Char grilled 10oz New York strip steak with Porcini-Crimini Mushroom butter, garlic mashed potatoes & grilled rosemary asparagus
- GARLIC GULF SHRIMP & POLENTA$16.95
Large shrimp, roasted garlic sauce, fresh basil & Roma tomatoes, crispy polenta cake & fresh spinach
- GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMON$22.95
Grilled Salmon filet, cucumber lemon-dill sauce with fresh steamed broccoli & mashed potatoes
- CALABASH FRIED SHRIMP BASKET$17.95
½ pound large shrimp, lightly battered seasoned corn flour with fresh cut fries, house slaw & house cocktail sauce
- SPICY BAY SHRIMP BOIL$17.95
½# large EZ peel Gulf shrimp steamed with Old Bay seasoning, corn on the cob & redskin potatoes
- COLOSSAL PRAWNS WITH LINGUINE$23.95
Six giant fresh water shrimp (over ½ pound) tossed in our scampi butter sauce, white wine, Italian parsley, linguine
- ROASTED CHILE SMASH BURGER$16.95
Two quarter pound Moon burger patties with fresh roasted medium poblano chiles and pepperjack cheese with fresh-cut fries & house slaw
- BLUE RIBBON SPICY CHICKEN TENDERS$16.95
½ pound buttermilk fried farm fresh tenders with Spicy Southwest "Comeback Sauce" (for dipping), Fresh-cut fries & house slaw
- BOOKER'S BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS$22.95
Two 6oz Beef tenderloin skewers grilled and topped with a bourbon peppercorn & Portobello mushroom sauce with fried shallots garlic mashed potatoes & steamed broccoli
- HAM & ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE AL LIMONE$16.95
Virginia ham, fresh Spring asparagus & shelled peas, light lemon-Parmesan cream tossed with fettuccine pasta.
- WALLEYE PIKE SAULT STE. MARIE$22.95Out of stock
pan-seared fresh, wild-caught Superior Walleye pike filet, marjoram & lemon zest crust, house tartar, fresh garlic spinach & mashed potatoes
- CIDER BRINED PORK CHOP$18.95
10oz boneless pork chop brined in fresh ginger & apple cider, grilled & finished with Bacon-Bourbon chutney, fresh garlic spinach & mashed potatoes
TACOS
SIDES
- HAND-CUT FRIES$5.95
Hand cut and seasoned with our blend of salt & pepper
- GARLIC FRIES$5.95
Hand cut fries tossed in roasted garlic oil
- MASHED POTATOES$5.95
Homemade from real whipped potatoes
- GARLIC MASHED POTATOES$5.95
Idaho spuds with roasted garlic
- HORSERADISH MASHED POTATOES$5.95
Idaho spuds with real horseradish
- GARLIC SPINACH$5.95
baby spinach, olive oil & garlic sauté
- STEAMED BROCCOLI$5.95
Steamed broccoli crowns
- MAC & CHEESE$5.95
creamy & dreamy topped with fresh Parmesan
- HOUSE SLAW$5.95
Buttermilk coleslaw, sweet and creamy.
- CHEESE SAUCE$2.00
Hot, creamy cheese sauce
- REGULAR SAUTEED SPINACH$5.95
DESSERTS
- KEY LIME PIE$7.95
coconut graham cracker crust, whipped cream
- LEMON RICOTTA POUND CAKE$7.95
with strawberry sauce & vanilla cream
- ITALIAN NUTELLA SHEET CAKE$7.95
dense bittersweet chocolate cake, hazelnuts, Nutella & mascarpone frosting, vanilla cream
- TEXAS SHEET CAKE$7.95
dense chocolate cake, whipped cream side
- STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRUMBLE$7.95
Fresh Spring strawberries and rhubarb baked with a cinnamon-oat streusel topping with vanilla cream
KID'S MENU
- Kids Chicken Strips$7.95
Fried chicken breast strips served with fresh cut fries OR broccoli
- Kids Cheeseburger$7.95
Kid size grilled sirloin burger with choice of cheese served with hand-cut fries OR broccoli
- Kids Mac & Cheese$7.95
Creamy & dreamy, served with fresh cut fries OR broccoli
- Kids Noodles$7.95
Buttered noodles served with Fresh cut fries OR broccoli
- Kids Grilled Cheese$7.95
Classic grilled cheese served with fresh cut fries OR broccoli
DRINK MENU
BEVERAGES
- COKE$2.00
- DIET COKE$2.00
- ABITA ROOT BEER$3.00
Made with 100% cane sugar
- SAN PELLEGRINO (Lemon)$3.00
Sparkling beverage with real fruit juice
- SAN PELLEGRINO (Grapefruit)$3.00
Sparkling beverage with real fruit juice
- Krombacher 0.0 (No alcohol)$4.00Out of stock
- Hot Cider$3.50Out of stock
- Ginger Beer$3.00
- Heineken Zero$5.50Out of stock
"BALL JAR" COCKTAILS! (32oz)
- MOON MARGARITA (32oz)$19.95
Silver tequila, triple sec, fresh lime
- STRAWBERRY MARGARITA (32oz)$19.95
Silver tequila, fresh strawberry puree, lime, triple sec
- Smoke & Spice (32oz)$21.95
Mezcal, dry curacao, jalapeño syrup, triple sec
- Aunt Lena's Lemonade (32oz)$19.95
Bourbon, fresh lemonade
- DARK & STORMY (32oz)$19.95Out of stock
Dark rum, ginger liqueur, ginger beer, lime
- Moscow Mule (32oz)$19.95
Craft Vodka, lime, ginger liqueur, ginger beer
- Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade (32oz)$19.95Out of stock
- Strawberry Rhubarb Mule (32oz)$19.95
- Cranberry Margarita (32oz)$19.95
- Cranberry Moscow Mule (32oz)$19.95
- Add Jar$2.00
- Mai Tai (32oz)$21.95
Silver tequila, fresh pineapple puree, lime, triple sec
- Irish Mule(32oz)$22.00Out of stock
Silver tequila, fresh mango puree, lime, triple sec
- Limoncello Spritz (32oz)$21.95Out of stock
Perfect refresher on a hot Summer day! Craft vodka, limoncello, Sanpellegrino Limonata, fresh lemon
- Hurricane! (32oz)$21.95Out of stock
Dark and light rum, passion fruit, lime, orange, pineapple YA! YA! MARDI GRAS!
- Savannah Peach Cocktail (32oz)$20.00Out of stock
CANS OF BEER & CIDER
- SKETCHBOOK "ORANGE DOOR" IPA (16oz)$6.00
Local favorite, citrus & piney 7.2%
- Miller Lite (16oz)$5.00
Tastes great, less filling! 4.2%
- Alarmist "Crispy Boy" Pilsner (16oz)$6.50
Local, crisp and refreshing Pilsner 4.9%
- Delirium Tremens Belgian Ale (16oz)$8.00
Belgian strong "Pink Elephant" pale 8.5%
- Left Hand Milk Stout (16oz)$7.00
Mosaic Cryo Hops, bright and dank 6.2%
- Half Acre "Daisy Cutter" (16oz)$6.50
Chicago pale ale chock-full of dank aromatic hops 5.2%
- Krombacher Pils (16 oz Can)$6.00
World class German Pilsner
- Unibroue La Fin Du Monde (16oz can)$8.00
Exceptionally refined Tripel fermented Belgian style ale 9%
- "Old Style" (16oz can)$4.00
Honest, unpretentious lager, pleasing Midwesterners for 100 years. 5%
- Dovetail "Hefeweizen" (16oz can)$7.00
Easy drinking wheat ale, perfectly balanced and refreshing 4.8%
- Allagash White (16oz can)$7.00
Traditional Belgian wheat beer, crisp refreshing with hints of spice 5.2%
- Lagunitas Little Sumpin (20oz)$8.00
Way smooth and silky with a nice wheaty-esque-ish-ness 7.5%
- Three Floyds "Zombie Dust" (12oz Can)$6.00
Medium bodied Citra-hoped pale ale 6.2%
- Brewer's Kitchen "Two Falls" Hazy IPA$7.00Out of stock
- Alarmist "Le Jus" (16oz can)$7.00
- City Water "Ooh La La" Pink Lemonade Seltzer (16oz can)$7.00
From Solemn Oath a local craft hard seltzer
- Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (12oz can)$5.00
The beer that started the American Craft Hop Revolution!
- Hi Seltzer Berry$8.00
- MONTUCKY 16 Oz$6.00
- Two Brother's "Prairie Path" (Gluten Free) 12oz$5.00
- Bell's "Two Hearted" IPA 16oz$7.00
- Destihl "Tour Bus"$8.00
- Toppling Goliath "Pseudo Sue" APA (16oz can)$7.00
WINE BOTTLES
- SEVEN FALLS CHARDONNAY (bottle)$30.00
Ukiah California 2021
- di leonardo pinot grigio (bottle)$30.00
Full-bodied with pear & white flower, white peach, citrus, almond
- Zacharias Assyrtiko$39.00
French Pinot Noir from Burgundy, notes of blackberry & tart cherry
- FARMHOUSE RED BLEND (bottle)$24.00
Field blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet & Merlot, Paso Robles 2021
- Chasing Harvest Rose (bottle)$30.00
New Zealand rose of Pinot Noir 2021
- Chasing Rain Cabernet Sauvignon (Bottle)$39.00
Notes of blackberry, casis, cedar & violet, beautiful texture, silky tanins Red Mountain WA, 2021
- Crossings Sauvignon Blanc (Bottle)$34.00
Gooseberry & grapefruit with exceptional minerality from New Zealand 2023
- Banshee Sparkling Brut NV (Bottle)$40.00
- De Saint-Gall Champagne NV (Bottle)$59.00
A wine of marvelous balance, this Champagne's appearance is an enticing golden color and it is expressive and refined on the palate.
- Moment De Plasir Rose, Provence FR '23$28.00
Elegant rose from the Cote d'Azur appellation, Floral notes of peony & flavors of apricot
- VinhoVerde$24.00
- Earthquake Znfandel '21$42.00
Sunday | 8:00 am - 2:00 am |
Monday | 8:00 am - 2:00 am |
Tuesday | 8:00 am - 2:00 am |
Wednesday | 8:00 am - 2:00 am |
Thursday | 8:00 am - 2:00 am |
Friday | 8:00 am - 2:00 am |
Saturday | 8:00 am - 2:00 am |
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.
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