By Judy Shields
Photos: The Hollywood Times/Judy Shields
Nashville, Tennessee (The Hollywood Times) 06/05/2025 – “The Detroit Cowboy isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a culinary ride like no other, where like-minded folks who love this country can dine in style. Whether you wear a bow tie, a bolo tie, or no tie—it’s all good. I re-designed this place to share some of my favorite milestones and personal artifacts—cool gifts and mementos from legends like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Eminem, Bob Seger, and Motown—to name a few, plus a few wild stories of my own as well as nods to musical heroes like Aretha, Stevie and both Hanks of course! The Detroit Cowboy is the only place on earth where Detroit grit and Nashville swagger collide for the finest dining hangout. The Vicaris and Joe Muer know fine dining, I know how to hang pictures, create a vibe, and make things fun!… all while still holding two middle fingers up high for the haters!” “To put it simply, I am here to take the foo-foo out of fine dining.” — Kid Rock
The country stars came out to walk the red carpet this past Tuesday night at The Detroit Cowboy to experience some deliciously prepared sampling of what to expect at this co-owned restaurant. The invited guest wrapped down the street to get their wristbands to go inside to experience great food and spirits. Here are some photos we took of those that gathered out front and Kid Rock and his granddaughter Skye took a few photos in the white Cadillac parked out front.
Red Carpet Interviews with Country Music singer/songwriter Gretchen Wilson, Randy Houser, John Schneider and Dee Dee Schneider and Kid Rock with his granddaughter Skye:
Photos from inside The Detroit Cowboy:
Some great guest found in VIP room:
Here are some of the food and desserts we got to sample. The lamb chops were amazing, prime rib and delicious veggies. The seafood, crab legs, scallops and lobster bisque, fantastic! Desserts were worth the calories that came with them. What, a donut with a vial full of coffee to inject into the spudnut! Brilliant… A must dining experience when you are in Nashville.
In the heart of Nashville, where music and culture converge, lies a restaurant that is more than a dining experience; it is a celebration of two great American cities—Detroit and Nashville. The Detroit Cowboy by Kid Rock and Joe Muer Seafood seamlessly blends the rich traditions of Joe Muer Seafood’s fine dining experience with the soul of both Detroit and Nashville’s music scenes and histories, creating a unique destination for lovers of exceptional seafood, steaks, and stories.
Menu standouts include:
* 32 oz Dry-Aged Tomahawk Ribeye
* Veal Chop Parmigiano with Pomodoro and Burrata
* Freedom Run Farm Barnsley Lamb Chop
* Surf & Turf: 8 oz Chairman’s Reserve Black Angus Filet & Tristan da Cunha Lobster Tail
* Shareables like Seafood Tower, Lobster Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Truffle Pomme Frites, and Fire Roasted Portabella Mushroom Caps with Beef Tips
Seafood station with ice sculpture of an eagle:
Joe Muer Seafood is a name synonymous with culinary excellence in Detroit. Established in 1929, this iconic restaurant has been a cornerstone of Detroit’s fine dining scene for nearly a century. Known for fresh seafood flown in daily, prime hand-cut steaks, and unparalleled hospitality, Joe Muer has served generations of Detroiters and visitors from around the World. Voted Detroit’s Best Seafood twelve years in a row, its reputation for quality and tradition has made it a beacon of Detroit’s resilience and creativity.
Kid Rock, a proud son of Detroit, has always been a champion of the city that shaped him. From his gritty music that blends rock, rap and country to his unwavering support for Detroit’s revival, Kid Rock embodies the spirit of the Motor City. His career has been a testament to hard work, innovation and staying true to one’s roots—values that align perfectly with the ethos of Joe Muer Seafood.
To learn more about The Detroit Cowboy, check hours or location info, or beg for a reservation, visit thedetroitcowboy.com and follow @thedetroitcowboy_ on socials.
