Symposium as a chain is pretty consistently alright. Their menu is extensive tending to be a dessert, coffee and wine driven though they certainly sell main courses to cover breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a whole slew of teas, cocktails and shakes. The restaurant is dimly lit creating a really nice intimate feel, but the 'renaissance' inspired decor is kitschy.
What makes this particular location a step above other Symposiums is the live jazz music Wednesday and Saturday nights.
I love Symposium as a place to catch up with friends one-on-one but according to their website they 'specialize in large groups', which on this particular evening had attracted three groups of 15+.
In my opinion Symposium is nothing extraordinary, but if you're looking for a place to catch up with a friend, it's a good option.