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Daedalus, Cambridge, MA

Daedalus

4.8
4.8
496 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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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What 496 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Greater Boston

    American

  • Boston

    Best Ambience

  • Boston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Boston

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Boston

    American

Review summary

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Daedalus is a beloved spot in Cambridge, praised for its "great food" and "fantastic service." The rooftop dining offers a "wonderful ambiance," making it a perfect venue for special occasions. Guests love the diverse and flavorful menu, featuring standout dishes like duck and chicken saltimbocca. It's a "great local gem" with a cozy atmosphere and attentive staff, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

496 Reviews
  1. BOB VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food at reasonable prices for the area. Cocktails were excellent!

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  2. kim

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner and experience. Our waiter Joe was excellent. The food was creative and so very good! The Brie and pear salad is amazing.

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  3. Bonnie

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a cute and cozy place. Food was delicious and staff was friendly.

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  4. Fred

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daedalus is a sweet place, run nicely by nice people and with a good chef. We go there regularly and are never disappointed.

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  5. Ellen VIP

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local gem. Reliably good food and fantastic service.

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  6. Geralyn

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a lovely time for his birthday dinner! The food, staff, and ambience were all amazing. 10/10!

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  7. Zach

    Greater Boston261 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dining experience as usual with an excellent meal, excellent service, and excellent atmosphere.

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  8. Toni

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been there twice ordered something different each time and both were delicious. I have such a hard time deciding because everything looks amazing. Service great. It’s my favorite place.

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  9. Larry

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very nice evening. Excellent server, Joe. A nice chat with the owner (?) Brendan. Very good, healthy food, well-presented. Comfortable dining room (and a lovely deck in the summer). Had to ask for bread; smaller side salads not on the menu, though we were accommodated. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Daedalus, and will come back again.

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  10. Denise

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    5.0

    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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Daedalus is rated 4.8 stars by 496 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
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45 1/2 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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    $30 and under
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    American
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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