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    Daedalus Restaurant

    3.3 (524 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, New American
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Butternut Squash and Chicken Risotto
    Miranda G.

    The food here is solid. We tried to octopus, butternut squash risotto, and short rib gnocchi. The octopus was on the tougher side, but the potatoes and veggies balanced the textures out. The risotto was my favorite! Felt very light and healthy. We sat on the rooftop which was an okay experience. There's nothing in the surrounding area besides other buildings so not much to see, but enjoyed the outdoor seating. The wait times for food is quite long considering it wasn't very busy when we arrived and the prices are pretty expensive. Might be more of a place to go for just drinks!

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    I've lived in Cambridge for ten years and I've honestly thought Daedalus was overpriced and overrated every time I've gone but it's nearby and I really wanted salmon and decided to treat myself. I ordered a soda water, quietly read a book, and then ate. All was well. The salmon dinner was fine, nothing to write home about, but I'd eat it again. I knew the price of the salmon so when I went to pay I was surprised that the bill was $38. When I checked the charges, I was truly floored to see that they're charging six dollars for a soda water. I politely asked, "Just out of curiosity, do you always charge six dollars for soda water?" And Brian, the bartender, replied with nothing short of hostility, "I don't know what you're getting at, yea it's six dollars. It's Poland springs from a bottle." I didn't watch this man pour the water, it was served to me in a regular bar glass, and I was frankly taken aback at the tone of his response to what I considered to be a very reasonable and politely asked question. I decided I still had the right to express myself despite his clear negative attitude towards being questioned and, still politely, said that I thought it would have been appropriate to let someone know that they were going to be charged six dollars for a soda water, as that isn't typical. He rolled his eyes and said, "well I don't know what you want me to do, that's what we charge for it." So I said that was fine but explained that I'd be tipping only on the salmon and he fired back, "don't tip at all if you don't want to." I then told him since he was acting like an arrogant prick, I-in fact- now wouldn't be. Literally the first time in my life I haven't tipped a bartender but I stand ten toes down on it. I wrote "be kinder" on the tip line and left. Anyway, there are about a million better places than this within one square mile and I'd recommend any single one of them over Daedalus. This isn't about paying 6 dollars more, necessarily (though I do stand by that being a profit margin nothing short of greed on the part of the business). Going out to dinner is a luxury for many of us right now, including myself, and I think we should be able to expect, at the very least (and especially when I'm about to tip you 25% for hospitality), kind answers to simple questions-- and maybe even carbonated water for less than $5 for a single glass.

    Chicken Saltimbocca
    Danielle T.

    Daedalus is a hidden gem on the outskirts of Harvard Square. I've come here many times and am always impressed with the quality of the food and service. I love their rooftop deck which is beautiful in warmer weather. They have a nice array of cocktails as well as some mocktails if you want something non-alcoholic to drink besides soda and juice. This week, I came here with a friend for dinner on a weekday evening and we sat outside on the upstairs deck which was really pleasant. They had some oldies playing on a sound system which created a mellow ambiance without being too loud to hear people. I ordered the Chicken Saltimbocca which was incredibly tasty. The chicken was tender, juicy and wrapped in prosciutto and served with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans. My friend ordered the Steak Frites which came with shoestring fries. We both got the Bee Knees to drink (I got the virgin version and she got the alcoholic option). Both of us were very satisfied with our meals and the service was excellent! I will be back again soon!

    Bruschetta
    Angel P.

    Food is ok, but service was good. My table shared the brurrata bruschetta ($16) and I got the mushroom risotto ($24) as an entree. The bruschetta was simple, with two slices of bread and good/ok at best. The mushroom risotto was good, but not memorable. I wish the mushroom was sliced better as I got chucks. For the cost, the portions are not worth it. I got the razz hibiscus and it was not that good, and I couldn't taste the raspberry hibiscus. There are two levels with a bar on each level. We were seated in a booth on the second floor. The bar started getting busier as the night went on. Service was good as our waitress was attentive and kind.

    Burrata bruschetta
    Matthew H.

    Came by for an early weekday dinner - the restaurant was not very busy when we arrived around 5.30 or so but definitely filled up while we were eating. We started with a burrata bruschetta which was really delicious! Cheese was light and fresh and complemented the bread and the yummy tomatoes well. I had the flat iron steak which was a bit disappointing - steak was chewy and unevenly cooked, although not to an egregious extent. The mashed potatoes side was a bit lacking in flavour. My friend's Daedalus burger was great - juicy patty, cheese and bacon perfectly savoury, and overall not-too-heavy with a good portion size. The shrimp tagliolini was OK - sauce was a bit overwhelming and noodles slightly soggy, but shrimp was cooked well and tasted good! Overall, not a bad experience, although I would say definitely on the expensive side. Nothing in particular was a dealbreaker, but in general, I expected more based on the portion sizes and price point of the dinner menu. I might come again - they are known for their nice rooftop seating / good drink selection - but maybe not for dinner per se.

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    4.2(1.3k reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    So I've been going to this place since it first opened my father Reggie was a bartender at the blue…read moreroom, and I believe the original owner was one of the chefs there that was working with him and we would go in there all the time and it's always been great and I've been away from the area for a long time and I've recently come back and my girlfriend was trying to plan a great dinner for me knowing my favorite thing is bread pudding This unbelievable banana bread bread pudding they have on their menu is phenomenal. I got it as an appetizer. It was so good then we got the steak tips that came with fries and a Caesar salad we also got crabcakes for dinner steak was cooked perfectly. Had a great taste fries were good. Good amount of salad. My girlfriend got the crabcakes. Also good and then we got the peach and blueberry crisp for dessert which was also phenomenal. I would definitely recommend this to anyone they had some other things on the menu that I definitely wanted to try. They had a barbecue shrimp appetizer and a swordfish dish as a special as well was really packed but we still got in and got seated right away. great ambience, even though it was loud and busy could still hear my girlfriend perfectly great place for a date night great place to go and get a meal by yourself or just get a drink at the bar all the staff was very attentive constantly refill in the water asking if we need anything offering great suggestions.

    What a great place! Our family was looking for a place for dinner after moving our daughter into…read moreher new home. This neighborhood pub was in the area. It had a fun vibe, specials written on a large chalkboard and great food. We started with margaritas and a gimlet at the bar, delicious! Dinner we had the special tomato salad, wow this was amazing. It tasted like fresh summer on my plate. I had the jambalaya . My daughter had the buffalo fried chicken sandwich, she said it had a kick and was very good. I would go again if in the area.

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    Great spot for the neighborhood, super cozy vibe with genuinely friendly service. We tried the…read moretequila wings, personal pizza, and chicken sandwich, and loved all three. The wings were huge, juicy, and perfectly crunchy with tons of flavor. The pizza had a crisp crust and really flavorful sauce, and the chicken sandwich was hand-breaded with high-quality ingredients. Highly recommend, we will definitely be coming back!

    Hands-down my all-time favorite brunch spot. If I could give it 7/5, I would--giving it the same…read more5/5 rating I've given a number of other restaurants feels unfair to Avenue Kitchen's brunch. It's only open for brunch on Sundays, which combined with always being seated immediately makes it feel like a hidden gem. The back patio is quiet, shaded, and sheltered from wind. The food shines. Of course the egg scramble and the Benedict's were fantastic, but every piece of every plate feels deliberate and done with intention--nothing is an afterthought. - Their home fries are my all-time favorite--thick, well-seasoned, soft on the inside with some crisp on the outside. - - The English muffin toast has a crunchy golden surface and soft inside. - The whipped cream on the French toast feels luxurious. - Oyster shooters are a fun treat, as a lover of both fried clams and bloody Mary's. - They were kind enough to accommodate us with a half order of their (outstanding) French toast for dessert I'd note there's no espresso drinks on the menu, although I did enjoy the black coffee. I like trying new spots, but if the question is Sunday brunch then Avenue is always my answer.

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    4.4(461 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    As per usual 10/10 Greeted in door way…read more Clean well stocked bathrooms Welcoming to everyone 80s 90s 2000s knowledgeable stylish Mushroom app and burger were nice treats to add to the awesome studio ghibli themed menu from the BB guide so clever top notch cocktails Cocktails Drinks Music and kikis delivery service on the projector good vibes

    I am a lover of everything studio ghibli so when I saw Backbar was doing essentially a month of…read moredrinks based on the movies I knew I had to go! The bar is really funky fun which I loved. There is literally fun everywhere you look from the panda stuffed animal riding a tiger on the wall to the hilarious shrek pillow. Coming right when they open I was able to see these things that you would likely not see in the evening. But to be fair I came right when they opened since it is first come first serve. A majority of the drinks were more on the savory side which was very interesting like "may all your bacon burn" with bacon bites at the top of the drink. The drinks my friend had were all stunning with the use of egg yolk to elevate the drink. We ended the evening by walking over to Bow Market and trying Viet Citron which was so DANG GOOD my gosh. The to go orders were insane but looks like they are doing very well despite recently opening in. I got the grilled lemongrass pork ribs bowl and youtiao and the side sauce was so good. The ribs were all very meaty. It looks small but I was surprised how full I was after having it. Nice night of drinks and food. What we got Kiki's marmalade buns Castle in the sky Milk Punch May All your bacon burn

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    Sally O'Brien's - Sally's burger

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    4.1(64 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I went to Sally O'Brien's on a Friday night to see the band Ghosts of Jupiter. I learned in advance…read morethat they do serve food there so I decided to have my pre-show meal there. I arrived at 7:30 and was seated right away (it wasn't that busy yet). I was seated at a high top and not sure if there was wait staff or if I just self serve at the bar. The bar was close to me (Sally's is relatively small) so I walked over to the bar, ordered a beer (Lamplighter IPA, very good) and asked for a menu. The bartender offered to come over and take my order but when I had decided what I wanted I saved him the trip and walked back over to the bar to order. I got the Sally's Burger: 8oz burger with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. The bartender delivered the food very quickly and to order (medium rare). The burger was excellent and came with well seasoned French fries and a dill pickle spear. It was an excellent meal and reasonably priced. Not long after eating, the band started and the place was hopping! They have a unique stage set up where the backdrop is the windows to the street. It was entertaining to watch people on the sidewalk stop and listen for a minute. The sound quality is excellent. I looked ahead at their entertainment calendar and saw a lot of good shows. There is no doubt I will be returning to hear some great local music and enjoy an excellent meal and cold beer!

    A down to earth pub with live music and plenty of adults (not youngsters) dancing. I wanted a…read moreburger, and ordered at the bar and found a table. It didn't take long, I think we got there about 9:10 and the kitchen closed at 10pm. The burger was exactly the kind of burger I was craving. Meaty, tender, potato bun, good fries, and definitely not frozen! They had all the fixings on the table and the burger even came with a kosher dill pickle spear. Really hit the spot on a later Saturday night!

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