Prairie Moon Menu
Prairie Moon in Evanston, IL, offers a diverse menu with Pescatarian, Vegan, and many Vegetarian options. This venue is wheelchair accessible, offers delivery, takeout, and catering services. You can enjoy live music, happy hour specials, and a full bar with outdoor seating. Customers praise the fantastic food, fair prices, and great carry-out service. From shrimp and grits appetizers to Colorado Brook Trout and lobster bisque, the dishes are well-prepared and delicious. The ambiance has a classy, casual feel with a speakeasy vibe. Don't miss the half dozen oysters, lobster ravioli, key lime pie, and Negroni cocktail. Whether for a special occasion or a casual night out, Prairie Moon offers a memorable dining experience.
Cutlery
Yes, Please Supply Cutlery
No, We Do Not Need Cutlery
STEVE KNIGHT TRIO, February
STEVE KNIGHT TRIO. Steve Knight - Guitar. Clark Sommers - Bass. Jeff Stitely - Drums.
JON DEITEMYER TRIO, Wed. March
JON DEITEMYER TRIO. Jon Deitemyer - Drums. Stu Mindeman - Piano. Clark Sommers - Bass.
JAZZ JAM SESSION, Thursday, March . Free Admission
Monthly jam session led by bassist Clark Sommers. First Thursday of the month. Free admission.
PAUL ABELLA TRIO, Wed. March
PAUL ABELLA TRIO. Paul Abella - Cajon. Steve Knight - Guitar. Chris Bernhardt - Bass.
SCOTT HESSE TRIO- Wed. March
SCOTT HESSE TRIO. Scott Hesse - Guitar. Clark Sommers- Bass. Dana Hall- Drums.
PYROGRAPHY QUARTET. Wed, March
PYROGRAPHY QUARTET. Paul Hecht - Piano. James Davis - Trumpet. Ben Dillinger - Bass. Gustavo Cortinas - Drums.
EVENTS: LIVE JAZZ ON WEDNESDAYS -pm
Special Dinner For Two
Dinner For Two: Italian Surf & Turf (Fri-Wed)
ITALIAN SURF & TURF FOR TWO. ATLANTIC TUSCAN TUNA SALAD Grilled herb marinated ahi tuna loin skewers over mixed greens with shaved fennel, Castelvetrano & dry-cured black olives, cannellini beans, red onion, grape tomatoes, shaved Pecorino cheese, lemon-basil vinaigrette ENTRÉES PARMA-HORSERADISH CRUSTED FILET MIGNON Grilled oz center-cut beef tenderloin steak finished with a horseradish Parmesan-Reggiano crust and served over grilled rosemary asparagus LOBSTER & SHRIMP FETTUCINE DIAVOLO Spicy lobster sauce with Maine lobster meat, large Gulf shrimp, blistered cherry tomatoes & fresh basil tossed with Fettucine pasta BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER DESSERT PINZA DI PANE (ITALIAN BREAD PUDDING) House made vanilla-cinnamon bread pudding with Mascarpone, peaches, raisins & almonds with an Amaretto caramel and Vanilla cream
MIXED GRILL
Farmers Garden Salad Chimichurri Steak Skewers () Gilroy Garlic Chicken Skewers () Roma Basil Linguine Sourdough Bread & Butter
SEAFOOD GRILL
Farmers Garden Salad | Cedar Planked Salmon | Grilled Gulf Shrimp Skewers | Roma Basil Linguini | Sourdough Bread & Butter |
FAMILY DINNER (serves up to four)
SOUPS
SALMON CHOWDER
fresh salmon, corn, carrots, potatoes, cream, seafood stock
FRSH BROCCOLI SOUP
broccoli pureed & finished with light cream, Parmesan
MAQUECHOUX (MOCK-SHOE)
Cajun spicy cream sweet-corn chowder with chicken, bacon, sweet and hot peppers YA! YA!
MAINE LOBSTER BISQUE
Homemade lobster stock with cream & Sherry
BEVANS OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
Fresh St. James River VA. Oysters on the half shell, cocktail sauce, lemon wedge
MISSISSIPPI CATFISH NUGGETS
Fried fresh catfish nuggets, Creole mustard dipping sauce
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
⁄ Large EZ peel Gulf shrimp served with house cocktail sauce and lemon
CO-CO PANKO SHRIMP
Half pound () Large Gulf shrimp with a toasted coconut-panko crust served with a sweet-hot mango dipping sauce
TRI-CHILI WINGS
One pound, chili de arbol, chipotle & ancho glazed wings, cucumbers, cilantro ranch
CALAMARI
Parmesan-sourdough crust, diced tomato, basil, balsamic reduction, cocktail sauce
BLUE CRAB CAKES
Two crabcakes, roasted red pepper aioli
DISCO FRIES
Fresh cut fries, bacon, cheese sauce, green onion, sour cream
BRUSSELS & BACON
Roasted Brussels sprouts, bacon, grilled onions, balsamic reduction
BRUSSELS & MUSHROOMS
Roasted Brussels sprouts, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, balsamic reduction
BIG BAVARIAN PRETZEL TWIST
With beer cheese & grainy mustard
MI ASPRAGUS & MANCHEGO
First of the season MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese
AZTEC CHOCOLATE STEAK BROCHETTE
Grilled beef tenderloin skewer marinated in a cocoa-ancho marinade with Aztec chocolate bitters & Imperial stout topped with caramelized onions served over bacon mashed potatoes
LOW COUNTRY BLUE CRAB DIP
Savannah style hot blue crab dip with baguette toasts
MINI MEXICALI BLUE CRABCAKES
silver dollar crab cakes with pico de gallo, Spanish rice, avocado & spicy chili aioli
APPETIZERS
SALADS
LITTLE GARDEN SALAD
Mixed greens, fresh vegetables Choice of: Cilantro Ranch OR Basil Vinaigrette
ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD
Mixed greens, roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, beets, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pepitas, basil vinaigrette
MARTHA'S VINEYARD SALAD
Mixed greens, warm goat cheese-crouton, dried cranberries, cucumbers, red onion, roasted pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
BLUE CRABCAKE SALAD
Two crabcakes, mixed greens, roasted corn, avocado, pico de gallo, tortilla strips, cilantro ranch
BLACKENED SALAD
blackened salmon OR gulf shrimp served over mixed greens with avocado, pico de gallo, toasted corn & cilantro-ranch
CHICKEN COBB SALAD
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, toasted corn, cucumber, tomatoes, pepitas, cilantro ranch
GRILLED CHICKEN ELOTE (MEX STREET CORN) SALAD
Grilled Margarita chicken breast, roasted corn, red onion & sweet bell pepper, Cotija cheese, aleppo pepper, lime aioli, crema & cilantro over mixed greens, radishes, red cabbage & green goddess dressing
HIBACHI AHI TUNA SALAD
Grilled sesame-soy Ahi tuna skewer, grilled baby bok choy, mixed greens, edamame, red onions & cucumber, toasted sesame dressing, wasabi aioli, won ton crisps
MOON BURGER
grilled ⁄ pound sirloin with cheese: American, Swiss, Merkts Cheddar, pepperjack or mozzarella
NORTHWOOD'S BURGER
Bacon, horseradish cheddar, horseradish sauce
DARK SIDE BURGER
Blackened on one side, grilled onions, smoked cheddar
VEGGIE "BEYOND BURGER"
"Beyond" plant based, soy and gluten-free patty with choice of cheese
BLUE BURGER
Blue cheese, caramelized onions
CHICKEN BURGER
ground chicken breast, ginger, basil, garlic, cilantro, sriracha aioli, bread & butter pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion
"THE ENGLISH PUB" MOON BURGER
Special signature ⁄ pound Moon burger with English West Country month Farmhouse cheddar, horseradish sauce and applewood bacon served with fresh-cut fries & house slaw
BURGERS
SANDWICHES & PO' BOYS
SPICY FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Crispy Panko crusted fried chicken breast, sweet & spicy glaze, house giardiniera, spicy aioli, toasted bun
SHRIMP PO' BOY
breaded and fried on a crispy roll with lettuce, tomato, garlic remoulade
FRIED CATFISH PO' BOY
Crispy roll, lettuce, tomato, garlic remoulade
GRILLED CHICKEN PO' BOY
Crispy roll, lettuce, tomato, garlic remoulade
BLACKENED CHICKEN PO' BOY
Crispy roll, lettuce, tomato, garlic remoulade
BLACKENED SALMON CLUB
Blackened salmon filet on rye, sautéed spinach, grilled onions, cilantro ranch
COCHON De LAIT (CAJUN PULLED PORK)
Cajun spiced slow roasted pulled pork shoulder tossed in a spicy bacon-BBQ sauce on a brioche bun with house slaw & fresh cut fries
LAKE SUPERIOR WHITEFISH
Rosemary, basil and chive crusted whitefish filet, mashed potatoes, broccoli
CEDAR-PLANKED SALMON
Atlantic filet broiled on a cedar plank, Anacortes BBQ butter, horseradish mashed potatoes, garlic spinach
PINE-NUT & SAGE TROUT
brook trout, fresh sage, toasted pine nut crust, mashed potatoes, broccoli
SHRIMP & CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE
Sautéed gulf shrimp, crawfish tails, savory etouffee sauce over white rice
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK
oz grilled, center cut New York Strip steak, crimini mushrooms & onions with mashed potatoes and fresh broccoli
BRICK CHICKEN
Crispy, semi-boneless half chicken, vesuvio potatoes, garlic spinach
THREE SISTERS
Roasted butternut squash, toasted corn, white beans ( sisters), sweet peppers, onions, polenta cake, garlic sauce
LITTLE ITALY PASTA
Fettuccini, baby spinach, crimini mushrooms and tomatoes, tossed in white wine garlic pesto-cream
BUCATINI & SAUSAGE POMODORO
Bucatini pasta, sweet Italian sausage, Pomodoro sauce
SHRIMP LOUISE PASTA
Sautéed gulf shrimp, fresh basil, Louise sauce (bell pepper, fresh herb, light cream, seafood stock) over fettuccini
FRESH SALMON PASTA
Fresh Atlantic salmon, Vendura Fresca sauce, tossed with spaghetti
CHICKEN & ANDOUILLE HASH
blackened chicken breast, potato hash, onions, sausage, sweet peppers, garlic sauce
GRILLED COLORADO TROUT
Fresh brook trout grilled with fresh herb butter, served with mashed potatoes and broccoli
CHIMMICHURRI STEAK
Beef tenderloin skewer, cilantro-pesto, pico de gallo, mashed potatoes
PESTO PORK TENDERLOIN
Pan seared pork tenderloin topped with a light pesto cream, served with mashed potatoes and fresh spinach
CIDERDAY SALMON
Cider-glazed salmon, horseradish mashed potatoes, green apple salsa
MAINS
DAILY SPECIALS
MACKINAW WHITEFISH
Fresh Lake Superior whitefish, pan-seared with toasted almond and chive butter, house mashed and broccoli
GARLIC GULF SHRIMP & POLENTA
Large shrimp, roasted garlic sauce, fresh basil & Roma tomatoes, crispy polenta cake & fresh spinach
GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMON
Grilled Salmon filet, cucumber lemon-dill sauce with fresh steamed broccoli & mashed potatoes
CALABASH FRIED SHRIMP BASKET
⁄ pound large shrimp, lightly battered seasoned corn flour with fresh cut fries, house slaw & house cocktail sauce
SPICY BAY SHRIMP BOIL
⁄ large EZ peel Gulf shrimp steamed with Old Bay seasoning, corn on the cob & redskin potatoes
COLOSSAL PRAWNS WITH LINGUINE
Six giant fresh water shrimp (over ⁄ pound) tossed in our scampi butter sauce, white wine, Italian parsley, linguine
ROASTED CHILE SMASH BURGER
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
⁄ pound buttermilk fried farm fresh tenders with Spicy Southwest "Comeback Sauce" (for dipping), Fresh-cut fries & house slaw
BOOKER'S BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS
Two oz Beef tenderloin skewers grilled and topped with a bourbon peppercorn & Portobello mushroom sauce with fried shallots garlic mashed potatoes & steamed broccoli
CIDER BRINED PORK CHOP
oz boneless pork chop brined in fresh ginger & apple cider, grilled & finished with Bacon-Bourbon chutney, fresh garlic spinach & mashed potatoes
MICHIGAN ASPARAGUS ORECCHIETTE
Fresh MI asparagus, sweet peas & baby portobello mushrooms tossed in lemon Alfredo sauce with orecchiette pasta
HERB MARINATED GRILLED LAMB BROCHETTES
Two oz leg of Lamb skewers with fresh basil, rosemary ,chives and garlic, served with roasted Balsamic & bacon Brussels sprouts & mashed potatoes
GEORGIA PECAN BROOK TROUT
Idaho brook trout pan-seared with a toasted pecan butter and served with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli
HANGER STEAK FRITES
oz Black Angus Hanger steak grilled and served with Maitre d' butter (fresh herbs & garlic) and fresh cut rosemary-truffle fries
TUSCAN SAUSAGE & SAGE GNOCCHI
Pan seared potato gnocchi, sweet sausage, baby portobello mushrooms, fresh sage, sundried tomatoes, baby spinach finished with light cream
HIBACHI TERIYAKI SALMON
Sesame-soy teriyaki grilled Atlantic salmon filet, cremini mushroom risotto, sautéed garlic baby spinach
PETIT FILET WITH PORCINI BUTTER
Char-grilled oz filet mignon with Porcini-Wild Mushroom butter, rosemary asparagus & garlic mashed
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
GEORGES BANK LARGE SEA SCALLOPS
Large East Coast dry-packed sea scallops sautéed with applewood bacon, dry Spanish sherry & snipped chives served with house mashed potatoes & garlic spinach
BASQUE GRILLED CHICKEN & CHORIZO
Grilled marinated boneless ⁄ chicken, Spanish Chorizo, tomatoes, piquillo peppers, shallots, garlic stock, flat parsley, green olives & paprika with patatas bravas
PAN SEARED BRANZINO
Mediterranean sea bass filet pan-seared and topped with a lemon-basil caper butter over garlic spinach & artichoke risotto cake
FRIED SHRIMP TACOS
Cilantro, pico de gallo, avocado, Mexican rice, lime creama, corn tortillas
MARGARITA CHICKEN TACOS
Cilantro, pico de gallo, avocado, Mexican rice, lime crema, corn tortillas
FISH TACOS
Cilantro, pico de gallo, avocado, Mexican rice, lime crema, corn tortillas
TACOS
SIDES
HAND-CUT FRIES
Hand cut and seasoned with our blend of salt & pepper
GARLIC FRIES
Hand cut fries tossed in roasted garlic oil
MASHED POTATOES
Homemade from real whipped potatoes
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Idaho spuds with roasted garlic
HORSERADISH MASHED POTATOES
Idaho spuds with real horseradish
GARLIC SPINACH
baby spinach, olive oil & garlic sauté
STEAMED BROCCOLI
Steamed broccoli crowns
MAC & CHEESE
creamy & dreamy topped with fresh Parmesan
HOUSE SLAW
Buttermilk coleslaw, sweet and creamy.
CHEESE SAUCE
Hot, creamy cheese sauce
REGULAR SAUTEED SPINACH
GRILLED ROSEMARY ASPARAGUS
KEY LIME PIE
coconut graham cracker crust, whipped cream
LEMON RICOTTA POUND CAKE
with strawberry sauce & vanilla cream
ITALIAN NUTELLA SHEET CAKE
dense bittersweet chocolate cake, hazelnuts, Nutella & mascarpone frosting, vanilla cream
TEXAS SHEET CAKE
dense chocolate cake, whipped cream side
PINZA DI PANE (ITALIAN BREAD PUDDING)
House made vanilla-cinnamon bread pudding with Mascarpone, peaches, raisins & almonds with an Amaretto caramel and Vanilla cream
DESSERTS
KID'S MENU
Kids Chicken Strips
Fried chicken breast strips served with fresh cut fries OR broccoli
Kids Cheeseburger
Kid size grilled sirloin burger with choice of cheese served with hand-cut fries OR broccoli
Kids Mac & Cheese
Creamy & dreamy, served with fresh cut fries OR broccoli
Kids Noodles
Buttered noodles served with Fresh cut fries OR broccoli
Kids Grilled Cheese
Classic grilled cheese served with fresh cut fries OR broccoli
COKE
DIET COKE
ABITA ROOT BEER
Made with % cane sugar
SAN PELLEGRINO (Lemon)
Sparkling beverage with real fruit juice
SAN PELLEGRINO (Grapefruit)
Sparkling beverage with real fruit juice
Krombacher . (No Alcohol)
Hot Cider
Ginger Beer
Athletic "Freewave" NA Hazy IPA
Heineken . (Zero)
Orange Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Pineapple Juice
Mash Gang "Chug" Na Ipa
BEVERAGES
"BALL JAR" COCKTAILS! (oz)
MOON MARGARITA (oz)
Silver tequila, triple sec, fresh lime
STRAWBERRY MARGARITA (oz)
Silver tequila, fresh strawberry puree, lime, triple sec
Smoke & Spice (oz)
Mezcal, dry curacao, jalapeño syrup, triple sec
Aunt Lena's Lemonade (oz)
Bourbon, fresh lemonade
DARK & STORMY (oz)
Dark rum, ginger liqueur, ginger beer, lime
Moscow Mule (oz)
Craft Vodka, lime, ginger liqueur, ginger beer
Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade (oz)
Strawberry Rhubarb Mule (oz)
Cranberry Margarita (oz)
Cranberry Moscow Mule (oz)
Add Jar
Mai Tai (oz)
Silver tequila, fresh pineapple puree, lime, triple sec
Irish Mule(oz)
Silver tequila, fresh mango puree, lime, triple sec
Limoncello Spritz (oz)
Perfect refresher on a hot Summer day! Craft vodka, limoncello, Sanpellegrino Limonata, fresh lemon
Hurricane! (oz)
Dark and light rum, passion fruit, lime, orange, pineapple YA! YA! MARDI GRAS!
Passion Mango Margarita (oz)
SKETCHBOOK "ORANGE DOOR" IPA (oz)
Local favorite, citrus & piney .%
Miller Lite (oz)
Tastes great, less filling! .%
Alarmist "Crispy Boy" Pilsner (oz)
Local, crisp and refreshing Pilsner .%
Delirium Tremens Belgian Ale (oz)
Belgian strong "Pink Elephant" pale .%
Left Hand Milk Stout (oz)
Mosaic Cryo Hops, bright and dank .%
Half Acre "Daisy Cutter" (oz)
Chicago pale ale chock-full of dank aromatic hops .%
Krombacher Pils ( Oz Can)
World class German Pilsner
Unibroue La Fin Du Monde (oz Can)
Exceptionally refined Tripel fermented Belgian style ale %
Sketchbook Oktoberfest (oz Can)
Honest, unpretentious lager, pleasing Midwesterners for years. %
Dovetail "Hefeweizen" (oz Can)
Easy drinking wheat ale, perfectly balanced and refreshing .%
Allagash White (oz Can)
Traditional Belgian wheat beer, crisp refreshing with hints of spice .%
Lagunitas Little Sumpin (oz)
Way smooth and silky with a nice wheaty-esque-ish-ness .%
Three Floyds "Zombie Dust" (oz Can)
Medium bodied Citra-hoped pale ale .%
Brewer's Kitchen "Ventana" IPA
Alarmist "Le Jus" (oz Can)
City Water "Ooh La La" Pink Lemonade Seltzer (oz Can)
From Solemn Oath a local craft hard seltzer
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (oz Can)
The beer that started the American Craft Hop Revolution!
Cantrip Seltzer Berry Lavender
MONTUCKY Oz
Two Brother's "Prairie Path" (Gluten Free) oz
Bell's "Two Hearted" IPA oz
Destihl "Tour Bus"
Hamm's (oz Can)
Pipeworks "Shark Dressed Man" NEIP (oz)
Small batch hazy .%
Haykin "Newtown Pippin" Cider (ml Bottle)
CANS OF BEER & CIDER
WINE BOTTLES
SEAS SUN CHARDONNAY (Bottle)
CA
TERA D'ORO PINOT GRIGIO (Bottle)
S. Africa, '
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (Bottle)
Gooseberry & grapefruit with exceptional minerality from New Zealand
Banshee Sparkling Brut NV (Bottle)
De Saint-Gall Champagne NV (Bottle)
A wine of marvelous balance, this Champagne's appearance is an enticing golden color and it is expressive and refined on the palate.
Bieler Pere & Fils Rose (Bottle)
Provence FR '
Cru Pinot Noir (BTL)
Ripe berries & dark chocolate From Monterey, CA
Casa De Mouraz "Planet Cibu" Red (Bottle)
Mendoza, ARG '
The Calling Cabernet Sauvignon (BOTTLE)
Blackberry, dark cherry & plum soft tannins, Paso Robles
Don't Be Shellfish Muscadet ' (Bottle)
Rias Biaxas ESP
