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The Rum Runner, Sea Bright, NJ

The Rum Runner

4.6
4.6
2691 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming

Welcome to the rebuilt, redesigned, and re-imagined Rum Runner! Although a lot has changed over the years, we still look to provide you and your family with same great experience you have come to remember and love. As always, we are featuring exquisite cuisine, paired wine, and creative drinks. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Kane
  • Catering
    Off Site Catering Orders are accepted. Please check out our website for additional information. <br />
  • Private party facilities
    The Rum Runner has multiple private event spaces with varying availability and minimums.
  • Neighborhood
    Sea Bright
  • Parking details
    Click here to schedule your Uber today.https://www.uber.com/ride/Parking in our lot is limited. Sea Bright does offer public lots as well. Please plan accordingly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wine Wednesdays!

    Multiple dates available
    Join us on Wednesdays at 4pm or later to indulge in a bottle of J Lohr wine and a cheese board for $40! Wine Wednesdays will be offered throughout the entire restaurant, so whether you would like to sit at the bar, a cocktail table by the fire or a window table overlooking the Shrewsbury River, we have a spot for you! Looking forward to seeing you soon.
  • Ala Carte Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Brunch from 11:00am- 3:00pm every Saturday and Sunday to enjoy espresso martini flights, bottomless mimosas, breakfast skillets and more! Looking forward to seeing you soon.
  • Brunch with The Bunny

    Apr 13, 2025 only
    Please come join us for a special Ala carte brunch with the bunny! Mr. Bunny will be hopping around to each table for the perfect photo op for each guest. We are looking forward to seeing you! We will have 2 dates for this event which are April 6th and April 13th.

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Join us for Happy Hour at our Main bar! Half priced appetizers and drink specials Tuesday-Friday 3-6pm and all day Mondays

What 2,691 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rum Runner offers "beautiful views" of the Shrewsbury River, enhancing its inviting atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "diverse menu" that includes standout seafood and brunch options. While some dishes and experiences vary, the picturesque setting and attentive staff make it a favored spot for special occasions.
2,691 Reviews
  1. Annellen VIP

    New York City187 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delight to eat here. Fireplsce kept us warm and cozy

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  2. Kenneth VIP

    New York City138 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With a nice visit at the , we had shrimp tacos which they made gluten-free and that was just about it . 

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent brunch menu, delicious and different. Beautiful views of the Shrewsbury River.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated at a window table within 15 minutes of arriving for our brunch reservation. Our server Sara was wonderful and checked in with us frequently. Bisque was quite good and were able to accommodate a gluten free avocado toast order on gf roll. We both had the breakfast skillet which was nicely prepared except the fried eggs had a crust on the bottom and edges from seeing a little too much heat. (Separated it from the rest of the egg - problem solved.) Only other critique… please teach food runners/bussers to make sure first course plates are cleared before serving next course.

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  5. Merry Lee VIP

    New Jersey18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere is very nice with water views. Service was good. Our server was working a lot of tables, so we were not rushed. Two of us had the steak and eggs, and two had the chicken thighs on a waffle. The steak dish was ample for the cost ($28.00) but the waffle dish was small for the money ($28.00). I would suggest they add an additional waffle and cut the chicken thigh in 1/2 horizontally on top of the waffle, placing two strips of the maple bacon across the top. The maple bacon was a garnish on the upgraded bloody Mary ($24.00) and was amazing.

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  6. Fred

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly hostess who accommodated our table request. Really enjoyed our meals. Very friendly and informed waiter, too. We went to celebrate my birthday and when the waiter delivered our one dessert, he placed it on the table and said "happy birthday." Because he said that I thought the restaurant would have had the business sense to treat us to the one dessert. Might be an idea for them to consider!

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  7. PaigeH VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Kayley and the server she was training (i forget his name) were amazing!

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  8. Bill VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place always and good value. We had oysters, brisket and crab cakes and all were terrific always enjoy it.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Seafood Restaurants on the East Coast-

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice brunch in a beautiful setting, excellent service, great drinks, food for the most part very good except for my steak and eggs, asked for rare got medium well, all good though.

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FAQs

The Rum Runner offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 842-2894.

The Rum Runner is rated 4.6 stars by 2691 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Rum Runner

816 Ocean Ave, Sea Bright, NJ 07760

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sea Bright
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Click here to schedule your Uber today.https://www.uber.com/ride/Parking in our lot is limited. Sea Bright does offer public lots as well. Please plan accordingly.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Kane
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Off Site Catering Orders are accepted. Please check out our website for additional information. <br />
  • Private party facilities
    The Rum Runner has multiple private event spaces with varying availability and minimums.
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