Kid Rock's MAGA-Friendly Restaurant Slammed With Negative Reviews: 'Trash Food With Trash Ownership'

Kid Rock's new MAGA-friendly restaurant has been slammed with one-star reviews, just days after opening its doors in Nashville.

The rap and country-rock musician launched The Detroit Cowboy alongside restaurateur Joe Vicari.

Donald Trump congratulated Rock on his latest venture in a Truth Social post the night before its opening, referring to it as a 'friendly MAGA establishment.'

However, despite being labelled as a seafood, steak and fine dining restaurant, early customer feedback has been less than favourable on the Trump-approved establishment. The restaurant has received a flurry of negative reviews, with one customer accusing it of having 'trash food with trash ownership.'

Lobster Was 'Like Cutting Through Rubber'

So far, online reviews left on popular restaurant-reservation website OpenTable have been less than complimentary.

'I truly hate leaving negative reviews but I have to be honest,' one reviewer began. 'I ordered the 12 ounce lobster and it was like cutting through rubber.'

Other reviews for Rock's new establishment included 'the king crab was borderline spoiled,' the lobster bisque was 'lukewarm,' and 'almost everything was off.'

The 'fine dining' restaurant was slandered for its service, too, with one reviewer claiming a server 'dumped melted butter all over me.'

Another reviewer said their server was 'knowledgeable, but stiff.'

Despite the scathing reviews, Rock's restaurant has received a strong number of positive reviews, too. The Detroit Cowboy's rating on OpenTable currently sits at 4.6 stars.

Positive reviews describe the dining experience as including 'fabulous food' with an 'amazing atmosphere' and 'super friendly' staff.

It's possible that The Detroit Cowboy's negative reviews may have been influenced by Trump's praise for the restaurant, and Rock's reputation as a Trump supporter.

Rock Is An Outspoken Supporter And 'Friend' Of Trump

'Congratulations to my friend, Kid Rock (I call him Bob!), on the Grand Opening of his new Nashville restaurant, "The Detroit Cowboy,"' Trump said in his Truth Social post last week.

He added, 'I hear it is a very friendly MAGA establishment, and look forward to going there sometime soon!'

Rock has been a vocal Trump supporter since the US President's first term, but has become a closer affiliate over the past year.

The musician performed at the 2024 Republican National Convention and attended Trump's inauguration earlier this year.

He has sided with the Trump administration on numerous occasions, including Trump's immigration policies.

Last month, Nashville Scene reported that employees from Kid Rock's other restaurant, Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse, were sent home to avoid ICE raids during a Saturday rush.

Rock criticised the claims on X, posting, 'Clearly I do not have anything to do with day-to-day operations at my Honky Tonk'.

'That being said, I 100% support getting illegal criminals out of our country no matter where they are. I, also like President Trump, want to speed up the process of getting GREAT immigrants into our country – LEGALLY!' He added.

'I Give This Place Three Months'

While Rock's newest restaurant has garnered initial success with fans and fellow MAGA supporters, it's unclear how much negative traction over his support of President Trump will affect his business.

'I liked this spot when it was Joe Muer Seafood. It was a fancy date night spot. Dimly-lit, Sinatra on the speakers. Class,' a Yelp reviewer wrote.

'Now there's tacky Kid Rock memorabilia on the walls and Fox News viewers yelling over one another. Such a bummer. Once the novelty wears off I give this place 3 months.'

The Detroit Cowboy is Rock's second restaurant, after Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse which he opened in Nashville seven years ago.