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The Rum Runner, Sea Bright, NJ

The Rum Runner

4.6
4.6
2653 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining

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!

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (732) 842-2894
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • 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.
  • 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.

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.,Tue - Wed - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Join us for Happy Hour at our Main bar! Half priced appetizers and drink specials Tuesday-Friday 3-6pm and all day Mondays

What 2,653 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Great for scenic views

  • Monmouth

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rum Runner is a beautiful waterfront restaurant offering "gorgeous views" and a delightful atmosphere. Guests frequently praise the "excellent service" and "amazing food," with standout dishes like calamari and seafood risotto. Despite some service hiccups, the venue's setting and ambiance often leave a "lasting impression" and make it a popular choice for special occasions.

2,653 Reviews
  1. Steve

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Music was fantastic and the service was excellent.

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  2. JoAnne

    VIP

    New York City

    195 reviews

    5.0

    195 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service exceptional. French onion soup and goat cheese fritters to start. Shrimp tacos and turkey Rueben delicious. Perfect holiday afternoon.

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  3. Stefanie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and atmosphere. Would recommend for a large party.

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  4. Matthew

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve dinner was amazing! Nice staff, and the restaurant decoration was beautiful

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  5. Greg

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve dinner was great as expected like previously

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  6. Liz

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Reed was excellent in so many ways. The atmosphere and setting are amazing. Everyone there, made the day that much more special.

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  7. susan

    New York City

    85 reviews

    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fried cod special was amazing- light fluffy and not a bit greasy. Delicious bun too. Salad was fresh and crispy; churros were so good, covered in honey and cinnamon! And you can’t beat the view! And our server was lovely and efficient!

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  8. Vincenza

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant- my favorite - great outstanding food! Lovely ambiance.

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  9. MaryLou

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent celebration for my birthday with my 5 sisters. Food and service were great!!

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  10. Kathleen

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food! Everything was wonderful! Food was delicious!

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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 2653 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 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Rum Runner

816 Ocean Ave, Sea Bright, NJ 07760

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
    (732) 842-2894
  • 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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