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: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Menu
- Salmon Tacos - $15: Cajun spiced salmon, mango cucumber salsa, shredded Lettuce, avocado, chipotle aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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
- Fried Calamari - $17: Hot cherry peppers, baby arugula, shaved roasted corn, lemon aioli
- Burrata Bruschetta - $18: Burrata cheese, Roasted baby tomatoes, grilled fresh herb baguette, balsamic glaze, evo
- Roasted Beet Salad - $15: Roasted butternut squash, baby greens, toasted pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, red wine vinaigrette
- Roasted Pear and Melted Brie Salad - $19: Maple toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, organic baby spinach, maple mustard vinaigrette
- Duck - $35: Pan seared 6oz duck breast with burgundy red wine sauce, mashed potatoes and roasted Brussel sprouts with crispy pancetta
- Mushroom Risotto - $26: Cremini, shiitake and white mushrooms in a truffle cream parmesan risotto with baby spinach and fried leeks
- Fish and Chips - $23: Lightly breaded Haddock fillet, fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Salmon Fillet - $30: Grilled Faroe Island salmon fillet with lemon, dill, caper creme fraiche, roasted smashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
- 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
- Burger - $19: Angus ground chuck, applewood smoked thick cut bacon, melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, toasted bun, fries
- Rigatoni Alla Vodka - $28: Vodka tomato basil cream sauce, chicken, fresh mozzarella, parmesan
- Cup of Rosemary Truffle Fries - $9
- Grilled Asparagus - $10
- Mashed Potatoes - $9
- Grilled Chicken Breast - $12
- Grilled Salmon - $17
- Grilled Shrimp - $4
- Tiramisu - $12: Ladyfingers layered with rich chocolate and mascapone cheese
- Berry Cobbler - $12: Mixed berry cobbler with crispy granola crust and vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate Lava Cake - $12: Topped with Ice cream
- Vanilla Ice Cream - $7
- Coconut Ice Cream - $8: Topped with chocolate Sauce
- Guinness Irish Stout - $10: Dublin, Ireland 4.2%
- Notch Session Pilsner - $10: Mass 4%
- Equilibrium Brewing, eMCee - $13: New England IPA, 6%
- Maine Beer Company, Lunch IPA - $12: 7%
- Sierra Nevada, Hazy Little Thing - $10: California 6.7%
- Allagash White, Witbier - $10: Maine 5.2%
- Colective Arts Sour - $10: Jam up the Mash 5.2%
- Ghostfish, Pale Lager - $9: Gluten Free 4.5% 12oz Can
- Downeast Craft Cider - $8: Gluten Free, Original Blend 4.1% Mass 12oz can
- Second Fiddle - $12: Double IPA 8.2%
- Guinness 0 Non Alcoholic - $9: Dublin Ireland
- Athletic Hazy IPA N/A - $8: California
- Hot Cider + Spiced Rum - $14: Cinnamon sugar rim
- Winter Spritz - $15: Apple cider, aperol, Prosecco, seltzer water
- Applejack Old Fashioned - $15: Catoctin creek applejack, simple syrup, angostura bitters, orange peel
- Bitterlemon Martini - $16: Gin, limoncello, campari, lemon twist
- Hot Honey Toddy - $15: Catoctin creek hot honey rye, hot water, lemon cloves
- Maple Manhattan - $17: Larceny bourbon, Vermont maple syrup, carpano sweet vermouth
- 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
- Molly Bloom - $17: Gin, lillet blanc, orange liqueur, lemon juice
- Gunpowder Negroni - $16: Gunpowder Irish botanical small batch gin, Campari, Carpano sweet vermouth, orange peel
- Espresso Martini - $17: Vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso
- Whiskey Smash - $16: Tullamore dew Irish whiskey, simple syrup, mint, lemon, rocks
- 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
- Sparkling Paloma - $14: Altos 100% Agave Tequila, lime juice, grapefruit soda, rocks
- Fizzy Cherry Arnold - $8: Ice Tea, sparkling Lemonade, Cherry Juice
- Cranberry Mocktail - $10: Cranberry juice, orange juice and ginger beer
- Alcohol Free Gin + Tonic - $13
- Virgin Bees Knees - $14: Alcohol free gin, honey simple, lemon juice
- Regular Coffee - $6: Smooth and balanced Brazilian and Central American Arabicas
- Double Espresso - $6: Chiaro, Smooth and Sweet Caramel Notes
- Coke - $6
- Sanpellegrino Limonata - $7
- Saratoga Sparkling Water - $7
- Pulpo, Albarino (Glass) - $15: Rias Baixas, Spain
- Sean Minor, Chardonnay (Glass) - $15: Napa County, CA
- Edmundo, White Malbec (Bottle) - $57: Mendoza, Argentina
- Sean Minor, Pinot Noir (Glass) - $15: Napa county, CA
- Francis Coppola, Cabernet Sauvignon (Glass) - $16: California
- Cielo Prosecco (Glass) - $13: Italy
- Johnny Walker Black - $14
- McCallen 12 year - $20
- Grahams 10yr Tawny - $13
- Grahams 20yr Tawny - $14