Give me a great rooftop and a glass of rosé and I feel like I can conquer the world....or at the very least get down with an epic Sunday Funday. That's exactly what we did here at Daedalus. There's a downstairs which has an old school looking bar and food service, but the roof deck is where the fun happens. Let it be known we had just finished brunch so this visit was based on the roof deck and drink scene alone. The roof deck is spacious, and service is great. We ordered a bottle of sparkling rosé and enjoyed the sunshine. It wasn't too busy, but I did hear from friends this spot gets packed. There is a good amount of high top seating outside, and umbrellas for the shade. While I didn't try a cocktail, the ones some friends ordered looked delicious. I loved this spot for the drinks and ambiance. Would definitely recommend for Sunday funday or any sunny day you want to get your drink on. read more

Heard good things about this place so we stopped by. One of the attractions was the roof deck, but it was a rainy night so that wasn't an option. The inside of the place doesn't have much personality. Two of us ordered veggie burgers and they were pretty good. My daughter ordered the chicken kabobs and thought they were OK. My wife had some sort of pesto pasta and thought it was quite good. A solid 3 star joint - not bad, but nothing that memorable either. read more

Gaslight girl boss gatekeeper. They claimed this was the razz hibiscus. I tasted no razz. I asked twice. They told me it was. I am certain it was the bees knees read more

Daedalus Restaurant - I'm not sure - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've had the food and the drinks here. The food was okay, but it was pretty pricey. I believe that if they were going to charge the food a bit on the pricier side, then the quality should be better. There weren't a lot of flavors and overall was a bit dull. I also came here to try to rooftop deck and it was okay. The walls were super high and the space felt very small. I didn't like the vines that were growing around because it made the space feel even smaller. I ordered a moscow mule and it was not exciting. It came in a bar glass instead of a traditional copper mug. The flavor was strongly acidic with only a hint of ginger beer. It was too sour for my taste. Overall the alcohol wasn't exciting, neither was the food, and I think there are better places with a better environment in Harvard square. read more

fish and chips i might call the best out of cambridge. I just wish they had my tomato bisque all year round. the pulled pork is juicy and tasty too. read more

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Visiting Boston for the first time and heard this was a great restaurant. It looked very nice inside however, five minutes after sitting down we saw a mouse dart across the floor. Brought attention to the server and bartender standing nearby who looked at it and watched it run across the floor towards the kitchen. The staff then proceeded to walk around pretending to look for it by some tables. Neither seemed concerned nor surprised by the mouse. Needless to say we left without placing an oder for food and will not be going back. read more

This place has a special significance for me because I had my first date with my significant other here. They have a nice layout- you can either sit in the first level or the second level, and I usually tend to prefer the bar area. Today, I got a table with my friend in the second level. I ordered the club 47 martini to begin with. My friend ordered the buffalo chicken tenders and the cauliflower salad. The martini was decent, I didn't feel a hint of pomegranate as strongly as I'd have expected but this was not a bad drink. I didn't taste the tenders but I did taste the cauliflower salad which was very good. I was craving something sweet today so I got the chocolate explosion to share-- this was good. The portion for this dessert item was ideal. The service was not bad. I wouldn't say it was phenomenal but it wasn't terrible, so met expectations. The location is really good, and I bet that these bars are all facing competition with one another given that there are many bars and restaurants in this area. However, a plus for this bar is that you can get a place to sit, and talk to people. It is a good location for a date night (has to be, see my first sentence!!) or a private catch up with a friend. This is a good place to get a few drinks (check out their menu for their scotch options too). I wouldn't go here if I wanted really good food, but definitely worth it for some bar bites and appetizers. Rating is going to be 50% for food, 30% for service and 20% for other things. Food: 4 @ 50% Service: 4 @ 30% Other things: 4 @ 20% Overall: 4 stars read more

Daedalus Restaurant - Chocolate Explosion - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I was excited to go to this restaurant, but my experience did not meet my expectations. Walking in, the place was clean and had a great look. The hostess and doorman were all professional and friendly. Then I made the mistake of going upstairs. All three of the guys working behind the bar were the least bit professional. The contrast in service from street level to the upstairs couldn't have been clearer. I would recommend that you stay downstairs if you want to be treated with respect; which is too bad since a rooftop bar is nice. read more

Wasn't able to get seating on the rooftop but the food was great, highly recommend the beef bolognese! Strong drinks and friendly waiter :) read more

Daedalus Restaurant - red sangria, aperol spritz - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Daddy daedalus does it again. We are flying to the sun. Dare I say, to Newark EWR. Drinks? mid Waitress? chiller Company? Bad (thats on me) wouldnt come here on another 127th date. Food? Was actually bussin, despite the steep price for what is, might get a 128th date. read more

really a 4.5. quite good. the burrata bucatini was delicious. the salads were excellent. the rooftop is very nice on a pretty day, but gets very sunny at certain angles at sunset. bring sun glass or prepare to squint. service was lovely and attentive. read more

I've a friend who finds a restaurant, eats it to death and moves on. She's a boll weevil. Or Galactus. These days, it's Daedalus. She asked if I wanted to grab dinner. I said yes. We went to Daedalus. Because she needs to destroy it. The dining space on the first floor is cluttered. We sat at a rickety two top, my chair sandwiched between the table and a buttress. Can't. Breathe. I had the Guinness beef stew with a Guinness chaser. Warm, hearty and satisfying. Not sure it's a $15 entree though. The server was indifferent and efficient. My friend's flank steak came out undercooked. When notified, the server replied "Oh yeah?" and brought it back to the kitchen. I think I burst in to flames at one point; she brought me a glass of water and set it down with a shrug. So yeah, this experience is about as memorable as that one thing that one time. read more

5 stars for the outdoor patio: Great, great space. 4 stars for the cocktails: Interesting twist on a Sidecar (much sweeter), good Cairpirinha, delicious Chocolate Raspberry Martini. 3 stars for my friends' food: Salads were quite fresh and portions were generous. A solid 1 star for my food: I got the Penne with tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan and olive oil, substituted linguine noodles for the penne. Nothing wrong with the way it tasted. Everything wrong with how much they gave. About enough to fill a normal soup ladle. Or to put it another way, maybe 5 inches wide all around by 2 inches deep. That's it. It only took 7 (agonizingly slow, drawn-out) bites to finish the whole thing. And I was still starving by the end. All this for $11. Wowwee, what a rip-off. Will never come back here for food. read more

Loved this rooftop. Went with a group of friends and we all enjoyed our food and drinks. My pasta was phenomenal. read more

Daedalus Restaurant - Gnocchi summer pasta. - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This place is kind of a hidden gem in Harvard Square. Why? Well you have your typical bar/restaurant that's available all year and then in the summer, the outdoor patio area is available for dining al fresco. I've been here a few times, and have to say that I've enjoyed it quite a bit. I've had the mussels, steak, and pasta dishes, and each time did not disappoint. My friends even took me here for the beginning of my bachelorette party...that was a good night. If you want a comfy, laid back place to chill and enjoy some good food and drinks in Harvard Square, then check it out. Sure the prices are a little up there, but you can share entrees or get a few apps to share :) read more

One of the few warmer nights in Boston spring, my friends and I came to Daedalus for drinks after dinner. At first it just seems like a regular bar, but don't be fooled, there is a rooftop bar! (There isn't much a view per say, but it's nice to be outside when it's nice) It seems like it's usually packed, so tip, go upstairs, ask the host if you can put your name in and then just have drinks at the bar downstairs. We waited about an hour, but the drinks are really good and with good company an hour doesn't seem so long. Some people will complain about this, but I think the best part about the rooftop is that the host needs to seat you, as in, you can't just stand around. Maybe it's because I'm not good at sharing, but I don't like when open patios or roof decks are just filled with people standing around and waiting aggressively for the bartender's attention while being smushed like sardines. Daedalus does a great job with giving you room to actually enjoy the outside and spend time with your friends without having to shout above/around people. Once we got upstairs, we ordered dessert. Tiramisu and ice cream. The vanilla ice cream was okay and the tiramisu was above average. Loved the drinks, and the vibe on the roof deck for a chill get together. read more

Brunch: comme ci comme ca Lunch: comme ci comme ca Service: comme ci comme ca Definitely not THE destination or even A destination if you're seeking Epicurean delights. More of a pleasant place to chill out in the morning or laze for an afternoon over a drink and a nibble after some heavy duty Harvard Sq. shopping in an open air veranda. Want a reservation on the porch? Work those charms ladies and gents. You can usually finagle it out of the reservationist over the hard line. read more

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Not sure why the ratings are so low. Went on a weeknight and had a terrific dinner. The side of brussels was terrific but litterall took a veggy and made it as unhealthy as possible. The Salmon tacos were delicious and big enough for an entree (they are priced as such). Cocktails were tasty too! read more

Daedalus Restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

COVID update. I called this restaurant to confirm that our seatings were outdoors and they could not confirm this even though our party was not comfortable with it. Host said "we will see if there is space when you get here". They offered seating at their sister restaurant the Boat House but also could not confirm if that was outside. We ended up going elsewhere that could guarantee us outdoor seatings. They also were unable to give us two separate tables for a larger party (ie 6 + 6) even though we understood that the party could not mix across tables. I have not had any of these issues at other restaurants nearby. Too much of a headache to eat here. read more

Daedalus Restaurant - Summer sour - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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What an awesome place! Great food menu, beers selection, chill vibe, and awesome roof deck perfect for summer evenings! It's been a while since I lived in the Boston area, but know this would be my go-to if I was back. During my 1 week trip back to the states found my way here 3 times to try the other food items on the menu I'd wanted to order the last time and just meet up with friends and family in a great environment. read more

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A friend recommended this place for its outdoor patio/roof top seating. However, we went in for dinner and didn't go up stairs to experience it since the weather changed drastically (welcome to Massachusetts). We sat downstairs which had a really good vibe. Very calm mood with the lightening and decor. Out waiter was really professional and friendly. The drinks are well crafted and tasted really good. Now to the food. We ordered an appetizer and one entree from their special menu of that day. Can't remember the name of the app ‍, but it was amazing (fried polenta bites I think). Ordered The shrimp fettuccine and pulled beef gnocchi. Both dishes were delicious, however the fettuccine could use less salt. I do plan to go back to go up stairs and also try other menu items. read more

Okay, this is a really neat place with an AWESOME roof deck. But, seriously, $6 for a beer? ($7 with the tip). Uh.... read more

Food: 3 Decor: 3 Service: 4 Came here to grab some food and drinks at the bar with former work colleagues. Opted for the chicken salad, which I thought was just okay. Service was good. read more

Met up with a friend here before boston calling. It wasn't that busy, but before everyone arrived (3 in total) we ordered drinks at the bar. The bar upstairs took a while to get the bartenders attention, but we were eventually serviced. When the party arrived, we asked one of the waiters for a table for 3 and were seated by the door to the outside and given water by the nice waiter. After a couple minutes, one of the managers told the waiter t will be moved and we will now have a new waitress. She after a little while took our order and then we waited. The food we ordered was a salad and a bruschetta appetizer plate, although it was limited amount of cooking, the food took a very long amount of time. Probably 30 minutes, However the poor rating is due to the manager walking over and asking us to stand, and inform us that this table is reserved and would we mind moving to a slightly smaller table. A little annoyed but reluctantly agreed, we were moved to our new table. A table for two, small enough for maybe one person and no chair. We stood around for 5 minutes waiting for a chair to be brought to us. The manager brought the chair upstairs and didn't seem apologetic at all and seemed to act like he went out of the way for us. The food was brought to us 10 minutes after that, as we eyed the table that was reserved. still empty. The food was a slightly poached pear with cold cheese on it next to a mountain of lettuce. The bruschetta was one piece of bread, (soggy now) two dollops of burrata cheese and smushed tomatoes around the outskirts of the plate. Although the food was not bad, it just seemed like a mockery to call it bruschetta. It was not a sharable appetizer, not crispy, not easy to eat. As we left, we walked by our table that was reserved, still empty. Didn't see the "manager," until we walked downstairs. He asked to see our i.ds, but after we told him, we were just upstairs, he said oh yeah right, have a good day. Still no apology, or anything close to resemblance of apathy for our displacement, or food. read more

Brunch after visiting Harvard Yard. A friend of mine found this place and put it on my itinerary for where to eat once I reached Harvard. I was surprisingly happy with this cute little restaurant. I got the "not your average eggs Benedict" which consisted swapped out the ham for smoked salmon and threw in some avocados. It was super tasty. The peach Bellini was good too, but nothing too spectacular. read more

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More of a pub than a restaurant, but the food is decent. We ordered the steak entree and salmon entree. Both had great flavor. Daedalus is a pretty good option if you are in the area. read more

I grew up coming to Harvard Square and Cambridge every weekend, so much that I feel like it's my second home. Daedalus is a new place that my parents have discovered within the last few years and they are loyal customers, as am I. We go to this restaurant for different celebrations (birthdays, good news, achievements, etc.) The food is always great, the atmosphere is always great, and the staff is always friendly. I always enjoy trying something new or repeating previous order that I know I enjoyed last time. The roof desk is great during the summer season and inside has as nice atmosphere as well. Great food. Good prices. Great service. read more

Daedalus Restaurant - Crab cake with garden salad - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Daedalus is a great place to catch up with friends. The second floor has plenty of space, and the large windows on the ceiling help make the place feel open. You can see some of the redbrick Harvard architecture through the windows! The place attracts the local Harvard and Cambridge crowd without the tourists. The second floor at Daedalus hits peak hours around 9:30 - 11:30, and begins to quiet down after midnight. So it's not a super late night place, but I would definitely recommend their mai tai. It's pink, sweet, and delicious. In fact, order two! read more

Daedalus Restaurant - The Mai Tai - pink, coconut, rum, beauty - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The main selling point of Daedalus is definitely the rooftop seating and bar. It's an all around solid restaurant in Harvard Square for drinks and food, and in warmer months, the two story restaurant opens their rooftop seating. As far as food--think of a traditional American style restaurant with the staples of apps, salads, sandwiches and entrees. I really enjoyed my Brie and pear salad with chicken--as it was light, healthy, and simple. The calamari appetizer was also pretty good. Overall nothing bad but nothing exceptional as well. read more

3.5 stars for a good server and great setting. We were on the rooftop seating with a relaxed atmosphere and not much people around on a Monday night. We had a group of 9 or 10 and everyone had a great time. Our server was courteous and timely with our rounds of shots. He even split the bill for us which was very helpful. Beer selection is average with high-average prices. I didn't have their food. Overall, I'll come back only with a group to hang out and drink. read more

Loved our dinner at Daedalus! We had a lovely table on their beautiful rooftop. We ordered the chicken kabobs, the Cuban, and the pear salad. All were delicious and in generous portions. The service was stellar as was the attention to detail with covid safety. Tables were spaced nicely apart. Can't wait to return on our next visit to Boston. read more

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Great brunch spot! Nice ambience, especially in the spring with plenty of sunshine from all the skylights/windows. Both my friend and I got the eggs benedict brunch special - the one with avocado and smoked salmon. Sooo good. The eggs were poached to a gooey perfection and the home fries were really tasty - normally I eat these with ketchup but this was good with just the seasoning. read more

Daedalus Restaurant - Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and avocado - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Very cool upstairs dining/bar space. You're totally encased by windows and warm wood. We had a group of 6 for dinner at 6:30pm on a Friday and we had the run of the place, but by 9 it was filled in. I can imagine it gets pretty crowded but for early dinner it was intimate. Food was a notch up from standard bar fare; I enjoyed the bruschetta and had a chicken pasta entree. Their desserts are fairly artistic, with the chocolate whoop-de-doo swizzled on my tiramisu plate. I guess I'm easily impressed by such things. The waitress was super-cute and super-nice, BTW, for those of you on the fence. read more

Daedalus Restaurant - At the bar - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Two friends and I booked reservations specifically for their roof deck eating area. When I arrived and told the host that, he looked down to review the reservation said, "well, I don't see any kind of note" lifts his head, tosses his head back, rolls his eyes at me, and snottily continues, "besides that, we don't allow roof deck reservations. It's whoever gets here first." I walked out. We went to the Plough & Stars, and frankly, had great food, terrific cocktails, and outstanding service (as always). Their outdoor area isn't as nice as Daedalus' roof deck but it's definitely good. The only reason I'm giving two stars is because I've eaten here before (pre-covid). Food here is decent but not great and combined with poor/insulting service makes it a no go for any future eating adventures. read more

Came to Daedalus to celebrate my catching of the fabled "Boston Bass" and was hungry for some fish :) First i feasted upon the calamari. Next, I dined on seafood risotto. when dessert time came, I needed to keep the fishy train rolling. I thus ordered the trout and berry cobbler. as a former resident of Vancouver, I feared it would not be fishy enough for my taste, but chef Goulag proved me wrong. Five stars from me. read more

Daedalus has been on my list for long due to its popular roof deck. However, this brutal winter made it impossible to enjoy a luncheon outdoors, so I succumbed to an opportunity to dine inside the bar/restaurant. My friends and I were looking for a bar to watch a basketball game. All other bars in the vicinity were either packed or did not have a TV. We tried our luck at Daedalus and were pleasantly surprised by the numbers of TVs and available seating. My group was seated on the second floor, where we had a booth and a TV all to ourselves. We weren't allowed to turn the volume on, which wasn't too bad. That's what subtitles are for, right? We had to have some appetizers and drinks for game day. The drinks were average at best. They were either hits or misses. I enjoyed my Moscow Mule - vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and garnished with a slice of lime. It came in a cool bronze cup. There was a refreshing taste to it and it had just the right amount of kick. The Hendrick's was interesting. It was a gin and tonic but not in a cocktail form. I was presented with glass full of gin and a bottle of tonic. I wasn't clear on how to drink it... Was I supposed to chug the gin and chase it down with a few sips of the tonic? A word of instruction would've been helpful. We also got a couple of orders of buffalo wings and truffle fries. Note: meager serving sizes. 3 pieces of wings and a few celery/carrot sticks came with each order. The wings were swimming in a pool of buffalo sauce, which made the first bite extremely pungent. I would pass on the wings next time. The truffle fries were okay. They were on the soft and chunky side. They tasted pretty delicious while we were buzzed. Besides the lack of quality in the food, the service was also subpar. Our waitress was unsympathetic and uninterested the whole night. When we asked for water, she only brought us one glass. We wanted to order more food because the portions were small, only to be informed that the kitchen had already closed. It was only around 11 pm. Regardless, we would have really appreciate a last call! Overall Daedalus is a just another option if you need a place to chill around Harvard Square. Maybe, just maybe, the roof deck dining in warmer months will change my mind. read more

Daedalus Restaurant - Moscow Mule - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Really really cool place to go if you're looking for a chill upstairs patio without the uppity crowd or cover charge. Right outside of Harvard Square, I loved this location! The food was amazing, would recommend the fish tacos (salmon), risotto, and calamari! Our server was super attentive and prices were not as outrageous as you'd think being in that area. read more

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College life is busy. Too busy. So busy, in fact, that it's hard to stay in touch with close friends, even if you're a few minutes walk away. But we had to catch up. So Saturday Brunch at Daedalus: girls morning out. Doing my research on the menu beforehand, I was set on the not-your-average eggs benedict with avocado and smoked salmon. Upon entering, we were taken to the rooftop, which was nearly empty. Because I read that Daedalus tends to over poach their eggs, I emphasized this to the waiter: I hate overdone eggs. But when one has a track record of doing something--if one is sometimes iffy--there's a high probability that the future will reflect the past. Alas, while one egg was perfect, the other was completely cooked in that the yolk was solid. Sooo disappointed. If you can't understand the art of poaching eggs, how can I trust anything else? The salmon was so fresh and thin: it had a grainy smooth texture with perfect consistency, unlike the dining hall smoked salmon that is rough and nearly raw. The avocados--with their creamy texture--fit well with the chewiness of the bread and the smoothness of the salmon. The fried potatoes were amazing: crispy small pieces that were not too oily, as I dipped them my way through the ketchup. My friend ordered the veggie omelet. So ordinary, in fact, that there is nothing to comment on. And that is that. End of review. Delicious but forgettable. At least we had a good view. read more

Daedalus Restaurant - Eggs Benedict - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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It was our first time to Daedalus, and we were just looking to grab a drink while waiting for our reservation at another restaurant. The downstairs bar was full, so we trekked upstairs, and I'm glad we did! It's much bigger upstairs, but not too big that it actually still feels like a "neighborhood" type bar. We had a great bartender, Jay, who happened to be from the Pacific NW just like us, so we naturally bonded pretty quickly. We ended up staying there for dinner and had a nice time. The food was good (and I'm a foodie saying that), but nothing out of this world. We noticed what looked like a pretty cool deck off the upstairs that would be fun for the summer. We're looking forward to checking the deck out as soon as it gets nice! A few days later, we came back as we were entertaining out of town guests. Our bartender buddy, Jay, wasn't working, but another very friendly bartender upstairs helped us. It was refreshing to have a smile with service at Daedalus as that has been severely lacking at other Boston restaurants and bars. (fail, Boston, fail) We're looking foward to trying Trata next door as we heard it's owned by the same people. Will go check the reviews for there now:-) read more

Daedalus Restaurant - Mussels appetizer - tomato, white wine and garlic - Pubs Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Some people are not a fan but I am! The menu is pretty extensive, generally really good and reasonably priced. I am addicted to the steak salad...which is more steak than salad! I've also had brunch at Daedalus which I think is consistently good; I've had the huevos rancheros...which I know aren't really "authentic" but yummy. Even just for drinks, the upstairs bar is so low-key and casual, it's a great place to catch up with friends. I love the upstairs with the large windows in the roof/ceiling - especially great when it snows. read more