Gene Simmons of Kiss Opens New Restaurant Location in Detroit

The legendary rocker celebrates the grand opening of a Rock & Brews restaurant co-founded with bandmate Paul Stanley.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:06pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shimmering silver sequins, capturing the luxurious, high-fashion aesthetic of a celebrity-backed restaurant opening event.The grand opening of a new Rock & Brews restaurant location co-founded by Kiss legend Gene Simmons celebrates the band's enduring connection to the city of Detroit.Royal Oak Today

Gene Simmons, the iconic bassist of the rock band Kiss, visited Detroit on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a new Rock & Brews restaurant location co-founded with his bandmate Paul Stanley. Simmons expressed his deep appreciation for the city of Detroit, which he said was the first to embrace Kiss in their early days. The restaurateurs plan to continue evolving the menu and experience to provide the best dining options for customers.

Why it matters

As one of the most successful and influential rock bands of all time, Kiss has long had a special connection to the city of Detroit. The opening of this new Rock & Brews location in the Motor City represents the continued expansion of the band's business ventures and their enduring popularity, especially among their devoted fanbase.

The details

Gene Simmons and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley have been co-founders of the Rock & Brews restaurant chain since it opened its first location in Southern California in 2010. The new Royal Oak, Michigan restaurant is one of many the company has opened across the United States in recent years. Simmons emphasized the importance of constantly improving the menu and dining experience to keep customers satisfied.

  • On Thursday, April 9, 2026, Gene Simmons visited Detroit to celebrate the grand opening of the new Rock & Brews restaurant location.

The players

Gene Simmons

The legendary bassist and co-founder of the iconic rock band Kiss, who has also expanded into business ventures like the Rock & Brews restaurant chain.

Paul Stanley

Gene Simmons' bandmate in Kiss, who is also a co-founder of the Rock & Brews restaurant chain.

Rock & Brews

A restaurant chain co-founded by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, which has been expanding across the United States since opening its first location in 2010.

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What they’re saying

“Everybody talks about Detroit, we owe our stuff to Detroit — first city that appreciated the band that I'm in.”

— Gene Simmons

“Our CEO is here, because he wants to go back in the kitchen and even bring it up a notch. You don't want to keep the same old, same old. We got to kick it up, because people deserve the best. You wanted the best, you got the best — the hottest food in town.”

— Gene Simmons

What’s next

The new Rock & Brews location in Royal Oak, Michigan will continue to evolve its menu and dining experience to provide the best offerings for customers in the Detroit area.

The takeaway

Gene Simmons and Kiss have long had a special connection to the city of Detroit, which was one of the first to embrace the band in their early days. The opening of this new Rock & Brews restaurant location in Royal Oak represents the continued expansion of the band's business ventures and their enduring popularity among fans.