Harvard Square's hidden gem

Located just a short walk from Harvard Yard, Daedalus has been serving delicious food and quality spirits since opening our doors in 2001. Our eclectic modern American menu offers a little something for all tastes, and our bartenders are waiting to build you a signature cocktail or pour you one of our rotating draughts. Whether you’re dining with friends in a cozy booth or enjoying a craft beer on our beautiful outdoor roof deck, we’ve got a spot for you.

Phone

(617) 349-0071

Location

45.5 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge MA, 02138

KiTCHEN Hours

Mon-Sun 5pm-10pm

bar Hours

Sun-Wed 5pm-11pm

Thur-Sat 5pm-12am

DINNER WINE BEER SCOTCH & PORT DESSERT COCKTAILS AND SOFT DRINKS

Appetizers & Salads

$19

Flatbread

Prosciutto,fresh mozzarella, roasted baby tomatoes, basil pesto, shaved parmesan, drizzled with balsamic reduction

$19

$18

Fried Calamari

Hot cherry peppers, lemon aioli

$18

$15

Steak Tacos

Fajita spiced steak, tomato bell pepper salsa, avocado, shredded lettuce, queso fresco, chipotle crema

$15

$12

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Crispy pancetta, parmesan reggiano, hot honey drizzle

$12

$18

Buratta Bruschetta

Buratta cheese, roasted baby tomatoes, grilled fresh herb and garlic baguette, balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil

$18

$16

Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Carrots, celery, blue cheese dipping sauce

$16

$18

Pear and Brie Salad

Roasted pear, melted brie cheese, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, organic baby spinach, maple mustard vinaigrette

$18

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Seasoned roasted cauliflower, kalamata olives, organic baby greens, julienne sun dried tomatoes, red onion, toasted walnuts, feta cheese, tahini dressing

$18

Entrees

$29

Cod Fillet

Wild caught Icelandic cod fillet with grape tomato, garlic and lemon white wine sauce served with avocado risotto and grilled asparagus

$29

$24

Amatriciana

Guanciale, spicy tomato white wine sauce, pecorino romano, bucatini

$24

$29

Steak Frites

Grass fed Angus Flank steak, fries and red wine sauce

$29

$24

Gnocchi

Potato gnocchi, roasted sweet potatoes, kale, butternut squash and walnuts in a sage brown butter sauce topped with parmesan cheese

$24

$34

Seafood Risotto

Scallops and shrimp in a lemon parmesan white wine risotto with heirloom baby tomatoes and asparagus

$34

$24

Fish and Chips

Wild cod fillet in a light batter served with fries and petite salad with citrus dressing

$24

$25

Braised Beef Gnocchi

Slow braised pulled beef in a red wine cream sauce tossed with potato gnocchi, spinach and mushrooms topped with shaved parmesan

$25

$29

Faroe Island Salmon Fillet

Grilled salmon fillet with lemon caper dill cream fraiche, roasted baby potatoes and grilled asparagus

$29

Shrimp Bucatini

Sautéed shrimp with lemon, caper, garlic white wine sauce tossed with bucatini pasta, roasted baby tomatoes and spinach topped with shaved parmesan

$29

Chicken Saltimbocca

Chicken breast layered with prosciutto and melted fontina cheese with peppercorn, shallot, sage and port wine sauce, sun dried tomato pesto mashed potatoes and grilled broccolini with pepper flakes and evo

$29

$22

Rigatoni Alla Vodka

Vodka tomato basil cream sauce, pepper flakes, fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan

$22

$26

Mushroom Risotto

Portobello and cremini mushrooms with thyme, spinach and truffle parmesan cream risotto topped with crispy shallots

$26

$19

Burger

Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, toasted bun, fries

$19

Sides

Cup of Rosemary Truffle Fries

Grilled Asparagus

Mashed Potatoes

$10

Grilled Broccolini

Tossed with garlic, pepper flakes and olive oil

$10

Chicken Breast

White Wines

$14 glass / $54 bottle

Rose, Hampton Water

Provence, south of France

$14 glass / $54 bottle

Pulpo, Albarino

Rias Baixas, Spain

$14 glass / $54 bottle

Sean Minor, Chardonnay,

Napa County, CA

$14 glass / $54 bottle

$12 glass / $46 bottle

Prendo, Pinot Grigio

Italy

$12 glass / $46 bottle

$14 glass / $54 bottle

Allen Scott Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough, New Zealand

$14 glass / $54 bottle

$84

Sonoma Loeb, Chardonnay

Sonoma Coast, California

$84

$48

Loimer, Gruner Veltliner

Austria

$48

$56

Relax, Riesling

Germany

$56

$82

Pascal Jolivet, Sancerre

France

$82

$52

Hugel, Pinot Blanc

Alsace, France

$52

$54

La Crema, Chardonnay

Sonoma Coast, California

$54

$57

Seaward, Chenin blanc

South Africa

$57

Red Wines

Glass 14 / Bottle 54

Sean Minor, Pinot Noir

Napa County, CA

Glass 14 / Bottle 54

$14 glass / $54 bottle

Aviary, Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa, CA

$14 glass / $54 bottle

$16 glass / $59

Langhe, Nebbiolo

Treiso, Italy

$16 glass / $59

$54 bottle

Le Paradou, Grenache

France

$54 bottle

$48

Nipozzano, Chianti

Italy

$48

$56

Cantele, Primitivo

Italy

$56

Zaccagnini, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,

Italy

$56

$52

Chateau Ste Michelle, Merlot

Columbia Valley, Washington

$52

$119

Alessandria, Barolo

Italy

$119

$63

Educated Guess, Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa County, CA

$63

$82

Cooper Mountain, Pinot Noir

Beaverton, Oregon

$82

$60

Oak Ridge, Red Zinfandel

Lodi, California

$60

Sparkling

$13 glass / $46 bottle

Gambino Prosecco

Trento, Italy

$13 glass / $46 bottle

$86

Nicolas Fruillatte, Champagne

Chouilly, France

$86

$74

Marie de Moy, Brut

A Epernay, France

$74

Drafts

Guinness Irish Stout

Dublin, Ireland 4.2%

$11

Fiddlehead Brewing

Fiddlehead IPA 6.2%

$11

$10

Weihenstephan, Festbier

Germany 5.8%

$10

Allagash White

Witbier, 5.2%, Maine

$10

Sierra Nevada

Hazy Little Thing, IPA 6.7%

$10

Modelo Especial Lager

Mexico 4.4%

$10

Notch Pilsner

Massachusetts 4%

$10

$15

Main Beer Company,

Lunch IPA 7%

$15

Bottled and Cans

$10

Collective Arts, Dry Hopped Sour Ale

5.2% Canada, 16oz Can

$10

$12

Equilibrium. MC2, DIPA, 8%

16oz Can

$12

Jack's Abby, Banner City

Light Lager 4% 12oz Can

$10

Meli, Quinoa Beer

Gluten Free 4.4%

$10

Downeast Craft Cider

Gluten Free, Original Blend 4.1% Co. Mass 12oz can

Run Wild, IPA

*Non-Alcoholic, Mass, 12oz Can

Scotch

Johnny Walker Black

McCallen 12 year

Glenmorangie 10 year

Balveine 12 year

Talisker 10 year

Glenlivet 12 year

Oban Little Bay

Balveine 14 year

Port

Grahams 10yr Tawny

Grahams 20yr Tawny

DESSERT

Tiramisu

Ladyfingers layered with rich chocolate and mascapone cheese

$11

Mixed Berry Cobbler

Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries topped with vanilla ice cream

$11

$10

Chocolate Lava Cake

With vanilla ice cream

$10

Vanilla Ice Cream

Coconut Ice Cream

Topped with chocolate Sauce

COCKTAILS AND SOFT DRINKS

$14

Fall Sangria

Burgundy wine, orange liqueur, maple syrup, apple cider, cinnamon and brandy topped with ginger ale and diced green apple

$14

Hot Cider + Spiced Rum

Cinnamon sugar rim

$14

$16

Espresso Martini

Vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso

$16

$14

Whiskey Mule

Jameson orange whiskey, black dog ginger beer, fresh lime juice

$14

Hugo Spritz

Elderflower liqueur, sparkling water, Prosecco, lime, mint

$14

$16

Maple Whiskey Manhattan

Irish whiskey, Vermont maple syrup, Giuseppe B Carpano sweet vermouth and bitters

$16

$15

Bees Knees

Honey simple syrup, lemon juice, gin, lemon twist

$15

$16

The Boulevardier

Larceny bourbon, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, Campari, orange twist, rocks

$16

Italian 75

Malfy gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, Prosecco

$16

$14

Whiskey Smash

Irish whiskey, muddled lemon and mint, simple syrup on the rocks

$14

$16

Skinny Megis Margarita

Blanco tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime, lemon and orange juice, salted rim

$16

$14

Razz Hibiscus

Raspberry hibiscus simple syrup, lemon juice, vodka, Prosecco float

$14

Paloma

Blanco Tequila, lime juice, grapefruit soda, rocks

$14

$15

Cool Hand Luke

Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro, Lemon juice

$15

MOCKTAILS

Fizzy Cherry Arnold

Ice Tea, sparkling Lemonade, Cherry Juice

$12

Bittersweet Spritz

DHOS bitter rhubarb and cinchona, seltzer water, orange slice

$12

Virgin Bees Knees

Alcohol free gin, honey simple, lemon juice

$12

Soft Drinks and Coffee (Single serving)

Regular Coffee (Smooth and balanced Brazilian and Central American Arabicas) 5

Double Espresso (Chiaro, Smooth and Sweet Caramel Notes) 5

Decaffeinato 6

Coke 5

Diet Coke 5

Sprite 5

Ginger Ale 5

Sanpellegrino Limonata 6

Jarritos Grapefruit Soda 6

Orange Juice 5

Grapefruit Juice 5

Pineapple Juice 5

Unsweetened Ice Tea 6

S.Pellegrino Sparkling Water 5

Herbal Teas 4

An 18% gratuity will be added to large parties. Condiments will be provided upon request.

*These items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specification, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Please inform your server of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Reservations can be made by clicking the link below. Max party size is six people. To our valued guests, when making a reservation patio seating is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate all requests, our patio has limited seating and is very popular, thank you for your patience and understanding.