“I(41) took my son(20) to The Heist during a weekend road trip from OH through VA. Our intention was to experience more local stops than chains. We visited several local places along our way, but The Heist really stood out as a fantastic place to chill, enjoy great food, and just enjoy an intimate musical atmosphere.The moment you enter The Heist, you're immediately aware of the experience you're meant to have there. It's intimate (read: smallish) but not uncomfortably packed. There's seating directly in front of the stage but also around the perimeter of the venue & at the bar, allowing you to choose your concert/dining experience.Appetizers are delicious and decently-sized, as are the entrees. I had 2 mixed drinks- a fall seasonal drink and a classic gin martini- and both were well-made and accurately priced.The staff felt like family but treated us as guests- we didn't feel neglected or overly hassled at all.The sound is beautiful. The vertical space offers acoustic advantages and disadvantages alike but the crew have it covered. The music and vocals were clear and volume was not a problem; my son and I had no trouble engaging in conversation over our meal.Overall, I'd return to The Heist in a heartbeat. In planning our trip, I had read several comments from folks startled at the prices in contrast to the location- but this isn't some diner, it's a premier music venue. It's a great opportunity for beautiful little Bowling Green to stretch its legs and see what the town is capable of.Thanks for making our little road trip even more special!“
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“I(41) took my son(20) to The Heist during a weekend road trip from OH through VA. Our intention was to experience more local stops than chains. We visited several local places along our way, but The Heist really stood out as a fantastic place to chill, enjoy great food, and just enjoy an intimate musical atmosphere.The moment you enter The Heist, you're immediately aware of the experience you're meant to have there. It's intimate (read: smallish) but not uncomfortably packed. There's seating directly in front of the stage but also around the perimeter of the venue & at the bar, allowing you to choose your concert/dining experience.Appetizers are delicious and decently-sized, as are the entrees. I had 2 mixed drinks- a fall seasonal drink and a classic gin martini- and both were well-made and accurately priced.The staff felt like family but treated us as guests- we didn't feel neglected or overly hassled at all.The sound is beautiful. The vertical space offers acoustic advantages and disadvantages alike but the crew have it covered. The music and vocals were clear and volume was not a problem; my son and I had no trouble engaging in conversation over our meal.Overall, I'd return to The Heist in a heartbeat. In planning our trip, I had read several comments from folks startled at the prices in contrast to the location- but this isn't some diner, it's a premier music venue. It's a great opportunity for beautiful little Bowling Green to stretch its legs and see what the town is capable of.Thanks for making our little road trip even more special!“