Daedalus – American
Daedalus invites guests into a multi-level sanctuary where the warmth of polished wood and the hum of a lively crowd create an inviting, storied atmosphere. The kitchen balances casual indulgence with refined elegance, serving everything from zesty salmon tacos and golden-fried calamari to sophisticated plates of succulent duck and earthy mushroom risotto. Whether sharing a vibrant burrata bruschetta or tucking into a comforting plate of fish and chips, diners find a seamless blend of neighborhood charm and elevated culinary craft.
45.5, Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138 https://www.daedalusrestaurantcambridge.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Daedalus
Halal at Daedalus
Daedalus in Cambridge has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Colective Arts Sour, Salmon Tacos and Roasted Pear and Melted Brie Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Daedalus
Daedalus in Cambridge has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Salmon, Duck and Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Daedalus
Daedalus in Cambridge has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Asparagus, Second Fiddle and Saratoga Sparkling Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Daedalus
Daedalus in Cambridge has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sierra Nevada, Hazy Little Thing, Equilibrium Brewing, eMCee and Grilled Asparagus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Daedalus
Daedalus in Cambridge has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Daedalus
Daedalus in Cambridge has 36 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Colective Arts Sour, Athletic Hazy IPA N/A and Guinness 0 Non Alcoholic. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Daedalus
Daedalus in Cambridge has 47 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Colective Arts Sour, Roasted Pear and Melted Brie Salad and Athletic Hazy IPA N/A. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Daedalus
Daedalus in Cambridge has 11 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Pear and Melted Brie Salad, Sanpellegrino Limonata and Sierra Nevada, Hazy Little Thing. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Daedalus
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Bees Knees | 93.8 g | 53.4 g |
| Winter Gnocchi | 30.4 g | 53 g |
| Salmon Fillet | 53.6 g | 52.8 g |
| Burger | 4.4 g | 29.9 g |
| Duck | 2.9 g | 29.5 g |
| Maine Beer Company, Lunch IPA | 55 g | 27.1 g |
| Roasted Beet Salad | 15.9 g | 25.2 g |
| Steak Frites | 49.3 g | 24.1 g |
| Grilled Salmon | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Grilled Shrimp | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Winter Spritz | 120.3 g | 21.3 g |
| Whiskey Smash | 90.2 g | 17.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Menu
Appetizers & Salads
- Salmon Tacos - $15: Cajun spiced salmon, mango cucumber salsa, shredded Lettuce, avocado, chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Tenders - $14: Blue Cheese Dressing, carrots, celery
- Flatbread - $21: Crispy Prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, roasted baby tomatoes, basil pesto, parmesan, drizzled with balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Fried Calamari - $17: Hot cherry peppers, baby arugula, shaved roasted corn, lemon aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Burrata Bruschetta - $18: Burrata cheese, Roasted baby tomatoes, grilled fresh herb baguette, balsamic glaze, evo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Roasted Beet Salad - $15: Roasted butternut squash, baby greens, toasted pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Roasted Pear and Melted Brie Salad - $19: Maple toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, organic baby spinach, maple mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
Main Courses
- Duck - $35: Pan seared 6oz duck breast with burgundy red wine sauce, mashed potatoes and roasted Brussel sprouts with crispy pancetta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Mushroom Risotto - $26: Cremini, shiitake and white mushrooms in a truffle cream parmesan risotto with baby spinach and fried leeks Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Fish and Chips - $23: Lightly breaded Haddock fillet, fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Beef Gnocchi - $31: Mushrooms and spinach in a burgundy wine cream tossed with potato gnocchi, topped with parmesan cheese
- Steak Frites - $36: Grilled Angus flank steak, fries, baby arugula, burgundy red wine fresh herb butter sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Chicken Saltimbocca - $29: Pan roasted chicken breast with melted provolone and prosciutto di parma served with mashed potatoes, grilled broccolini, shallot sage red wine sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Burrata Linguine - $27: Linguine pasta tossed in a basil pesto tomato sauce with roasted heirloom baby tomatoes topped with burrata cheese and crispy prosciutto
- Winter Gnocchi - $22: Sweet potato gnocchi, kale, roasted butternut squash, garlic shallot sage brown butter, pepper flakes, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Salmon Fillet - $30: Grilled Faroe Island salmon fillet with lemon, dill, caper creme fraiche, roasted smashed potatoes and grilled asparagus Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Linguine - $29: Sautéed jumbo shrimp with lemon, caper, garlic white wine sauce tossed with linguine pasta, roasted baby tomatoes and spinach topped with parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Burger - $19: Angus ground chuck, applewood smoked thick cut bacon, melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, toasted bun, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Rigatoni Alla Vodka - $28: Vodka tomato basil cream sauce, chicken, fresh mozzarella, parmesan
Sides
- Cup of Rosemary Truffle Fries - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Grilled Asparagus - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mashed Potatoes - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Grilled Chicken Breast - $12 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Salmon - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Shrimp - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $12: Ladyfingers layered with rich chocolate and mascapone cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Berry Cobbler - $12: Mixed berry cobbler with crispy granola crust and vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Lava Cake - $12: Topped with Ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Ice Cream - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Coconut Ice Cream - $8: Topped with chocolate Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Guinness Irish Stout - $10: Dublin, Ireland 4.2%
- Notch Session Pilsner - $10: Mass 4% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Equilibrium Brewing, eMCee - $13: New England IPA, 6% Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Maine Beer Company, Lunch IPA - $12: 7% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Sierra Nevada, Hazy Little Thing - $10: California 6.7% Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Allagash White, Witbier - $10: Maine 5.2% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Colective Arts Sour - $10: Jam up the Mash 5.2% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Ghostfish, Pale Lager - $9: Gluten Free 4.5% 12oz Can Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Downeast Craft Cider - $8: Gluten Free, Original Blend 4.1% Mass 12oz can Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Second Fiddle - $12: Double IPA 8.2% Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Guinness 0 Non Alcoholic - $9: Dublin Ireland Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Athletic Hazy IPA N/A - $8: California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hot Cider + Spiced Rum - $14: Cinnamon sugar rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Winter Spritz - $15: Apple cider, aperol, Prosecco, seltzer water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Applejack Old Fashioned - $15: Catoctin creek applejack, simple syrup, angostura bitters, orange peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bitterlemon Martini - $16: Gin, limoncello, campari, lemon twist Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hot Honey Toddy - $15: Catoctin creek hot honey rye, hot water, lemon cloves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Maple Manhattan - $17: Larceny bourbon, Vermont maple syrup, carpano sweet vermouth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Pear Martini - $17: Spiced St George pear liqueur, elderflower, vodka, lemon juice
- James Joyce - $16: Tullamore dew Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, green chartreuse, bitters, orange peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Molly Bloom - $17: Gin, lillet blanc, orange liqueur, lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Gunpowder Negroni - $16: Gunpowder Irish botanical small batch gin, Campari, Carpano sweet vermouth, orange peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Espresso Martini - $17: Vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso
- Whiskey Smash - $16: Tullamore dew Irish whiskey, simple syrup, mint, lemon, rocks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Bees Knees - $16: Honey simple syrup, lemon juice, gin, lemon twist
- Skinny Megis Margarita - $16: Milagro 100% de agave blanco tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime, lemon and orange juice, salted rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Sparkling Paloma - $14: Altos 100% Agave Tequila, lime juice, grapefruit soda, rocks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Fizzy Cherry Arnold - $8: Ice Tea, sparkling Lemonade, Cherry Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Cranberry Mocktail - $10: Cranberry juice, orange juice and ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Alcohol Free Gin + Tonic - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Virgin Bees Knees - $14: Alcohol free gin, honey simple, lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Paleo, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Regular Coffee - $6: Smooth and balanced Brazilian and Central American Arabicas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Double Espresso - $6: Chiaro, Smooth and Sweet Caramel Notes
- Coke - $6
- Sanpellegrino Limonata - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Saratoga Sparkling Water - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Wine
- Pulpo, Albarino (Glass) - $15: Rias Baixas, Spain Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Sean Minor, Chardonnay (Glass) - $15: Napa County, CA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Edmundo, White Malbec (Bottle) - $57: Mendoza, Argentina Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sean Minor, Pinot Noir (Glass) - $15: Napa county, CA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Francis Coppola, Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass) - $16: California Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cielo Prosecco (Glass) - $13: Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
Scotch & Port
- Johnny Walker Black - $14
- McCallen 12 year - $20 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grahams 10yr Tawny - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Grahams 20yr Tawny - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Frequently Asked Questions about Daedalus
- Is Daedalus halal-friendly?
- Yes. Daedalus has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Colective Arts Sour, Salmon Tacos and Roasted Pear and Melted Brie Salad.
- What can I eat at Daedalus on a halal diet?
- Colective Arts Sour, Salmon Tacos and Roasted Pear and Melted Brie Salad carry the halal tag, out of 26 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Daedalus have vegan options?
- Yes. 36 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Colective Arts Sour and Athletic Hazy IPA N/A.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Daedalus?
- Bees Knees, at roughly 53.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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