Daedalus

Name: Daedalus
Address: 45 1/2 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02138
Telephone: (617) 349-0071
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

385 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Tucked in a converted greenhouse, Daedalus is a casual restaurant that serves New American cuisine and drinks in spacious surrounds. The restaurant's menu changes to reflect the season. Diners rave about the crab cake sandwich, the buffalo tenders and the Daedalus burger.

A neighborhood favorite, Daedalus boasts a roof deck that delivers a lovely view of Harvard square. It also hosts two bars (one located on each floor)

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

10:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Phone number
(617) 349-0071
Website
https://www.daedalusrestaurantcambridge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
45 1/2 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighborhood
Harvard Square
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Tomato Bisque
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$7.00
Steak Skewers$14.00
Soy and ginger marinated steak skewers topped with scallions and sesame seeds
Tacos$11.00
Barbecued pulled pork, roasted corn and tomato slaw, pickled red onions and sour cream in flour tortillas
Calamari$13.00
Hot cherry peppers, lemon aioli
Bruschetta$12.00
Burrata Cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic fresh herb baguette, balsamic glaze
Buffalo Chicken Tenders$12.00
Blue cheese dressing, carrots, celery. Fried or grilled
Fish Tacos$14.00
Salmon, shredded lettuce, mango salsa, avocado, chipotle aioli, flour tortillas

Salads

Grilled Spicy Steak Salad$20.00
Angus grass fed steak, baby greens, roasted corn salsa, crumbled blue cheese, citrus vinaigrette
Roasted Pear and Brie$14.00
Dried Cranberries, toasted walnuts, baby spinach, Dijon vinaigrette
Baby Kale$14.00
Baby kale, spicy cauliflower, toasted pine nuts, golden raisins, red onion, tahini dressing
Shrimp Salad$14.00
Cajun spiced shrimp, cucumber mango salsa, avocado, baby spinach, citrus dressing

Entrees

Steak$28.00
Grilled grass fed strip steak with garlic herb butter, mashed potatoes, sauteed garlic green beans topped with crispy shallots
Salmon$24.00
Salmon fillet with creamy dill sauce, roasted fresh herb fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus
Spicy Quinoa Bowl$16.00
Black bean and corn pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, cilantro
Chicken Kabobs$19.00
Peppers, onions, zucchini, cucumber tzatziki, French fries
Risotto$19.00
Roasted corn, roma tomatoes, basil pesto, shaved parmesan
Fish and Chips$18.00
Fries, tartar sauce, homemade coleslaw
Gnocci$17.00
Butternut squash, kale, sage brown butter, shaved parmesan

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with fries or petite salad

Pork Sandwich$13.00
Pulled barbeque pork shoulder, homemade coleslaw, toasted bun
Cuban$14.00
Roasted pork, ham, chipotle mayo, dill pickles, red onions, swiss cheese, toasted baguette
Daedalus Burger$15.00
Barbequed onions, melted crumbled blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, toasted bun
Veggie Burger$14.00
House made veggie burger with melted cheddar, sliced avocado, red onion, chipotle aioli, toasted bun

Sides

Roasted Spicy Cauliflower$6.00
Grilled Asparagus$8.00
Mashed Potatoes$6.00
Truffle Fries$8.00

What 385 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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American

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ZenB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place with really fantastic decor. Bars had a little too much college age crowd. But the restaurant aspect is wonderful - and food amazing.
CZ
CambridgeZach
New England
133 reviews
vip
5.0
133 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fantastic dinner which included soy ginger steak skewers and chicken fontina saltimbocca (which was extremely tender). The service was excellent as usual.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, great food! The atmosphere there is so cute
CZ
CambridgeZach
New England
133 reviews
vip
5.0
133 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was worth going two nights in a row with great menu selections and again great service.
CZ
CambridgeZach
New England
133 reviews
vip
5.0
133 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again, a great meal with great service. The main reason this is our goto place to eat.
IG
IleneG
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience4
Service was very slow and non attentive.
CZ
CambridgeZach
New England
133 reviews
vip
5.0
133 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu continues to grow with delicious entrees and the service is better than ever. Definitely out go to place for dinner.
DA
DAE24
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Nice rooftop deck. Easy to share small plates. The burrata is to die for. The muscles are perfectly done and paired with a generous amount of spicy chorizo. Make sure to ask for extra grilled bread, you will want to sop up every drop of the sauce.
K
Katherine
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Date night on the patio! Adorable spot, great food (I had a linguine + truffle burrata dish which was delicious), would come again!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We ordered several dishes and thought the food was great! Really enjoyed it.
T
Talli
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent service. Friendly atmosphere. Food was amazing.
P
Picnic
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
The food was not that good and everything took an exceptionally long time.
AF
AndreaF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
I've been to Daedalus a couple of times now and go there because the food is good and the atmosphere on the deck is amazing. I just really love being able to be outside whenever possible. Staff are always so nice and on top of it.
DH
DanielH
Tampa
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place for tasty food outside on the patio deck.
S
Semily
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fresh and delicious. Loved the patio roofdeck and our service was outstanding!
MY
MertY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great experience! The stuff and ambience was definitely great and respectful.
AB
AlanB
London
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Outstanding fish and chips and excellent choice of draught beers
KD
KellyD
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food at Daedalus are always consistent and excellent. There is always a sense of order and calm here no matter how busy it gets. We bring our friends and family here knowing everyone will find something good to eat. A great mix on the menu from burgers and fish fry, to pastas and risottos with seasonal inserts. This particular night I tried the curry bowl which had perfectly cooked rice and veggies with a seafood curry sauce that was delicious. Our guests raved about the seafood risotto and the gnocchi with short ribs. And of course we always get the rosemary fries and calamari. While all the spaces inside are very nice, nothing beats the outdoor patio for a great experience. We have so many wonderful celebrations and memories from this great place.
DH
DavidH
New England
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great outdoor patio . Waitstaff was very polite and attentive. Great vibe . All the food was delicious. Not a huge menu but all very good including deserts
J
Joey
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great place especially the outdoor deck - it is so expensive to eat out!
AO
AngelicOmen
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Ok service, maybe a little too much money for its worth, but ambience was magical. Reserve a rooftop table at sunset for best experience!
S
Sydney
New England
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Seated on the roof. Beautiful night, great waitstaff, good food.
CZ
CambridgeZach
New England
133 reviews
vip
5.0
133 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great dinner and service. Always a great place to spend dinner. Great atmosphere.
CZ
CambridgeZach
New England
133 reviews
vip
5.0
133 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and the food was phenomenal as usual.
G
Georgia
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
They were very welcoming to a single diner - especially appreciated since I'd had the opposite experience at another restaurant two days before when I first arrived from out-of-town. Daedalus waiter was considerate of my needs, offering iced water right away on a hot night. He was also good with helping recommend what I might like - opted for the salmon tacos which were just right. The outdoor upstairs patio was delightful with a breeze. I complemented the hostess on my way out and said I would definitely recommend Daedalus to friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Al ate a great place to go!!
G
Ginny
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the salmon taco appetizers for a quick meal before a concert. They were excellent. We also had drinks, the bartender took very good care of us as we ate in the bar. This restaurant was recommended to me and I will pass that on.
CZ
CambridgeZach
New England
133 reviews
vip
5.0
133 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As is always the case, the food and service continues to bring us back over and over again.
TW
TedW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An excellent meal, environment, quality service from the door to the table. There is something for everyone there!
S
Suzy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The rooftop dining was perfect on a beautiful summer night. The food was delicious, especially the Burrata Bruschetta appetizer-absolutely scrumptious! Service was friendly and prompt. Would definitely recommend.
LM
LauraM
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful deck and food was delicious!! Yummy cocktails too.
JL
JanetL
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were great. They accommodated our requests graciously.
NW
NikoW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Daedalus has quickly become my favorite restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious and the ambience (especially on the patio) it magical.
CZ
CambridgeZach
New England
133 reviews
vip
5.0
133 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great meal for us and our three grandkids. The food and service could not have been better.
AM
AnnetteM
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and atmosphere was sensational!! Great service too!! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
CC
ClaraC
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Just a casual night out with a friend, we had a wonderful time and I really love the place.
L
Lilis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Spectacular location, the patio I mean, great service from Jake, including surprise birthday brownie for our special guest.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience5
The food was great but we were generally ignored by our server and had to ask the bar tender and other servers to find her more than once.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Love this spot, it's just unfortunate that rooftop deck is not reservable despite making a reservation a week in advance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The service could not have been better. Ordered one soup for the table and when the waiter served it he said “I assumed you all were sharing it so I had it served in 2 bowls, perfect. When ordering we stated food allergies, he came back after placing the order to confirm said allergies.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Daedalus is rated 4.7 stars by 385 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

10:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

45 1/2 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

Neighborhood
Harvard Square
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.daedalusrestaurantcambridge.com/
Phone number
(617) 349-0071

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Daedalus

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The Best Burgers in Boston

Risotto

Bruschetta

Gnocci

Appetizer

Tomato Bisque

Steak Skewers$14.00

Tacos$11.00

Calamari$13.00

Bruschetta$12.00

Buffalo Chicken Tenders$12.00

Fish Tacos$14.00

Salads

Grilled Spicy Steak Salad$20.00

Roasted Pear and Brie$14.00

Baby Kale$14.00

Shrimp Salad$14.00

Entrees

Steak$28.00

Salmon$24.00

Spicy Quinoa Bowl$16.00

Chicken Kabobs$19.00

Risotto$19.00

Fish and Chips$18.00

Gnocci$17.00

Sandwiches

Pork Sandwich$13.00

Cuban$14.00

Daedalus Burger$15.00

Veggie Burger$14.00

Sides

Roasted Spicy Cauliflower$6.00

Grilled Asparagus$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$6.00

Truffle Fries$8.00

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