11/13/08

Favorite Place in Cambridge!!!

by nikmik5

I love Daedalus! They have perfected their menu, but also offer daily specials. The lower level is cozy and intimate, and the upstairs is fun, and perfect for big groups. Gorgeous rooftop patio, away from pedestrians and cars with great views. And on top of it all, the waiters and bartenders are so nice and helpful.

10/27/08

Good location, but quality has declined...

by Harvard02

I have lived in Harvard Sq for nearly 8 years now, and I remember when Daedalus first opened - it was a welcome addition to the few bars in Harvard Sq with good, cheap wine and decently OK American food. However, I went for dinner there about a week ago and noticed some furry critters scurrying across the floor. We were seated upstairs on the patio, and informed our waiter who said "oh, yeah them..." (as if it were not a problem) and continued (paraphrasing) "I think that they come through the wall of the place next door, but do not worry - they are not in our kitchen." Regardless of where they came from, they were running across the floor of the restaurant! I absolutely cannot recommend an eating establishment that whose staff seems to think that it is not an issue even as multiple customers complained about the critters running underneath their tables. I imagine that any decent proprietor (or health inspector) would deem this unacceptable. Definitely did not make me feel like continuing with my meal.

• Pros: Great location, good bar food, nice roof patio

10/12/08

Great atmosphere, frustrating service, good wine, AWFUL side dish

by krycek

The first visit was quite enjoyable. Patio was fantastic, great wine, nice service.

The second visit still had great scenery and wine... but we felt like we had to beg for attention.. and for the first time in my history of dining out, I ate mashed potatoes that I refused to finish. I could not comprehend how a nice restaurant could screw up such an easy important side dish. And the worst part... my boyfriend and I were CONVINCED they were from a box. There is no way they served us real potatoes. Looking at the bill was so depressing after eating potatoes from a box.. I wish I had said something but the waitress was never really around or attentive.

• Pros: atmosphere
• Cons: service and food