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Daedalus, Cambridge, MA

Daedalus

4.8
4.8
487 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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)

Dining areas

Additional information

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

Menu

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What 487 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Greater Boston

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Greater Boston

    Romantic

  • Boston

    Best Ambience

  • Boston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Boston

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Boston

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Daedalus offers a welcoming vibe in the heart of Harvard Square, with "delicious food" and "great service." Enjoy creative cocktails and a diverse menu on their "wonderful outdoor rooftop," or relax in the cozy, casual interior. With attentive staff and a friendly atmosphere, Daedalus is a neighborhood favorite for all occasions.

487 Reviews

  1. Denise

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent, as always! Food, service all outstanding. Joe was a delight. And when I was almost home, Brendan called to tell me that a brooch I was wearing had been found in our booth. Such thoughtful and kind service. Daedalus is a special place.

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  2. Zach

    Greater Boston

    244 reviews

    5.0

    244 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal with excellent service, food, and atmosphere.

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  3. Fred

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good food and good atmosphere. We're fans!

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  4. Seungyeon

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, food was fresh and delightful. Highly recommend!

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  5. Danielle

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    delicious food, with the right amount of choice! in a neighborhood with numerous options for college kids, this is a good one for grown up’s who enjoy a good cocktail and flavorful menu

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  6. Meghan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to this place. It is a perfect date night - quiet ambience, dimly light with small lights at every table, and amazing food. I look forward to getting the gnocchi every time I am there. This dish is seasonal so don't be surprised if it changes next time you are there. I personally love the fall kale/butternut squash one. Roof deck if also a very fun time.

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  7. Zach

    Greater Boston

    244 reviews

    5.0

    244 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and atmosphere were all fantastic as usual. The menu selection offers so many options, it’s hard to choose. They keep us coming back.

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  8. Catherine

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Daedalus…in the heart of Harvard Square but feels like a neighborhood place—friendly, relaxed. Yet the food and service are first rate

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  9. Judith

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Daedalus! Fun vibe...great food...staff super friendly!

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  10. Laura

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat downstairs in a booth by the open window. Loved the space. The food was very good. The cod, salmon and steak frites were enjoyed by all. The frites were great.

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FAQs

Daedalus is rated 4.8 stars by 487 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Daedalus

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    West Cambridge
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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