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Daedalus, Cambridge, MA

Daedalus

4.6
4.6
412 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 18 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    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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What 412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. LaurieS

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was very good and loved the quiet! Espresso Martini's were fabulous!
  2. Heidi

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Nice atmosphere and very good food. The prices give high expectations, but we had a good experience.
  3. LindaC

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were so well looked after, super staff. Loved my cocktail, the roof terrace was perfect and Al the meals were so tasty. I’ll go again for sure
  4. DeliciousDate

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great gorgeous rooftop. Chill vibe and good service all the time. Plus never had a bad plate or cocktail there!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love taking my family here when they come to visit! The food is always great and it’s very nice inside!
  6. Johann

    New England

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Took 45min. from arrival to serving of entrees, but food very good and served hot with attractive plate presentation. Imaginative menu without going totally Californian. Looking forward to a return. Outstanding value. Lovely location.
  7. KristineW

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Great meal when it came. The wait staff didn’t provide menus & it took 15+ minutes before our waitress stopped by to get drink order & informed us that we needed to scan a QR code to obtain the menu. Slow service all around.
  8. Dinerme

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful ambience, delicious and unique american food, and excellent service!
  9. JoJo

    New England

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    I requested the roof deck upon making the reservation. Got there and was told that the deck was "first come first served." I wish I had known that before making the reservation. One person in our party was very disappointed with his meal. Service was okay but not great.
  10. LKaz

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came for my birthday. They were able to get us an outdoor table after a short wait which was amazing. Food and Drinks were excellent as always. One my my favorite places!
  11. Mins

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, well seasoned without just salting everything, reasonably priced for the quality, wonderful ambiance
  12. AndrewG

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are long time customers although this was our first visit since before the pandemic. We're happy to see that Daedalus survived the pandemic. We were on a tight schedule on our way to Thursday evening service at St. Paul's next door and Daedalus did everything they could to accommodate us. We are out of practice on the timing! Next year we will make an earlier reservation. We disagree with the elimination of paper menus and needing to scan a QR code on a coaster to bring up the menu on your phone. This is not inclusive, although the staff did bring a tablet with the menu when we asked.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were attending a concert at The Sinclair and wanted a delicious pre-show meal close to the venue. Daedalus fit the bill perfectly. I would go to Daedalus again for pre-show food and refreshments.
  14. CambridgeZach

    New England

    143 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    143 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was phenomenal as usual. The selections change occasionally, always giving us great variety of menu items to choose from.
  15. AyeshaI

    New England

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Daedalus for our early date night dinners. The berry cobbler is our favorite and we always find lovely mains to try. The burger's very satifying when you need one! They have a couple of mocktails that are also very nice in addition to their great drinks list. Hoping they might do weekend brunches once again in future.
  16. NeatFresh

    New England

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience1
    This visit was just ok. No one seemed pleased to see us. We were seated right outside the bathrooms. Service was very slow and the server looked unhappy to be with us. We received appetizers before we even got our drinks. The meals were just ok. Didn't bother to order desserts.
  17. ashleighp

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very delicious. Never been to Boston before and this was the restaurant me and my boyfriend chose to go to. Everything was wonderful.
  18. Rexhamm1

    New England

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first dinner experience and it was great in every way. Food was excellent, loved the booths, and staff very friendly and helpful. We will be back!
  19. CambridgeZach

    New England

    143 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    143 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was excellent as usual. Our dinner guests were on impressed.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Over 20 years ago I had an office up the street from Daedalus and was a frequent guest, and my favorite dish was the Butternut Squash Risotto. Now I’m living a bit further up Mt Auburn. The Butternut Squash Risotto is still on the menu and just as delicious. The quality control is amazing. And I return for it at least once a month, alternating with other menu items that I’ve always enjoyed. It’s great to learn that what was my favorite Harvard Square restaurant, still is!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent- octopus appetizer, duck and steak tips - highly recommend!
  22. Narni

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time eating at this restaurant. It was a pleasant and comfortable dining experience The food was extraordinary delicious. The service was friendly, professional, efficient A five star charming restaurant Definitely going back
  23. Sydney

    New England

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice and warm on a cold rainy night. This is our neighborhood go-to. Great service, comfortable, easy dining with enough selections to try new things along with favorites.
  24. AnyaB

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I LOVE this restaurant! It's one of my favorite places ever. Great food, great people, great conversations to be had here. Looking forward to lunches again!
  25. CambridgeZach

    New England

    143 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    143 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another excellent meal with excellent service. Never disappointed.
  26. KathyM

    New England

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice menu and cozy atmosphere with attentive waitstaff.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Prices are high. Especially compared to similar restaurants across the state.
  28. ZenB

    New England

    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.
  29. CambridgeZach

    New England

    143 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    143 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.
  30. 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
  31. CambridgeZach

    New England

    143 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    143 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was worth going two nights in a row with great menu selections and again great service.
  32. CambridgeZach

    New England

    143 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    143 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.
  33. IleneG

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Service was very slow and non attentive.
  34. CambridgeZach

    New England

    143 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    143 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.
  35. DAE24

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 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.
  36. Katherine

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 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!!
  37. 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.
  38. Talli

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent service. Friendly atmosphere. Food was amazing.
  39. Picnic

    New England

    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.
  40. AndreaF

    New England

    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.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser 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 4.6 stars by 412 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Daedalus

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    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

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