Mama B’s Smokehouse, the off-Strip barbecue spot owned by Las Vegas native and Super Bowl 50 champion Brandon Marshall, has temporarily closed after a fire damaged the dining room and ceiling. The blaze left the space heavily smoked and out of service, but owners say no customers or staff were hurt. Regulars and employees have been told the location will remain closed while management sorts out repairs, insurance and inspections.
As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the blaze began April 30 in the ceiling above the kitchen and caused heavy smoke and interior damage but no injuries. The outlet notes that Marshall posted video of the damage on social media, with footage showing scorched insulation and smoke-stained walls. Fire crews and county inspectors have been on site and are reviewing the scene as owners assess repairs and next steps.
Owner Shares Damage, Vows to Rebuild
Brandon Marshall shared video of the scorched ceiling and wrote that “having your main stream of income just cut off unexpectedly is brutal when you have mouths to feed,” according to the Review-Journal. He added that he remains “optimistic” and that “perseverance is everything” as staff work to recover. The post drew support from customers and sparked discussion about the fragility of small restaurant operations in Las Vegas’ competitive market.
Operations Paused Amid Wider Pressures
As reported by SFGATE, Mama B’s “pressed pause” on May 1 and has not announced a reopening date. The outlet framed the closure within a string of recent shakeups in the valley barbecue scene and broader restaurant challenges, including higher ingredient and labor costs. For now, online ordering and third-party delivery listings show limited or suspended service while owners coordinate repairs and insurance claims.
Business Records and the Location
Clark County licensing documents list the business as HATTIES BBQ, LLC dba MAMA B’S SMOKEHOUSE at 7686 S. Las Vegas Blvd., suite 101, indicating Brandon Marshall as an operating owner, per Clark County. The filing shows a recent liquor-license notification and a business-name change from a prior listing for Hattie Marie’s Texas BBQ & Cajun Kitchen. The restaurant’s official site and ordering pages currently note that the location is closed while repairs are arranged…