Prairie Moon Menu Prices at 1635 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Casual restaurant & bar serving regional American food & a large menu of craft beers.

Prairie Moon is open for dine-in, delivery, takeout. This longtime favorite Evanston restaurant serves authentic regional American cuisine, including fresh seafood, Evanston’s best burger, salads, meats, and vegetarian options. Locally owned and operated since 2002, Prairie Moon is a destination not only for its food and great atmosphere, but it’s where you can get a true taste of Evanston life. Every Wednesday Prairie Moon features LIVE JAZZ from 9PM – 11PM. Happy hour everyday from 4PM-6PM.
Private events and delivery available.

4.3 – 609 reviews $$ • American restaurant

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Lunch Menu
Cup & Bowl
Painted Soup roasted squash, poblano, tomato purees with toasted pepitas	$4.95
Salmon Chowder fresh salmon, corn, carrots, potatoes, cream, seafood stock	$4.95
Red Beans & Rice cajun andouille sausage, red beans, white rice	$3.95
Greens
Chopped Chicken Cobb grilled or blackened chicken breast, chopped bacon, avocado, toasted corn, cucumber, tomatoes, pepitas, cilantro ranch	$12.95
Roasted Vegetable Salad Squash, beets, Brussels sprouts, mixed greens, goat cheese, basil vinaigrette	$13.95
Blackened Salad Blackened spiced salmon or shrimp, mixed greens, roasted corn, avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro-ranch dressing	$15.95
Blue Crabcake Salad two crabcakes, roasted corn, avocado, pico de gallo, tortilla strips, cilantro ranch	$15.95
Martha’s Vineyard Goat cheese-crouton, mixed greens, roasted pine nuts, red onion, cucumber, dried cranberries, balsamic sherry-shallot vinaigrette	$10.95
BBQ Chicken Salad bbq chicken breast, mixed greens, red onion, tomato, cucumber, cilantro ranch, tortilla crisps	$12.95
Lunch Combos
Half & Half Combo roasted turkey, bacon on sourdough with fries or spinach & mushroom quesadilla with red rice and served with choice of soup or salad	$9.95
Smokehouse Combo Your choice of pulled pork or pulled beef brisket on a mini bun or pastrami on rye. Served with fries and choice of soup or salad	$11.95
Soup & Salad Combo cup of your choice of soup and a half order of your choice of salads: Roasted Vegetable Salad \| Crabcake Salad \| Blackened Shrimp Salad	$12.95
Street Taco Combo soup or garden salad with two tacos of your choice: pulled pork \| pulled beef brisket \| margarita chicken	$11.95
Lunch Plates
Fish Tacos blackened spiced tilapia, red rice, pico de gallo, salsa verde, lime-crema, guacamole, corn tortillas	$13.95
Moules Frites (Belgian Beer Mussels) Prince Edward Island mussels, herb & Belgian beer broth, fresh cut fries & garlic aioli	$12.95
Brick Chicken marinated semi-boneless chicken, grilled crispy under a brick weight, Vesuvio potatoes, garlic spinach	$13.95
Cilantro Crusted Brook Trout pan seared trout, cilantro-sourdough breadcrumb crust, pico, mashed potatoes, broccoli	$14.95
Black Cat Étouffée Blackened Louisiana catfish filet, étouffée sauce, white rice YA! YA!	$13.95
Three Sisters roasted butternut squash, toasted corn, white beans (3 sisters), sweet peppers, onions, roasted potatoes, garlic sauce	$12.95
IPA Cod & Chips beer-battered, house-cut fries, tartar sauce	$12.95
Margarita Chicken Tacos tequila-chili chicken, red rice, lime crema, guacamole, pico, cilantro, corn tortillas	$13.95
Chimichurri Steak grilled prime sirloin, cilantro-pine nut pesto, pico, mashed potatoes	$13.95
Ciderday Salmon cider-glazed grilled salmon, horseradish mashed potatoes, green apple salsa	$12.95
Breakfast Bowl Fried egg, potatoes, red beans, onions, roasted poblano, avocado, arugula, cotija & chihuahua cheese, tortilla crisps; Bacon or crimini mushroom	$13.95
Moon Burgers
Moon Burger half-pound sirloin with cheese – choice of: American, Swiss, merkt’s cheddar, chihuahua or pepper-jack	$11.95
Veggie Pico Pepper-Jack veggie burger, avocado, pepper-jack cheese, pico	$10.95
Northwoods Burger moon burger with bacon, horseradish-cheddar, horseradish sauce	$12.95
Dark Side Burger moon burger, blackened on one side, caramelized onions, smoked cheddar	$11.95
Chicken Burger ground chicken breast, ginger, basil, garlic, cilantro, sriracha aioli, sweet & sour cucumber, red onion, arugula	$11.95
Ultimate Patty Melt half – pound moon burger, grilled rye, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese	$11.95
Po Boys and Sandwiches
Shrimp Po’ Boy crispy roll, garlic remoulade, shredded lettuce, diced tomato	$13.95
Chicken Po’ Boy grilled OR blackened, crispy roll, garlic remoulade, shredded lettuce, diced tomato	$11.95
Wild Turkey smoked turkey breast, Swiss cheese, crimini mushrooms, crispy french roll	$9.95
Smokehouse Pulled Pork slow smoked pork, barbecue sauce, bakery bun	$9.95
Blackened Salmon Club blackened salmon fillet on rye, sautéed spinach, onions, cilantro-ranch	$14.95
Turkey & Bacon Club roasted turkey breast, thick cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, sourdough toast	$9.95
American Royal Beef Slow smoked brisket, barbecue sauce, grilled onions & smoked cheddar, french roll	$12.95
Pastrami on Rye house-smoked pastrami, Swiss cheese, horseradish mayo on homemade rye	$11.95
Blackened Gulf Shrimp Wrap blackened gulf shrimp mixed greens, avocado, chihuahua cheese, flour tortilla wrapped	$12.95
Sides
Fresh-Cut Fries
Sweet Potato Tots
Garlic Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet & Sour Cucumbers
Broccoli
Garlic Spinach
Mac & Cheese
Desserts
Key Lime Pie With toasted coconut and graham cracker crust	$5.95
Texas Sheet Cake dense chocolate, vanilla ice cream	$5.95
Michigan Blueberry Crumble served with vanilla ice cream	$5.95
Happy Hour
Beers	$4.00
Cocktails	$5.00
Wine and Small Plates	$6.00
Dinner Menu
Cup & Bowl
Salmon Chowder fresh salmon, corn, carrots, potatoes, cream, seafood stock	$4.95
Painted Soup roasted squash, poblano, tomato purees with toasted pepitas	$4.95
Red Beans & Rice cajun andouille sausage, red beans, white rice	$3.95
Hash
Three Sisters roasted butternut squash, toasted corn, white beans (3 sisters), sweet peppers, onions, roasted potatoes, garlic sauce	$13.95
Steak & Wild Rice Bowl prime sirloin, cabbage, sweet peppers, onions, crimini mushrooms, toasted corn, cilantro, citrus-soy Ponzu, wild rice	$15.95
Breakfast Bowl Fried egg, potatoes, red beans, onions, roasted poblano, avocado, arugula, cotija & chihuahua cheese, tortilla crisps; Bacon or crimini mushroom	$13.95
Andouille & Chicken Hash blackened chicken, andouille sausage, onions, sweet peppers, red potatoes, garlic sauce	$13.95
Greens
Martha’s Salad goat cheese crouton, roasted pine-nuts, red onion, cucumber, dried cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette	$10.95
Blue Crabcake Salad two crabcakes, roasted corn, avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro ranch	$15.95
Roasted Vegetable Salad butternut squash, brussels sprouts, beets, goat cheese crumbles, toasted pepitas, balsamic, basil vinaigrette	$13.95
Grilled Caesar grilled baby romaine hearts, parmesan & a citrus caesar dressing	$10.95
Chopped Chicken Cobb grilled or blackened, bacon, avocado, toasted corn, cucumber, tomatoes, pepitas, cilantro-ranch	$14.95
Blackened Salad blackened shrimp or salmon, roasted corn, avocado, pico, tortilla strips, cilantro ranch	$15.95
Tacos
Tacos Verdes tomatillo salsa, cilantro, onion, cotija cheese, red rice, guacamole, corn tortillas, lime crema, your choice	$13.95
Margarita Chicken Tacos tequila-chili chicken, red rice, lime crema, guacamole, pico, cilantro, corn tortillas	$13.95
Fresh Fish Tacos blackened or cajun-fried tilapia, red rice, guacamole, pico, lime crema, cilantro, corn tortillas	$15.95
Small Plates
Ciderday Salmon cider-glazed grilled salmon, horseradish mashed potatoes, green apple salsa	$12.95
Blue Crab Cakes two blue crab cakes, roasted red pepper aioli, arugula	$12.95
Brussels & Bacon Roasted brussels sprouts, bacon, grilled onions, balsamic reduction; Substitute crimini mushrooms for bacon – Sure	$9.95
Chimichurri Steak grilled prime sirloin, cilantro-pine nut pesto, pico, mashed potatoes	$13.95
Red Curry Cod Sticks panko-cilantro crusted cod, spicy basil-coconut curry	$9.95
Plates for Sharing
Tri-Chili Wings chile de arbol, chipotle & ancho glaze, cucumbers, cilantro ranch	$12.95
Kamoosh tortilla chips, chihuahua, cotija, salsa verde, pico de gallo, guacamole, lime crema	$9.95
Calamari parmesan-sourdough crust, tomatoes, basil, balsamic reduction, cocktail sauce	$12.95
Coco-Panko Shrimp coconut panko-crusted, sweet-spicy mango sauce	$11.95
Disco Fries fries, bacon, cheddar sauce, green onion, sour cream	$7.95
Guacamole avocados, tomato, cilantro, jalapeños, tortilla chips	$8.95
Fins & Shells
IPA Cod & Chips beer-battered, house-cut fries, tartar sauce	$15.95
Cajun Catfish Platter whole catfish Cajun-fried, red beans & rice, house slaw	$15.95
Pine Nut & Sage Trout brook trout, fresh sage, toasted pine nut crust, wild rice, broccoli	$17.95
Garlic Mussels one pound fresh p.e.i. mussels, tomato-basil garlic broth, fresh cut fries, garlic aioli	$12.95
Lake Superior Whitefish rosemary, basil, chive crust, mashed potatoes, broccoli	$16.95
Shrimp & Crawfish Étouffée sautéed gulf shrimp, crawfish tails, savory étouffée sauce, white rice	$17.95
Cedar Plank Salmon atlantic fillet broiled on a cedar plank, anecortes bbq butter, horseradish mashed potatoes, garlic spinach	$18.95
Meat Beef Pork Chicken
Prime Baseball Steak grilled prime sirloin, crimini mushrooms, sweet onions, garlic mashed, broccoli	$18.95
Pork Tenderloin sesame teriyaki, grilled, wasabi mashed, red chili broccoli	$15.95
Brick Chicken marinated semi-boneless ½ chicken, grilled crispy under a brick weight, vesuvio potatoes, garlic spinach	$16.95
Po Boys and Sandwiches
Shrimp Po’ Boy crispy roll, garlic remoulade, shredded lettuce, diced tomato	$13.95
Blackened Chicken Po’ Boy crispy roll, garlic remoulade, shredded lettuce, diced tomato	$11.95
Pastrami on Rye house-smoked pastrami, swiss cheese, horseradish sauce, rye brea	$11.95
Pulled Pork Sandwich slow-smoked shoulder, house bbq sauce, toasted bun	$11.95
Pulled Brisket Sandwich slow-smoked beef brisket, house bbq sauce, toasted bun	$12.95
Blackened Salmon Club blackened salmon fillet on rye, sautéed spinach, onions, cilantro-ranch	$14.95
Burgers
Moon Burger half-pound sirloin with cheese – choice of: american, swiss, merkt’s cheddar, chihuahua or pepperjack	$11.95
Veggie Pico Pepperjack veggie burger, avocado, pepperjack cheese, pico	$10.95
Chicken Burger ground chicken breast, ginger, basil, garlic & cilantro, sriracha aioli, sweet & sour cucumber, red onion, arugula	$11.95
Sandwich & Burger Add-Ons
Bacon	$2.00
Cremini Mushrooms	$2.00
Avocado	$2.00
Fried Egg	$2.00
Sides
Fresh-Cut Fries
Garlic Fries
Sweet Tots
Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed
Horseradish Mashed
Sweet & Sour Cukes
Garlic Spinach
Steamed Broccoli
Red Chili Broccoli
Mac & Cheese
House Slaw
Beer List
IPA & Pale Ale
Dogfish Head “90 Minute” 9.5% Big hoppy beer with great malt backbone	$6.50
Founder’s “All Day IPA” 4.7% Bright, light, citrus hops, you can drink it all day!	$5.50
Half Acre “Daisy Cutter” 5.2% Bright local Pale Ale	$6.50
Sketchbook “No Parking” 4.4% Citra hopped pale ale from our good friends down the street!	$16.00
Spiteful IPA 6.2% IPA brewed with Amarillo hops from Chicago	$6.00
Revolution “Anti-Hero” IPA 6.5% A Chicago hop assault for the ambivalent warrior	$6.00
Sierra Nevada “Pale Ale” 5.6% The classic pale ale, full-bodied and complex	$5.50
Temperance “Escapist” IPA 6.7% Local IPA, four types of aromatic hops, smooth finish	$6.00
Three Floyds “Gumballhead” 5.6% Hopped up wheat ale	$6.50
Lager & Pilsner
Anchor Steam 4.9% America’s original craft brewer, unique California Common	$5.00
Lagunitas “Pils” 6.2% West Coast Czech style Pilsner	$5.00
Stella Artois 5% Premium Belgian lager	$4.50
Belgian Style
Blanche De Bruxelles 4.5% Light, Belgian white	$6.00
Allagash “White” 5.5% Belgian style wheat – citrus and spice	$6.00
Chimay Red 8% Classic Trappist Dubbel	$8.00
Chimay White 8% Classic Trappist Tripel	$8.00
Delirium Tremens 8.5% “Pink Elephant” Belgian Tripel	$7.00
DuPont “Saison” 6.5% The Belgian farmhouse ale	$8.00
Goose Island “Sophie” 6.5% Aged in French oak brewed with wild yeast	$7.00
Leffe “Blonde” 6.6% Classic Belgian blonde ale	$6.00
St. Bernardus “ABT 12” 9% Belgian dark-brown ale with a long dry-finish	$8.00
St. Feuillien “Grand Cru” 9.5% Extraordinary, Belgian extra blonde ale	$11.00
Unibroue “La Fin du Monde” 9% Exceptionally refined Tripel fermented ale	$7.00
Victory “Golden Monkey” 9.5% Belgian style, golden strong ale, herbal and fruity	$6.00
Westmalle “Dubbel” 7% Belgian Abbey, deep malty-Dubbel	$9.00
Westmalle “Tripel” 9% Trappist golden delight	$9.00
Cider
Original Sin “Pear” Cider 4.5% Light and refreshing with a clean-dry finish	$5.50
Vander Mill “Blue Gold” Cider 6.9% Semi-sweet apple cider, Michigan blueberries	$7.00
German Style
Grieskirchner Weisse 5.1% Austrian small batch, gold medal winning Weisse-Bier	$6.00
Metropolitan “Krank Shaft” 5.5% Local, German style Kolsch beer	$5.50
Spaten Premium 5.2% Great German lager	$5.00
Stiegl “Grapefruit” Radler 3.2% Fresh grapefruit and lager	$6.00
Brown, Stout & Porter
Avery “Ellie’s Brown Ale” 5.5% Toasty malts with hints of vanilla and nuts	$5.50
Dogfish Head “Indian Brown” 7.2% Well hopped and malty	$5.50
Founders “Porter” 6.5% Rich roasted malts	$5.50
Rogue “Hazelnut Brown Nectar” 6.2% World Class nut brown ale brewed with hazelnuts	$6.00
Great Lakes “Edmund Fitzgerald” 5.8% Complex porter, roasty, bittersweet chocolate-coffee and bold hops	$5.00
Guinness Stout 5% Irish water of life	$5.50
New Holland “Dragons Milk” 10% Imperial stout aged in oak barrels for 120 days	$7.00
North Coast “Old Rasputin” 9% Gold Metal, deep, dark, Russian Imperial stout	$6.00
Tyranena “Rockey’s Revenge” 6% Bourbon barrel aged brown ale	$6.50
Sour
Duchesse De Bourgogne 6% Premier Flemish sour, 18 months barrel aged	$7.50
Cuvee des Jacobins “Rouge” 5.5% Complex Flemish sour-red ale	$8.00
Rodenbach “Grand Cru” 6% Flanders sour-ale aged in oak vats and blended with matured ale	$8.00
Amber
Dark Horse “Amber” Ale 5.5% Medium bodied, mild biscuit, toasted malts	$5.50
New Belgium “Fat Tire” Ale Toasty, biscuit-like malty amber	$4.50
Two Brothers “Domain DuPage” 5.9% Flagship, amber, French country ale	$5.00
Gluten Removed
Two Brothers “Prairie Path” 5% Gluten Removed golden ale	$5.00
Stone “Delicious” IPA 7.7% Gluten Removed, citrusy, hop driven IPA	$6.00
Other
Corona	$5.00
Heineken	$5.00
Miller Lite	$3.75
Budweiser	$3.75
Bud Lite	$3.75
Old Style Lager	$3.00
Wine List
Whites by the Glass
Riff Pinot Grigio, Della Venezie ITA ’17 Mild apple, tangerine, tart lemon, clean stone finish	$8.00
Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Chardonnay ’15 Cooked apple & pear, vanilla, cream, fresh acidity, dried lemon	$9.00
Echo Bay Sauvignon Blanc ’17 New Zealand citrus aroma, passion fruit and gooseberry flavors with a crisp clean finish	$9.00
Chloe Prosecco D.O.C. NV Sparkling with flavors of golden apple, peach and honeysuckle	$6.00
Reds by the Glass
A to Z Oregon Pinot Noir, OR ’15 Dark berry aromas, powerful dark cherry fruit, flint finish, true expression of Oregon Pinot	$10.00
Dona Paula Estate Malbec, Mendoza ’17 100% estate grown, single vineyard, high elevation, violet, spice & rich black fruit	$8.00
Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon, CA Lot 1 Chuck Wagner of Caymus, big bold flavors of blueberries & blackberries, bittersweet chocolate and casis finish	$10.00
Sparkling Wine Bottles
Champagne Palmer Brut Reserve, NV FR Exceptional dry Champagne, citrus, pear, apricot, buttery brioche	$39.00
Canard-Duchene Brut Rose, NV FR 45% Pinot Noir in this elegant pink Champagne, crisp, tart red currant, Lovely!	$39.00
Tattinger Domaine Carneros Brut Cuvee’, Napa Lime blossom, pears, summer herbs, elegant 93pts WS	$45.00
White Bottles
Jean-Marc Brocard “Sainte Claire” Chablis ’17 FR 70 year old vines, organic, bright yellow fruit, 90pts WE	$19.00
Domaine La Croix Belle Chardonnay ’16 FR 100% Chardonnay from Languedoc, brilliant color, citrus fruit, dried nuts	$22.00
Bouchard Aine & Fils White Burgundy, FR ’13 Chardonnay, wild flower honey, citrus, vanilla, acacia flower	$27.00
Sidekick Chardonnay CA ’17 Bright and vibrant fruit, apricot, nectarine and fresh flowers	$30.00
Thomas Pico Chardonnay, Limoux FR ’16 Organic, South-West France fruit, Chablis cave aged, elegant zero-oak Chardonnay	$30.00
Stoller Chardonnay, Dundee Hills OR ’17 Unoaked, juicy citrus, herb accents, superb balance, 91 points WE	$32.00
Talley Chardonnay, Arroyo Grande CA ’16 30th anniversary bottling, butterscotch, lime, honeysuckle, orange rind, white peach	$36.00
Frank Family Vineyards Chardonnay ’17 Carneros French oak, toasted brioche, baking spices, lemon rind	$55.00
Tiki Estate Sauvignon Blanc ’17 Marlborough NZ Classic New Zealand, guava, pineapple, grapefruit 88pts WE	$7.00
Le Petit Coquerel Sauvignon Blanc, Calistoga CA ’17 Elegant, small production, ripe, crisp, pineapple, lemongrass	$34.00
Trinchero “Mary’s” Sauvignon Blanc Napa CA ’17 Fresh, bright and well balanced, tropical pineapple, passion fruit, and juicy mango	$36.00
Hubert Brochard Sancere ’17 FR Sauvignon Blanc with strong mineral character, citrus, fresh herbs, elderflower	$41.00
Anne Amie Pinot Gris ’17 Willamette OR Asian pear, Meyer lemon, rose petal, balanced & crisp	$28.00
Brassfield Estate Pinot Gris ’16 High Valley CA Floral, lemon verbena, honeysuckle, green apple, mineral finish	$33.00
Paco & Lola Albariño, Spain ’17 Clean and bright, fresh, very fruity, citrus, grapefruit and lemon	$31.00
Xion Albarino ’15 Rias Baixas ESP Apricot, peach, almond blossom, super crisp lemon-lime finish	$30.00
Casal de Armain Ribeiro Blanco ’16 ESP 90% Treixadura with Godello & Albarino, bursting with passion fruit, honeydew, summer fruit	$29.00
Mariana “Vinho Branco” ’17 Portugal Attractive fruit forward, apricot, tart peach, zesty finish	$25.00
Zenato Lugana ’17 San Benedetto ITA Field flower, tangerine, lemon, yellow peach, almond 89pts WE	$25.00
Coquerel Walnut Wash Verdelho, Calistoga ’16 Single vineyard exceptional expression, kumquat, pineapple, mineral finish	$36.00
Protea Dry Chenin Blanc, S. Africa ’17 Vivid melon, citrus nectarine, crisp acidity, light finish	$28.00
Terra d’Oro Chenin Blanca-Viognier, Clarksburg CA’ 16 Artful blend, brilliant aromas, bursting with tropical fruit, vanilla, perennial favorite	$27.00
Red Bottles
Coppola “Claret” ’16 Geyserville CA A full bodied Cab Blended in a Bordeaux style, spice, vanilla, dark fruit	$32.00
Requiem Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley ’16 Bio-dynamic, dense fruit, blackberry, black currant	$33.00
B Side Cabernet Sauvignon ’16 North Coast CA Full bodied, bright berry, baking spice, fine-grained tannins, firm acidity	$34.00
Ferrari Carano Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, CA ’12 Dark berry, sage, savory herb, chocolate & smoke WS 90pts	$57.00
Gundlach Bundschu Cabernet Sauvignon CA ’12 Dark and elegant, black currant, cassis, blackberry, dark chocolate	$59.00
Trinchero “Forte” Napa ’12 Bordeaux style blend, intricate aromas of lavender and blackberry, layered flavors of spice, plum and casis	$75.00
Robert Mondavi “Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa CA ’98 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 Inaugural vintage, 100% Cabernet Franc, deep, bold flavors of cocoa and leather with dark fruit and spice – Very limited production	$78.00
Stoller Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills OR ’15 Estate fruit, red cherry, blueberry, red roses	$36.00
Banshee Pinot Noir, Sonoma ’16 Sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint, leather, spice	$39.00
Maysara “Jamsheed” Pinot Noir, Willamette OR ’10 Blackberry, fresh-cracked black pepper, lengthy finish	$43.00
Moillard Grivot Bourgone Haute Cotes De Nuits, Burgundy FR ’13 Smokey red fruit, tart berries, leather, earthy classic French Pinot Noir	$44.00
Failla Pinot Noir ’17 Sonoma Wild sage, balsam, cherry coulis, bright and juicy one of my favorites of the year	$52.00
Sandhi Pinot Noir ’16 Sta. Rita Hills CA Stellar, powerful, deep, blue-purple berry, lavender, spice 92pts WS	$55.00
Stoller Reserve Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills OR ’15 Proprietary clones, French oak, warm, rich, enveloping, plummy purple fruit, candied orange peel, brown rum, 91pts, Love this winery!	$56.00
Carol Shelton “Monga” Zin Sustainable dry-farmed yielding a concentrated “Humongous” Zinfandel	$33.00
Homefire “Daydream” Zinfandel, Dry Creek Sonoma ’16 Lush blackberry, cherry, vanilla, spice	$28.00
Peirano Estate Old Vine Zinfandel ’14 CA Serious and complex, red-cherry, strawberry, cocoa and toast	$29.00
Green & Red “Chiles Canyon Vineyards” Zinfandel, Napa ’11 Dark Cherry and Raspberry with tinges of Bay Leaf and Clove	$38.00
Kenwood “Jack London” Zinfandel ’12 CA Silky structure, raspberry leaves and bark, tangy and energetic red-fruit	$50.00
Ridge Geyserville Zinfandel, Sonoma ’15 50th Anniversary bottling of this perennial winner, intense blackberry fruits, black licorice, exotic spices	$59.00
Saint Cosme Cotes-Du-Rhone ’17 FR Syrah, floral nose, blackberry, seamless finish, terrific value	$24.00
Andrew Murray “Tous les Jours” Syrah, Santa Ynez ’16 Plum, cherry pit, rose petal and tobacco	$33.00
Brassfield Estate “Eruption’ ’14 Lake County CA Volcanic soil, Syrah, Malbec, Mourvedre, Petit Sirah – rich, intense, jammy, clove, toasted brioche & mocha	$36.00
Jean-Paul Daumen Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, FR ’15 80% Grenache – Red berry, allspice, cherry cola, candied lavender	$49.00
Via Terra Garnatxa Negra ESP ’17 Spanish Grenache, light, vibrant, candied strawberry, cherry jam, easy tannins	$25.00
Angel de Larrainzar ’14 ESP Tenpranillo, Merlot, Cab, Garnacha, intense black fruit compote, cocoa, toffee	$35.00
Tinto Negro Malbec ’16 Uco Valley Mendoza ARG 4000 foot elevation, dark fruit, red berry, currant, rich texture	$26.00
Buglioni Ripasso Valpolicella ’15 ITA Red fruit leather, vanilla, cherry, medium tannins, brilliant!	$38.00
Breakfast
Sweet
Bourbon-Pecan Pain Perdu New Orleans style French toast, Bourbon caramel sauce, candied Georgia pecans, vanilla cream	$10.95
Malted Moon Cakes Malted buttermilk pancakes, real maple syrup, side of bacon	$9.95
Savory
Smokehouse Pastrami Hash & Eggs House-made pastrami, red potatoes, onions, & sweet & hot peppers topped a light garlic sauce with two fried eggs	$13.95
Hardwood Smoked Atlantic Salmon & Eggs Our own hardwood smoked salmon filet with New York bagel, cream cheese, scrambled eggs	$14.95
Crab Cakes Benedict Two blue crab cakes over wilted spinach topped with poached eggs and a lemon-basil Hollandaise	$14.95
Breakfast Bowl Fried egg, potatoes, red beans, onions, roasted poblano, avocado, arugula, cotija & chihuahua cheese, tortilla crisps; Bacon or crimini mushroom	$13.95
Alf’s Best Biscuits & Gravy 2 Buttermilk biscuits smothered in house made pork sausage gravy	$7.95
Moon Omelette Pick Three; With Toast & Breakfast Potatoes; Cheese – Smoked Cheddar, American, Chihuahua; Meats – Bacon, House Sausage, Andouille Sausage; Veggies – Spinach, Onion, Tomato, Mushroom, Broccoli, Sweet Peppers, Jalapeno	$12.95
Traditional Breakfast Three eggs over easy, bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes and toast	$9.95
Three Sisters Breakfast Hash Vegetarian hash with roasted butternut squash, toasted corn, white beans (3 sisters) sweet peppers, roasted potatoes, onions topped with roasted-garlic sauce and two fried eggs	$13.95
Prime Steak & Eggs Grilled, sliced prime sirloin topped with baby portobello mushrooms, 3 eggs, breakfast, potatoes & toast	$14.95
Breakfast Sandwiches
Breakfast Chorizo Burrito Suizas Chorizo, jalapeno, chihuahua cheese, flour tortilla, avocado & cilantro topped with salsa verde and baked with chihuahua cheese, served with pico de gallo & breakfast potatoes	$12.95
Tony’s Ultimate Breakfast Patty Melt House made sausage, fried egg, Swiss cheese, grilled onions on grilled rye with choice of fries	$10.95
Veggie Breakfast Bun Grilled veggie burger topped with sautéed spinach and mushroom, chihuahua cheese and a fried egg with breakfast potatoes	$10.95
New York Bagel Sandwich New York bagel, chive cream cheese, tomato, red onion, cucumber, arugula, fried egg; House sausage, bacon or mushroom	$10.95
Breakfast Beverages
Juices Orange, Mango, Cranberry, Pineapple or Grapefruit	$2.50
Mighty Leaf Tea Box A selection of 6 fine teas	$2.50
French 75 City of London dry gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, Regan’s orange bitters, topped with Prosecco	$9.00
Blueberry Basil Mule Cold River natural Maine blueberry vodka, Thai basil, lime, blueberries, ginger beer	$9.00
Sparrow Coffee Our own house blend of Costa Rica, Sumatra & Espresso – regular & decaf	$2.50
Stiegl Grapefruit Radler Fresh grapefruit & lager. So refreshing	$6.00
Meyer Lemon Collins Fresh Meyer lemon sour with citrus bitters, Titos vodka or Hendrick’s gin & a soda splash	$9.00
Breakfast Cocktail Special!
Mimosa
Bloody Mary
Mango Mimosa
Prosecco
Sides
House Made Breakfast Sausage Pork sausage with fresh herbs
Breakfast Potatoes & Onions
Biscuit & Gravy
Thick Sliced Applewood Bacon
Garlic Spinach Fresh sautéed baby spinach
Late Night Menu
Sliders
Pulled BBQ Slider Pulled Pork or Beef Brisket	$3.95
Cheeseburger Grilled Onions	$3.95
Schnickelfritz Fried Cod Slider Tarter Sauce & Cheese	$3.95
Fried Chicken Slider Belgian Beer Gravy	$3.95
On the Side
Fresh-Cut Fries	$2.95
Sweet Potato Fries	$2.95
Mac & Cheese	$2.95
Sandwiches
Moon Burger Half Pound, Sirloin with Cheese – American, Swiss, Smoked Cheddar, Provolone, Horseradish or Pepperjack	$10.95
Shrimp & Crawfish Po’ Boy Corn-Crusted Gulf Shrimp and Crawfish Tails Tossed In a Spicy Remoulade on French Bread with Diced Tomato and Lettuce	$12.95
Blackened Salmon Club Blackened Salmon on Toasted, Marble Rye, Fresh Spinach & Caramelized Onions	$11.95
Pastrami on Rye Our Smokehouse Pastrami with Horseradish Cheddar and Horseradish Sauce on Rye	$10.95
Veggie Pico Pepperjack Burger Veggie Burger Served with Avocado, Pepperjack Cheese, Pico De Gallo	$9.95
Pub Grub
Tri-Colored Wings 1# Fresh Jumbo Chicken Wings, Hickory Smoked and Tossed In Our Tri-Chili (Pasilla, Chipotle and Ancho) BBQ	$11.95
Blue Crab Cakes Lump and Backfin Crabmeat Cakes with a Roasted Red Pepper Aioli over Baby Arugula	$12.95
Chimichurri Steak Tender Sliced Prime Sirloin, Cilantro Pesto, Pico De Gallo and Mashed Potatoes	$11.95
Cider Salmon Cider Glazed Salmon, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes and Green Apple Salsa	$11.95
3-Cheese Nachos & Salsa Suprema Homemade Tortilla Chips Topped with Cheddar, Jack and Provolone Cheeses with Salsa-Roja, Pico De Gallo and Chipotle Cream	$9.95
Fish Sticks Panko-Cilantro Crusted Cod with Spicy Basil-Coconut Red Curry Dipping Sauce	$9.95
Coco Panko Shrimp Coconut & Panko Crusted Shrimp, Sweet-Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce	$11.95
Red Beans & Rice Cajun Favorite with Homemade Andouille Sausage	$5.95
Guacamole	$5.95
Assorted Tray Menu
Trays
Salsa Suprema Homemade tortilla chips with pico de gallo, chipotle cream, salsa roja & Haas Guacamole	$35.00
Wild Mushroom Quesadillas Baby spinach with crimini, Shiitake, and button mushrooms and Provolone cheese. Served with pico de gallo and salsa roja	$40.00
Chicken Rajas Quesadillas Mexican peppered chicken breast and sweet peppers with pepperjack cheese	$45.00
Rajas Quesadillas Roasted sweet peppers & caramelized onions with pepper jack cheese with our salsa trio	$40.00
Assorted Cold Sandwiches On ciabatta: Roasted turkey, pesto aioli & Provolone; Roast beef, horseradish mayo & horseradish cheddar Veggie with pesto aioli	$40.00
Booker’s Steak Grilled prime sirloin sliced and served with bourbon peppercorn sauce, & fried shallots	$50.00
Chimichurri Steak Prime sirloin grilled, sliced and served with cilantro pesto, pico de gallo and garlic toast points	$50.00
Gilroy Garlic Chicken Skewers Marinated chicken skewers with sweet peppers, onions & tomatoes with our Gilroy roasted garlic sauce & chives	$45.00
Chimichurri Chicken Fresh chicken breast, grilled and sliced with cilantro pesto, pico de gallo and garlic toast points	$45.00
Jumbo Wings Fresh-cut Jumbo chicken wings with BBQ & Buffalo sauces, sliced cucumbers & ranch on the side	$45.00
North End Calamari Parmesan battered and fried & topped with a tomato basil relish, served with cocktail sauce	$45.00
Mini Blue Crabcakes Mini Chesapeake Blue Crabcakes with lemon -chive dipping sauce	$45.00
Coco Panko Shrimp Coconut and panko-breaded Gulf shrimp served with a sweet & spicy mango dipping sauce	$50.00
Kell’s Pub Garlic Shrimp & Polenta Large Gulf shrimp in a Roma tomato, garlic & fresh basil pan sauce with baby spinach over herbed polenta	$50.00
Fulton St. Bruschetta Toasted & topped with a Vermont goat cheese pesto, roasted peppers & traditional Bruschetta fresh tomato basil relish	$35.00
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables & Polenta Zucchini, yellow squash, sweet peppers, crimini mushrooms & sweet onions grilled with a balsamic glaze over grilled fresh herb polenta squares	$40.00
Garden Spring Rolls Stuffed with black beans, red and yellow peppers, carrots, pea pods, Shitake mushrooms and Napa cabbage, served with mango chili sauce	$45.00
Farmers Garden Salad Seasonal vegetables on mixed baby greens, served with your choice of balsamic vinaigrette & garlic ranch	$40.00
Prairie Moon Dessert Sampler Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake, Key Lime Squares with coconut crust, chocolate chip cookies & fresh fruit	$50.00
Specials Menu
Soup
Cajun Lentil Soup tender brown lentils, spicy vegetable stock with Thibodeaux Andouille sausage	$4.95
Small Plates
Shrimp & Grits bacon, garlic pan-sauce, cheddar grit cake, pickled red onion	$13.95
Housemade Flatbreads
Bruno’s Flatbread House made flatbread with Italian sausage, mozzarella	$9.95
Alfredo’s Flatbread Cajun Andouille sausage, house pickled jalapenos, mozzarella, fresh cilantro	$9.95
Margherita Flatbread Tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella	$9.95
Big Plates
New York Strip Steak 10oz grilled center cut New York strip steak, Crimini mushrooms & onions with mashed potatoes and blistered garlic green beans	$19.95
Tri-Chili Baby Back Ribs ½ slab slow smoked baby backs finished with a tri-chili (pasilla, ancho, chile de arbol) BBQ sauce, fresh cut fries & house slaw	$14.95
Hickory Smoked Chicken Slow smoked half chicken, bbq mop, cut fries, sweet and sour cucumbers	$13.95
Garden Herb Pork Chops two grilled 8 oz. bone-in marinated pork chops, rosemary, sage, chive, garlic, lemon, mashed potato, fresh spinach	$18.95
Lake Superior Whitefish Pan seared fresh Whitefish filet, toasted pecan-chive butter, mashed potatoes and blistered garlic green beans	$16.95
Desserts
Michigan Blueberry Crumble vanilla ice cream
New York Cheesecake fresh strawberry sauce	$5.95
Texas Sheet Cake dense chocolate, vanilla ice cream	$5.95
Key Lime Pie coconut graham cracker crust, whipped cream, toasted coconut	$5.95
Draught Beers
Temperance “Basement Party” 4.9% Pale lager, local, uncomplicated, easy drinking	$6.00
Off Color “Apex Predator” 6.5% Chicago’s own, Golden Saison, lemon peel & spice	$6.00
Sketchbook “Moon Rise” IL 4.5% Brewed for Prairie Moon! El Dorado hopped, Pale Ale Evanston	$6.00
Maplewood “Crushinator” IPA 4.5% Session IPA with loads of citrus and peach brewed with vienna hops	$6.00
Spiteful “ESB” 4.5% (Extra Special Bitter) Amber English style bitter from Chicago	$4.50
Hands “Incarnation” IPA 6.5% Flagship Mosaic hopped IPA from St. Louis	$6.00
Jever Pils 4.9% Classic German Pilsener, golden, crisp, slightly dry, refreshing	$6.00
Deschutes “Obsidian” Nitro Stout 6.4% Robust stout with notes of espresso, chocolate and roasted malts	$6.00
New Belgium “Abbey” Dubbel 7% Belgian style brewed with six different malts and Belgian yeast	$6.00
Original Sin “Black Widow” Cider 6% Made with blackberries, new york apples and champagne yeast	$6.00
Bell’s “Oberon” 5.8% Bell’s flagship summer ale, light and refreshing	$6.00
Surly “Sleek” IPA 6.5% Intense grapefruit, pine and melon notes, Dynamic hop taste, zero drag, sleek	$7.00
Maine Brewing “Peeper” Ale 5.5% Small batch APA from one of America’s finest breweries	$7.00
Half Acre “Double” Daisy Cutter 8% Double version of the original pale ale, big hops	$7.00
Whiner “Bubble Tub” 6.5% Kettle sour Saison with fresh watermelon great Summer ale from Chicago	$7.00
Wines
“Two Birds One Stone” Blanc FR ’17 Crisp French white blend, lemon, lime, melon, limestone, 88pts	$7.00
Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rose ’18 Zesty flavors of white peach & grapefruit, Summer crowd pleaser!	$8.00
Benziger Sonoma County Merlot ’16 Dark fruit, spice, black cherry, plum, velvety tannins	$9.00
Special Cocktails
Cold Fashioned Mr. Black cold brewed coffee liqueur, Sagamore Rye, orange bitters, Aztec-chocolate bitters	$9.00
Jet Pilot Plantation light rum, Giffard Pamplemousse liquor, Jamaican bitters, lime, grapefruit, cinnamon stick simple, soda splash, lime wheel	$9.00
Barrel Aged Brooklyn House aged cocktail, Rossville Rye, Dolan Dry Vermouth, Luxardo Maraschino, Picon Amer, Angostura and orange bitters, rocks	$11.00
Happy Hour Menu
Little Plates
Margherita Flatbread Tomato, fresh basil, shredded mozzarella
Bruno’s Flatbread House made flatbread with Italian sausage and shredded mozzarella cheese
Tri-Chili Wings chile de arbol, chipotle & ancho glaze, cucumbers, cilantro ranch
Spinach & Mushroom Quesadilla baby spinach, baby portabella mushroom, chihuahua cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa verde, lime crema
Disco Fries fries, bacon, cheddar sauce, green onion, sour cream
Calamari Herb crust, tomato-basil relish, house cocktail sauce
Wine
Dona Paula Estate Malbec, Mendoza ’17 100% estate grown, single vineyard, high elevation, violet, spice & rich black fruit
Conundrum Sparkling Rose ’17 CA Dry sparkling California Rose of Pinot Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Chardonnay, Muscat Canelli & Viognier – Methode Champenoise
“Two Birds One Stone” Blanc FR ’17 Very crisp French white blend, lemon, lime, melon, limestone, 88pts WE
Happy Pints
Temperance “Basement Party” Pale lager, local, uncomplicated, easy drinking 4.9%
Deschutes “Obsidian” Nitro Stout Deschutes “Obsidian” NITRO Stout Deep, robust and richly rewarding 6.4%
Sketchbook “Moon Rise” Brewed for Prairie Moon! El Dorado hopped, Pale Ale Evanston, IL 4.5%
On Tour “Control for Smilers” Citrusy American Pale Alefrom Chicago 6%
Happy Can
New Belgium “Fat Tire” Ale Easy drinking Amber ale (16oz can)
Cocktail
Meyer Lemon Collins Fresh Meyer lemon, citrus bitters, Sobieski vodka & a soda splash
Top Note Gin & Tonic City Of London Gin, Top Note Indian Craft Tonic, Scrappy’s lime bitters
Fresh Lime Daiquiri Plantation Silver Rum, fresh lime, simple, citrus bitters, served up
Checkered Past “Slow & Low” craft rock and rye, Creme Yvette “Deliceuuse” berry liqueur, Meyer lemon, lemon peel, rocks
Cocktails Menu
Cocktails
Blood & Sand Banknote Scotch, Dolin sweet vermouth, Cherry Herring liqueur, orange juice served up
Blueberry Basil Mule Cold River natural Maine blueberry vodka, Thai basil, lime, blueberries, ginger beer
French 75 City of London dry gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, Regan’s orange bitters, topped with Prosecco
Gingerman Manhattan New Deal ginger-liqueur, St. Elizabeth All-Spice Dram and Benchmark whiskey served up
Old Fashioned Buffalo Trace, Regan’s orange bitters, Angostura bitters, orange peel
Negroni Campari, City Of London dry gin, Dolin sweet Vermouth, orange peel
Hurricane The classic New Orleans passion fruit cocktail, Cruzan silver & Gosling’s dark rum
Sazerac Templeton Rye whiskey, herbsaint, Peychauds bitters, chilled-neat, twist.
Jalapeno Business Margarita with house infused jalapeno Cimarron Tequila, lime, Cointreau, Ancho salt rim

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: prairiemoonrestaurant.com

Contact Prairie Moon

Address: 1635 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Phone: (847) 864-8328

Website: http://www.prairiemoonrestaurant.com/

Hours

Friday	3–11PM
Saturday	3–11PM
Sunday	3–9PM
Monday	3–9PM
Tuesday	3–9PM
Wednesday	3–11PM
Thursday	3–11PM

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