I had wanted to try the previous oyster place but never got the chance. Before leaving for a show the other night, I went to the Suncoast to try Briggs and I'm glad I did.
I started with some crab cakes--a larger appetizer than I had expected but then one has to make sacrifices. Following this, I had the seafood gumbo, and I finished the meal with a slice of caramel crunch cake.
The crab cakes were very good with a large amount of crab meat with little filler. The slaw served with it was a large portion and was quite good. The whole app is something that would be better shared because there are three cakes along with the slaw.
I then got my seafood gumbo and it was delightful too! There was a bit of spice to it but not enough to turn anyone off. The gumbo has lobster, shrimp, andouille, crab, peppers, okra, and a large scoop of rice was put in the bowl before the gumbo was added. A very filling and tasty meal.
I ended with a slice of salted caramel crunch cake that was good although a little bit on the dry side.
I sat at the bar and service was excellent. Iced tea was refilled without asking. It was fun watching the cooks do their thing. I want to go back as I have some other things I need to try.
The one drawback was that my seat at the bar was in an area where the AC came directly on me. I was freezing cold all the time I was there even wearing a long sleeve denim short over my t-shirt.
This is a good place for a quick meal or a more relxed one. I was here just over an hour.