Kid Rock Opens Detroit Cowboy in Nashville May 5

Kid Rock is opening The Detroit Cowboy, a fine-dining restaurant in Nashville, on May 5 at the former Joe Muer Seafood location, in partnership with Detroit's Joe Muer Seafood and the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, which has managed Joe Muer since 2011. The launch follows the 2020 closure of Kid Rock's Detroit restaurant after backlash over controversial remarks he made about Oprah Winfrey and others. The new restaurant will offer steaks, seafood, and a high-energy dining experience that celebrates Kid Rock’s Detroit roots, with the motto 'go where you're celebrated, not tolerated.' Kid Rock has used the occasion to voice grievances over his Detroit closure, blaming a 'small group of very bad people' and highlighting his ongoing love and investment in the city. The Detroit Cowboy adds to Nashville's growing roster of celebrity-backed venues and is anticipated to attract both locals and Kid Rock fans. The partnership brings together Joe Muer’s fine dining legacy with Kid Rock’s distinctive brand.