Prairie Moon restaurant, downtown Evanston, IL

Serving authentic, scratch cooking from culinary capitals of the United States since 2002.

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Prairie Moon is a locally owned Evanston favorite serving scratch-made American regional cuisine since 2002. Located in downtown Evanston near Northwestern University, our menu brings together bold flavors from across the United States—paired with a lively bar, rotating specials, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Join us for dinner, drinks, private gatherings, and a true taste of Evanston.

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A promotional sign with a background of a cozy bar interior, advertising happy hour at Evanston's Prairie Moon restaurant from 4 PM to 6 PM daily, featuring discounts on oysters, shrimp, drafts, wines, cocktails, and small plates.

Sign advertising $5 martinis and Manhattans on Mondays at Praire Moon, a locally owned bar since 2002, with illustrations of a martini and a Manhattan cocktail.

Flyer for a Tuesday trivia night event hosted by Prairie Moon and GO 4 IT Entertainment. The event takes place every Tuesday from 8 to 10 PM at 1635 Chicago Ave, Evanston. The flyer features a moon and starry space background, a large moon graphic, a

Poster advertising a jazz event called Moon Jazz happening Wednesdays from 9 PM to 11 PM in Evanston, Chicago, featuring a silhouette of a person playing trumpet against a moon backdrop.

Poster for Prairie Moon's Throwback Thursday DJ Spin event every Thursday, except 1st, from 8 to 11 PM, featuring late night happy hour specials and no cover charge, with retro circle graphics and vibrant colors.

Event poster for Prairie Moon's Jazz Jam Session on the first Thursday of each month from 8 pm to 10 pm, featuring Clark Sommers on bass, Chase Wilkins on drums, and Brandon Harper on keys. Includes free admission and drink and dining specials.

Flyer for an open mic night featuring acoustic guitar, occurring every second Sunday from 3 PM to 5 PM at Prairie Moon in Evanston, hosted by local singer-songwriter Frank D. Hill, with happy hour starting at 4 PM. The flyer includes an illustration

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Plate with cooked salmon steak garnished with chopped herbs, lemon wedge, sautéed spinach, and mashed potatoes with herbs.

A bowl of hearty vegetable and chicken stew with rice, garnished with chopped parsley.

A wooden cabinet with glass doors containing bottles of alcohol, including wine and spirits, with a reflection of fairy lights and a small photo of four people inside the cabinet.

Two antique wooden furniture pieces, including a large armoire on the left with intricate carvings and curved legs, and a smaller wooden cabinet with a record player on top, against a wooden-paneled wall with a grape and leaf artwork above.

Plate of buffalo chicken wings with cucumber slices and salad leaves.

Empty restaurant with wooden tables and chairs decorated for the holidays, with candles on the tables and holiday garlands and flowers along the walls.

Night view of the Prairie Moon restaurant with a neon sign above the entrance, featuring a moon and the restaurant's name. Additional neon signs display 'Old Style' beer, 'Hawaiian' style, and 'Steam'. The entrance has a blackboard menu outside, and

A slice of cherry pie with caramel sauce and whipped cream, served with a glass of rosé wine in a diner or cafe setting.

Sidewalk cafe outside Prairie Moon restaurant with tables, chairs, and an umbrella, next to a building with storefronts and sidewalk signs, with a street and people riding bicycles in the background.

A cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onions, and a beef patty topped with melted cheese, served with French fries and a glass of red wine on a wooden table.

Bar counter decorated with Christmas ornaments, including green and gold baubles and holiday wreaths, with a neon sign reading 'COCKTAILS' and a blue 'YES! ORDER' stand in the foreground.

A busy restaurant with patrons dining at wooden tables, servers attending to guests, and a television mounted on the wall in the background.

Vintage wooden radio standing in a restaurant or cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a glass side table with brass candle holders, and warm lighting.