MARCH MADNESS AT PRAIRIE MOON

Join the March Madness fun and win Prairie Moon Gift Cards!

And, you don’t need to know anything about the tournaments. You can always select “auto-fill” and sit back and see how you do!

Must enter Men’s Bracket by Thursday, March 20 at 11:15AM CST

Must enter Women’s Bracket by Friday, March 21 at 10AM CST

Basic Rules & Instructions

  1. You don’t need to know anything about the tournaments. You can always select “auto-fill” and sit back and see how you do!
  2. The Prairie Moon brackets are facilitated by CBS Sports. So you will need to sign up for CBS Sports. It’s simple. Just need name and email.
  3. Simply click on the links below to be directed to Men’s and Women’s brackets. If you do not have a CBS Sports account, click “Sign UP”. If you do have an account, log in.
  4. You may enter up to two brackets per person.
  5. Feel free to share this to friends and family.
  6. The brackets will be locked at the above listed times and no more entries will be allowed.
  7. Through CBS Sports/Prairie Moon March Madness Brackets, you may choose to enter your own predictions, or allow “auto-fill” or “manual”. In either case, you can make changes anytime before the brackets are locked.
  8. For both the Men’s and Women’s tournament, Prairie Moon will award the following: First Place =$100 gift card. Second Place =$50 gift card. Third Place = $25 gift card.
  9. No purchase is necessary to enter or to win.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE PRAIRIE MOON MEN’S BRACKET.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE PRAIRIE MOON WOMEN’S BRACKET.

If you have any troubles on the CBS Sports site and filling out your brackets, feel free to drop us an email and we’ll get back to you asap!

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Easter Brunch 2025

Join us for EASTER BRUNCH in Evanston at Prairie Moon!

Sunday, April 20

CLICK TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY BEFORE IT'S SOLD OUT

Prairie Moon’ Easter Champagne Brunch

Below is an approximate menu. We will announce the precise menu in the coming days

 

EASTER BRUNCH BUFFET APPROXIMATE MENU

SAVORY BUFFET

SAVORY SAUSAGE EGG BAKE
with sage sausage, wild mushrooms, fresh spinach & Swiss cheese, puff pastry

VEGGIE FRITTATA
Sweet peppers, baby spinach, red onion, tomato, broccoli, crust-less egg bake with Chihuahua cheese
/ GLUTEN FREE /

SCRAMBLED EGGS
That’s right good old scrambled eggs!

NEW YORK BAGELS
with cream cheese

SMOKED SALMON
Thin sliced hardwood smoked North Atlantic salmon

COUNTRY SAGE SAUSAGE
Savory pork sausage

HOME FRIED POTATOES
Fresh skillet-fried cubed potatoes with grilled onions

GLAZED SLICED HAM
Off the bone, creole mustard sauce

APPLEWOOD BACON
Thick sliced

FARMERS GARDEN SALAD
Seasonal vegetables, mixed greens & fresh lemon basil vinaigrette

GULF SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Large EZ peel Gulf shrimp served cold with house cocktail sauce

BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTES
Grilled Filet skewers with fresh herb butter

MINI BLUE CRABCAKES
Chesapeake blue crabcakes, roasted red pepper dipping sauce

SUMMER GARDEN ORECCHIETTE
Lambs ear pasta tossed with basil pesto, light roasted garlic cream, asparagus, broccoli, Cremini mushrooms & Roma tomatoes

MARGARITA CHICKEN FAJITAS
Margarita marinated chicken breast grilled with sweet & spicy peppers & onions served with flour tortillas, pico de gallo, lime crema & guacamole

SWEET BUFFET

PAIN PERDU (FRENCH TOAST)
New Orleans style french toast, Vermont maple syrup OR bananas Foster sauce

BLUEBERRY STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE
Homemade with wild blueberries

FRESH FRUIT SALAD
fresh-cut seasonal fruits

P. MOON CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Homemade, of course!

TEXAS SHEET CAKE SQUARES
dense, bittersweet chocolate cake

ASSORTED BREAKFAST PASTRIES
*Some Contain Seeds NO NUTS

Sparkling Beverages

LE PIANURE PROSECCO D.O.C. NV
Sparkling with flavors of golden apple, peach and honeysuckle

MIMOSA
Prosecco, orange juice & a touch of triple sec

MANGO MIMOSA
Prosecco, peach schnapps & mango nectar

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

JUICE & BEVERAGE
Orange juice, cranberry juice & lemonade

SPARROW COFFEE
Our own house blend of Costa Rica, Sumatra & Espresso – regular & decaf

SOFT DRINKS
Coke, Diet, Sprite,

TAZZO TEA BOX
A selection of 6 fine teas

ICED TEA
House brewed

Academy Awards

THE 2025 OSCARS

Click Here to get your official Prairie Moon Oscar Ballot.

Win for Best Culinary Decision when you order dinner to enjoy the Oscars at home. Takeout and delivery available.

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Not watching the Oscars, join us for Day Three of our Mardi Gras celebration, and don’t forget to make your reservations for Fat Tuesday, March 4. Some of the best Cajun and Creole fare this north of New Orleans!

See Mardi Gras and make your reservations

 

St. Patrick’s Day in Evanston

St. Patrick’s Weekend in Evanston at the Moon!

Irish fare and drink specials all weekend culminating with a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Prairie Moon, on Monday, March 17!

Authentic Irish food, beer, and drink specials all weekend!

Monday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day will also have DJ Scott O’Schaefer spinning Irish tunes.

CLICK TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS!

ST. PATRICK’S DAY and WEEKEND MENU!

MUSSELS & CHIPS (BELGIAN BEER MUSSELS)
1# Prince Edward Island mussels, fresh Bay leaf, onion, garlic & Belgian beer broth, fresh cut fries & garlic aioli …16.95

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge … ó Dozen 18 …

BRUSSELS & BACON
roasted Brussels sprouts, bacon, grilled onions, balsamic reduction. (you can substitute mushrooms for bacon.) … 12.95

CORNED BEEF AND BRAISED CABBAGE
Brined beef brisket, cabbage braised in cider vinegar & bacon, house horseradish mashed potatoes and horseradish cream … 20.95 …

GRILLED IRISH WHISKEY GLAZED SALMON
Grilled Atlantic salmon filet topped with an Irish Whiskey orange-ginger glaze served with grilled rosemary asparagus & house mashed potatoes … 23.95 …

GAELIC STEAK SKEWERS
Two 6oz Beef Tenderloin skewers, grilled and topped with Jameson Irish Whiskey-peppercorn cream sauce served with mashed potatoes and broccoli … 23.95 …

IRISH COD & CHIPS
Irish ale beer battered cod, house cut fries, tarter sauce & slaw … 17.95 …

PASTRAMI REUBEN
Beef brisket, corned, spice-rubbed & smoked served open face on Buttercrumb grilled crusty rye with Swiss cheese, horseradish sauce, bacon braised cabbage, fries … 17.95 …

CIDER-BRINED PORK CHOP
10 oz boneless pork chop brined in ginger & WI apple cider, finished with bacon-whiskey chutney, garlic spinach and house-mashed potatoes … 19.95 …

HERB MARINATED GRILLED LAMB BROCHETTES
Two 6oz leg of lamb skewers with fresh basil, rosemary, chives and garlic, with roasted Balsamic & bacon Brussels sprouts & mashed potatoes … 23.95 …

BAILEY’S CHEESECAKE
Homemade cheesecake with Bailey’s Irish Cream sauce & vanilla bean whipped cream …8.95

DRINKS

IRISH MULE … 12   ball jar: $22
Jameson, ginger liqueur, ginger beer, lemon …

IRISH OLD FASHIONED 13
Powers Irish Whiskey old fashioned with Drambuie, Angostura and orange bitters

POWERS RYE “BOULEVARDIER”
Powers Irish Rye whiskey, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, orange peel, cherry …

GUINNESS STOUT … 7 PINT
Have a pint of Ireland’s one and only! …

THREE FLOYDS “RETURN OF THE ANCIENTS” (BRIAN BORU) IRISH ALE
Small batch Irish Red just in time for St. Pat’s – “It’s Not Normal”! … 7 Pint …

GREAT LAKES “CONWAYS” IRISH ALE … 7 PINT
Irish ale with roasted malts, crisp amber 6.5% …

SHANKY’S WHIP
6 Shot
/ Black Irish Whiskey Liquor /

IRISH WHISKEY (2OZ POURS)
Jameson – 9 Powers – 9 Powers Rye – 10 Kinahans Kasc Project #2 – 11 West Cork Single Malt Glengarrif Series – 12 …

DOWNLOAD ST. PAT’ SPECIALS MENU HERE

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LIVE JAZZ EVANSTON

LIVE JAZZ in EVANSTON AT PRAIRIE MOON EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Prairie Moon is proud to present live jazz in partnership with Chicago’s Fulton Street Collective every Wednesday from 9PM-11PM.

Come experience some of the country’s best jazz musicians at Prairie Moon and enjoy our Raw Bar, late night grill, and special cocktails, along with our full bar. Cover charge is $7 and goes entirely to the artists.

Jazz Jam Sessions on the first Thursday of the month, led by bassist Clark Sommers. Free Admission. All musicians, guests, and customers are welcome. (Occasionally jam sessions are canceled or changed. Please call ahead to confirm.)

CLICK FOR TICKETS FOR LIVE JAZZ at PRAIRIE MOON

SUPER BOWL 2025

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

Open for dine-in (with game on), delivery, and takeout.

Make your Super Bowl Sunday a winner with the best football-viewing grub in town.

Ribs, Tri-chili Wings, Burgers, Bavarian Pretzels, Cocktails, and much more!

ORDER NOW!

Prairie Moon is open on Super Bowl Sunday for dine-in, takeout, and delivery, pre-orders for Super Bowl Sunday are accepted!

CLICK TO MAKE A RESERVATION TO WATCH THE GAME AT PRAIRIE MOON.

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MARDI GRAS TEASER

MARDI GRAS– teaser in Evanston from Prairie Moon

Get a taste of New Orleans this weekend!

Fat Tuesday is March 4. CLICK TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!

LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER!

ORDER NOW!

MAQUECHOUX (MOCK-SHOE)
Two cups of Cajun spicy cream sweet-corn chowder with chicken, bacon, sweet and hot peppers

ENTRÉES

BLACK CAT CRAWFISH & GULF SHRIMP ÉTOUFFÉE
Blackened Louisiana catfish filet over our signature shrimp & crawfish étouffée with white rice YA! YA!

PRIME STEAK OSCAR
Center-cut prime top sirloin steak topped with Blue Crab Bearnaise sauce over grilled rosemary asparagus

DESSERT

PEACH-PRALINE BREAD PUDDING
Vanilla-cinnamon bread pudding with peaches, pecans & house caramel sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

PASSION FRUIT-MANGO MARGARITA (32OZ=3 COCKTAILS) … JAR 22
Pure passion fruit & mango puree with silver Tequila, Cointreau & fresh lime

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ó DOZEN 18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

BRUSSELS & BACON … 12
roasted sprouts & applewood bacon, balsamic drizzle

NORTH END CALAMARI … $15
Parmesan-sourdough crust, tomatoes, basil, Balsamic reduction, cocktail sauce

ORDER NOW!

 

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MARDI GRAS in EVANSTON 2025

MARDI GRAS 2025 at Prairie Moon

Get a taste of New Orleans starting Friday, February 28 through Fat Tuesday, March 4!

CLICK TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!

LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER!

ORDER NOW!

See á la carte specials and Dinner For Two menu below!

 

MARDI GRAS Á LA CARTE SPECIALS (available Friday-Fat Tuesday)

CHICKEN & ANDOUILLE GUMBO
Farm fresh chicken, Andouille sausage in okra & file’ Gumbo over rice … C 5.95 B 8.95 …

RED BEANS & RICE
One of our Cajun favorites with Andouille sausage and bacon … Cup 5.95 Bowl 8.95 …

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ó DOZEN 18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

LARGE “EZ PEEL” GULF SHRIMP
Half pound, lemon, cocktail sauce … 13.95

SHRIMP & GRITS… 17.95 …
Large Gulf shrimp, garlic-chive pan-sauce, cheddar grit cake, Cajun Tasso ham, sharp smoked cheddar

P. MOON JAMBALAYA 16.95
Traditional Cajun seasoned rice dish, Gulf shrimp, Andouille sausage and chicken with a healthy blend of peppers & spice YA! YA!

COCHON DE LAIT (CAJUN PULLED PORK) … 16.95
Cajun spiced slow-roasted pulled pork shoulder tossed in a spicy bacon-BBQ sauce on a brioche bun with house slaw & fresh cut fries

CAJUN CATFISH COMBO … 19.95
Blackened Mississippi catfish filet on a bed of sautéed garlic-spinach with red beans & rice …

SEAFOOD BIG MAMOU … 22.95
A Moon favorite! Gulf shrimp, scallops and crawfish tails, savory tomato-cayenne simmer sauce over rice YA!YA!

GEORGIA PECAN TROUT MEUNIERE … 20.95
Pan-seared fresh rainbow trout with a Creole-toasted pecan browned butter sauce over garlic spinach …

SHRIMP & CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE … 21.95
sautéed gulf shrimp, crawfish tails, savory étouffée sauce, and white rice, Add a blackened catfish fillet for $6. …

GRILLED CHICKEN ROCKEFELLER … 19.95
Grilled chicken breast, Cajun Tasso ham, baby portobello mushrooms, Herbsaint-spinach cream, sweet onions & Vegetable dirty rice …

CAJUN BUTTER STEAK FRITES … 24.95
1oz Black Angus Hanger steak grilled and topped with our New Orleans BBQ butter & fresh-cut blackened fries, roasted garlic aioli

BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with bananas, caramel sauce & vanilla cream … 8.95 …

DINNER FOR TWO MENU

APPETIZER

CHICKEN & ANDOUILLE GUMBO
Farm fresh chicken, Andouille sausage in an okra & file’ Gumbo over rice

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

ENTRÉES

SEAFOOD BIG MAMOU
A Moon favorite! Gulf shrimp, scallops and crawfish tails, savory tomato-cayenne simmer sauce over rice YA!YA!

BLACK & BLUE BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTES
Two Blackened 6oz beef tenderloin skewers with blue cheese-basil butter over sautéed spinach with mashed potatoes

DESSERT

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

ADDITIONS TO YOUR MEAL

HURRICANE! … 11 – JAR 22
/ New Orleans Hurricane, dark & light Rums, passion fruit, lime & pineapple juices /

RED BEANS & RICE (TWO CUPS) … TWO CUPS 11
One of our Cajun favorites with bacon & Andouille sausage

CAJUN CATFISH NUGGETS … 15
fried fresh catfish nuggets, Creole mustard dipping sauce

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ó DOZEN 18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

ORDER NOW!

 

La Luna Surf and Turf

LA LUNA

An Italian Surf & Turf Dinner for Two!

Friday, February 21 – Wednesday, February 26

Available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

GO HERE FOR RESERVATIONS

ORDER NOW!

Dinner for Two Menu $69

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 8oz 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

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ADD A:

LIMONCELLO SPRITZ … $22 (32OZ=3 COCKTAILS)
Tito’s vodka, limoncello, Sanpellegrino Limonata, fresh lemon

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ó DOZEN 18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

BRUSSELS & BACON … 12
roasted sprouts & applewood bacon, balsamic drizzle

NORTH END CALAMARI … $15
Parmesan-sourdough crust, tomatoes, basil, Balsamic reduction, cocktail sauce

WINTER BARBECUE PARTY

WINTER BBQ PARTY, Dinner for two!

$59

ORDER NOW!

MARGARITA SHRIMP GREEN GODDESS SALAD
Grilled Tequila-lime marinated large Gulf shrimp (10) over mixed greens with sliced avocado, Elote salad (toasted corn, red onion, sweet bell pepper lime crema) cotija cheese, red cabbage, radish & green goddess dressing

ENTRÉES

HOT HONEY BACON BBQ BABY BACK RIBS
1.5# rack of baby back ribs with our signature smoky, tangy, local hot honey & bacon BBQ mop sauce

TRI CHILI CHICKEN TENDERS
Our Blue Ribbon farm fresh chicken tenders tossed with our spicy tri-chili BBQ sauce, bread & butter pickles & “Comeback” sauce

MASHED POTATOES & SWEET ONION COUNTRY GRAVY
Prairie Moon signature mashed potatoes & homemade chicken & Vidalia Onion gravy

POBLANO CHILE MAC & CHEESE ROYALE
Our signature mac & cheese, roasted poblano peppers topped with Chihuahua & Pepperjack cheeses

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

PEACH-PRALINE BREAD PUDDING
Vanilla-cinnamon bread pudding with peaches, pecans & house caramel sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

 SMOKE & SPICE MARGARITA (32OZ = 3 COCKTAILS)
/ Rayu Mezcal, Dry Curacao, lime juice, jalapeno simple /

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ó DOZEN 18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

POBLANO CHILE MAC & CHEESE ROYALE … 9.95
Our signature mac & cheese, roasted NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua & cheddar cheeses

FRESH ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9.95
fresh asparagus grilled with toasted almonds, rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

MISSISSIPPI CATFISH NUGGETS … 15
fresh fried catfish nuggets, creole mustard dipping sauce