An overnight fire at Slow Hand BBQ in Pleasant Hill has shuttered the business for the time being, however, their Martinez location remains open.
According to preliminary information, fire crews arrived on scene to smoke and flames from inside the restaurant Sunday night around 10:30 pm. It is believed the fire started in the restaurants smoker before spreading to the business. The fire also appears to be accidental early in the investigation.
Here is the statement from Slow Hand BBQ:
Dearest friends and family,
We’re deeply saddened to share that Slow Hand’s Pleasant Hill location experienced a fire last night and will be closed for the foreseeable future while we assess, make repairs and recalibrate.
Our people are our everything, and the safety of our team/guests comes first. Please know that we’ll share updates with you all as we have something solid and sure to share.
For those in our community who would like to support and connect, please come see us at our 2nd location, Slow Hand Martinez!! 
We will be closed tomorrow, February 10… We need a beat, but back at it Wednesday 2/11!
For those who don’t know, our Martinez location is located at 601 Main Street, right on the corner!
We’re grateful for the outpouring of support from our community and appreciate everyone who has reached out during this time. We see you, we see your messages and your emails and your texts, and all the different shows of support. We feel you and it means everything.
With so much gratitude,
The Slow Hand BBQ team
Contra Costa County Fire has not yet released any additional information on the fire.
Slow Hand BBQ, Martinez Location, is 601 Main St Martinez, CA 94553. For menu, and live music schdule, visit them at www.slowhandbbq.com
