Historic Boutique Hotel and Restaurant, located in the popular historic Over the Rhine ... 9 musical
themed rooms each named after a famous composer, musical furnishings and period antiques. Overnight
includes breakfast. Hotel open 24/7.
The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant features contemporary, seasonal New-American cuisine in a setting
that combines stunning Italianate architecture with elegant historical furnishings. The
sophisticated bar and jazz lounge are a welcoming spot for before and after dinner drinks and for
live jazz music every Friday, and Saturday evenings from 7:30 to 10:30.
Renowned for five-course dining before Music Hall showings, The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant
provides an intimate experience without having to miss the opening act.
Restaurant hours have changed during COVID. See below.
Ricotta, whipped with Lemon, and Basil with a Honey drizzle, served with Rosemary Potato Bread $9.95
BURRATA
Burrata Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, fresh Basil with a white Balsamic drizzle $9.95
MEATBALLS
Two large Pork and Veal Meatballs with Marinara sauce, topped with grated Pecorino Romano Cheese $10.95
FOCACCIA
Rosemary Focaccia with roasted Garlic Butter $7.95
CAESAR
Classic Caesar Salad, side $8.95, Entre size $13.95, add Chicken $4.95
HOUSE
Green Leaf Lettuce, Banana Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, grated Pecorino Romano Cheese, served with Italian dressing,
side $8.95, Entre size $13.95, add Chicken $4.95
SPAGHETTI
Spaghetti Noodles and Sauce with grated Pecorino Romano Cheese, Marinara Sauce $15.95, Carbonara with Peas & Spinach $15.95
or Pork and Veal Bolognese $19.95
FETTUCCINE
Fettuccine Noodles and Sauce with grated Pecorino Romano Cheese, Classic Alfredo Sauce or Spicy Vodka Sauce $15.95
ROTINI
Rotini Pasta with Sundried Tomato Pesto or Basil Pesto Sauce $15.95
LASAGNA
Layered Noodles, Spinach, ground Pork and Veal, Marinara Sauce, Ricotta, Parmesan, and Mozzarella Cheese $22.95
RAVIOLI
Four Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato stuffed Ravioli with Marinara Sauce topped with grated Pecorino Romano $23.95
BEANS and GREENS
Add a side of Italian Beans & Greens, Mustard Greens, Northern Beans, Sundried Tomatoes, and Vegetable Broth $5.95
ROASTED EGGPLANT
Whole slow roasted Eggplant, topped with Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Carrot Marinara and grated Pecorino Romano $17.95, Add Spaghetti for $3.00
GNOCCHI
Gnocchi with Pomodoro Sauce and topped with fire roasted Cherry Tomatoes, and Burrata Cheese $25.95
GRILLED COD
6oz Grill Cod with Lemon Butter sauce and served with a side of Greens and Beans $22.95
NY STRIP
8oz NY Strip grassfed slightly wood chip smoked served with a side of Spaghetti Marinara $28.95
BEANS and GREENS
Add a side of Italian Beans & Greens, Mustard Greens, Northern Beans, Sundried Tomatoes, and Vegetable Broth $5.95
CLASSIC NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKE
Classic creamy Cheesecake.
CANNOLI
Sicilian tube-shaped pastry shell filled with a Vanilla Ricotta cream and topped with Chocolate Chips
GELATO
Creamy Italian Ice Cream
BIRTHDAY & ALL OCCASION CAKES
Chef Tonya can make your favorite cake! Two day order advance. $8.00 per person (4 person minimum $32.00)
*Cook to Order
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions*
RESTAURANT HOURS
Chef Tonya
Products And Services
BLUE NIGHT JAZZ BAND
Members Blaine Kelley (Horns), David Freemen (Saxophone & Flute), Lewis (Drums & Percussion), and Bill Freeman (Bass).
A smooth crooner style with the swinging appeal of modern day jazz. Members: Daniel Bennett- sax; John Toedtman- bass; Bob Ross- guitar; Leon Robinson- piano; Bart Foster- drums
Jordan Pollard is a jazz pianist originally from Minnesota, where she started gigging at age 15. From 2006-2012 she gigged and taught in San Antonio TX, including an original works group called the San Antonio Jazz Workshop. She’s been local to Cincinnati since 2012 where she freelances playing at local venues.
Jordan earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the University of MN-Duluth and a Masters of Music in Jazz Studies from UC's College-Conservatory of Music. During her studies, Jordan was fortunate to have numerous opportunities to travel, perform with top-tier professionals, and even take occasional lessons from pianists Billy Taylor, Kenny Werner, and George Cables. She’s been composing since 2002 and thoroughly enjoys exploring her and others' compositions in this trio setting - she, Ben Bratton, and Matt McCoy have been playing at least weekly for past three years.
MASON DAUGHTERY TRIO
The Mason Daugherty Trio has a strong focus on the styles of the Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans Trios.
Mason Daugherty, on bass, is a composer, arranger, and bassist from North Central Kentucky. He has had extensive training in jazz, as well as experience in rock, blues, Celtic, funk, and progressive fusion. He obtained a Bachelor’s in Jazz Studies from Morehead State University and is months away from obtaining his Master’s in Jazz Studies from the College Conservatory of Music. As an acoustic bass player, he pays homage to the greats before him, such as Ray Brown, Oscar Pettiford, and Scott LaFaro. As a composer he draws from the compositions of Wayne Shorter and Chick Corea while using an intuition based in a mixture of jazz, rock, and celtic traditions. Mason understands that music is a full-body and spiritual experience. He is focused on creating an environment that cuts through the mundanity of everyday life. Currently the bassist for Phillip Paul Trio, an instructor at Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Schools of Rock, and a freelance bassist throughout the Ohio Valley.
Patrick Oakes is a Cincinnati-based guitarist and composer that has had the opportunity to perform with a vast array of different kinds of ensembles including rising pop act The Wonderlands, jazz manouche group The Hot Club of Milford, and various other ensembles as a leader and as a sideman. With influences ranging from Django Reinhardt to John Fahey, Patrick has an eclectic approach to the guitar that has made him a versatile player around the Cincinnati area. Patrick is currently working toward his Bachelor’s of Music from the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music.
New VITAL ORGAN TRIO
Vital Organ Trio displays a unique take on the classic hammond b3/guitar/drum set configuration. It's all about Greasy Jazz Organ Trio Goodness, blending elements of traditional jazz with rock, hip hop, and world grooves, to an array of audiences across the city. Gary McCauley, guitar, Alan Topolski, drums, and Tyler Marsh , organ.
PATRICK KELLY TRIO
Pat was the original house pianist at Cincinnati's fabled Blue Wisp Jazz Club at its inception in 1978 and he earned a degree in Musical Composition at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in 1984. He has worked professionally as jazz pianist, church music director, organist and as Adjunct Professor at Xavier University. He is the founder of the eclectic 13-piece PsychoAcoustic Orchestra (since 1992), which has been named best "big band" by Cincinnati Magazine and also by Cincinnati CityBeat Magazine. He has served as producer for J Curve Records in Cincinnati and has produced special projects including "Skyline Chili 50th Anniversary" CD, and"Hidden Treasures - A Tribute to King Records". Pat Kelly composed the score for the 2008 feature film "Artworks" which was filmed in Cincinnati by director Jim Amatulli. He recently returned from an October 2017 tour of Russia with vocalist Mandy Gaines.
PHILLIP BURKHEAD
Louisville, KY native Phillip Lee Burkhead began teaching himself to play piano at the age of eight by emulating pop and jazz artists. Mr. Burkhead was the holder of a four year Honors Scholarship in the Jazz and Studio Music program at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. In 1989 he was chosen to receive the Dino Santangelo Annual Award, and the Presser Scholar Award for both academic and performance achievement. Mr. Burkhead was also awarded Best Keyboard Artist by Cincinnati Magazine, the University of Boulder Jazz Festival Soloist Award while a member of the CCM group “Jazz Hates Johnny” which was voted Outstanding Combo in the USA and Canada by Downbeat Magazine. Mr. Burkhead earned a Vocational Teaching License and a Masters of Education from Wright State University in 2003. In addition to teaching part-time for the Department of Music at UD, Mr. Burkhead is an Adjunct Professor of Jazz Piano at Northern Kentucky University.
Trio of Guitar, Bass and Horn. Richard Sorice guitar.
RON ENYARD TRIO
Ron Enyard is a jazz drummer. He’s done the West Coast scene, gigged in the Big Apple, toured and cut albums with luminaries from Barney Kessel to Woody Shaw. Along the way, he was even honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Jazz and Culture from an Indianapolis jazz radio station.
These days, Enyard makes his home in Newport, Kentucky. He’s a fixture in Greater Cincinnati clubs and music venues.
The ensemble can also feature Dan Drees on tenor saxophone, Justin Dawson on bass and Andrew Haug on piano.
Calendar
LIVE JAZZ with Blue Night Jazz Trio
Bill Freeman with Guest Musicians
Starts:
09.10.2025 18:00
Ends:
09.10.2025 21:00
LIVE JAZZ with the David Lloyd Trio
David Lloyd- Bass
Todd Remmy- Drums
Greg Chako- Guitar
Starts:
10.10.2025 19:30
Ends:
10.10.2025 22:30
LIVE JAZZ with the David Lloyd Trio
David Lloyd- Bass
Todd Remmy- Drums
Greg Chako- Guitar