Prairie Moon

06/03/2026

Tonight at Prairie Moon!

06/03/2026

Jazz in June at The Moon! Prairie Moon. Your place for live jazz in Evanston!

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.

05/15/2026

Prairie Moon will validate your parking at the Church St. and Chicago Ave. garage through May. The lot behind the library is also free.

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SMOKED ATLANTIC SALMON SALAD
Thin sliced Smoked Atlantic salmon served over mixed greens with pickled red onion, capers, cucumbers, sourdough croutons & tomatoes with cucumber dill sauce and lemon basil vinaigrette

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK FRITES
12oz center-cut Black Angus NY strip steak grilled and finished with fresh herb Maître de Butter & fresh cut truffle fries

OLD BAY SPICY SHRIMP BOIL
12 large EZ-peel shrimp with corn, potato, Andouille smoked sausage and Old Bay spice blend.

SERVED WITH BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

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

Downtown Evanston

05/08/2026

We have just released a few more tables for this Sunday. Treat Mom to a delightful day in downtown Evanston.

Downtown Evanston

05/07/2026

Join us for May's Jam Session. All are welcome! FREE PARKING at Church & Chicago garage with validation at Prairie Moon.

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.

05/06/2026

Treat Mom to a Champagne brunch at Prairie Moon. More than 40 brunch items. 10AM-3PM. Reservations recommended. FREE PARKING at Church & Chicago garage with validation at Prairie Moon.

Downtown Evanston

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

05/02/2026

We offer FREE parking at the garage on Church & Chicago Ave with validation at Prairie Moon in the month of May.

Downtown Evanston

Experience authentic, scratch-made American cuisine at Prairie Moon in downtown Evanston, IL. Enjoy regional flavors, local history, and a welcoming atmosphere.

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.

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.

04/15/2026

Tonight, Ellie Rui Quintet at Prairie Moon.

Evanston

Ellie Rui

04/11/2026

Sunday, join us for an open mic afternoon at Prairie Moon. Bring your instrument and play up to three songs of your choice. Hosted by Evanston's Frank D. Hill. Happy hour starts at 4PM!

04/07/2026

This Sunday is Prairie Moon's first Open Mic, hosted by Frank D. Hill. All are welcome.
FYI: Currently, there are no house keyboards.

Downtown Evanston

04/06/2026

Not just happy hour. $5 Martinis and Manhattans all of Monday starting at 3PM.

04/02/2026

First Thursday jazz jam session tonight. All players and audience welcome! No cover.

Downtown Evanston

04/01/2026

As you may know, Prairie Moon is one of only a few Evanston restaurants that stay open later than 9PM. But we realize there is another audience we have missed: the folks who wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep. We are here for you. Now open 2AM-4AM, serving breakfast and warm milk.

Happy first of April to you!

Downtown Evanston

04/01/2026

Prairie Moon is now Prairie Sun!
In an effort to add a little brightness to our little corner of the world, Prairie Moon has decided to become Prairie Sun!
Oh, how the year is passing so quickly. It's already the first of April.

03/31/2026

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

03/30/2026

Should we call them Montinis? Monhattans?
Downtown Evanston
Chicago North Shore

03/27/2026

This week, we take you to Portland, Maine! Available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

BLACK & BLUE" STEAK & ASPARAGUS SALAD
8oz. spice rubbed beef tenderloin skewer & rosemary grilled asparagus with mixed greens, spicy croutons, pickled red onions, crumbled blue cheese, grape tomatoes & dried Maine Blueberries with blueberry vinaigrette dressing

PESTO ATLANTIC SALMON
Fresh Atlantic grilled salmon filet topped with house garlic basil-pinenut pesto and tomato-basil salsa over fresh garlic spinach & Cremini mushroom risotto cake

MAINE LOBSTER & SEAFOOD LINGUINE
A Maine Lobster pasta sauce, garlic, white wine, light cream & linguine pasta tossed with Langostino tails, large Gulf shrimp, sea scallops & fresh basil

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

SPRING STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRUMBLE
Fresh Spring strawberries and rhubarb baked with a cinnamon-oat streusel topping with vanilla cream

Downtown Evanston

03/25/2026

Jazz in Evanston. Take a look at Prairie Moon's April, 2026 line up.

03/25/2026

Tonight we welcome Spocket, featuring Ken Konstanine, Colin Drozdoff, Josh Torrey, Gerald Martinez, Luke Angle, and Evan Levine.


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