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The Rum Runner, Sea Bright, NJ

The Rum Runner

4.6
4.6
2646 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming

Welcome to the newly 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.
  • 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

  • Rum Runner Wine Social

    $35.00 per person

    Dec 17, 2024 only
    Please come and enjoy an evening with Gerard Bertrand Wines and small plates at the Rum Runner. There will be a tasting of 4 wines from their portfolio, including a pinot gris rose, a sparkling orange wine, a pinot noir and a grand vin.
  • 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.

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Tue - Wed - 3:00 PM - 4:00 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 2,646 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
  • 4.2Value

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.

2,646 Reviews
  1. Vincenza

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. MaryLou

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. Donald

    VIP

    New York City

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent service in a beautiful atmosphere. Great piano player for after dinner gathering.

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  5. Trish

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the food was delicious. The restaurant was decorated beautifully for the holidays.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect -- the ambience, the service, and the food!

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  7. Mary D

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for a birthday lunch. Beautiful table by the window so we could see the Navesink. Our server, Reed, was excellent. The food was delicious. A good time was had by all!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is always warm and welcoming at Rum Runner. Our server Michele was very enthusiastic about the food menu and drink menu and made a delicious recommendation. We always enjoy our dining experience at Rum Rummer.

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  9. Jo-Anne

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My complaint for our experience today was your luncheon menu was very disappointing. The fish n chips had no flavor at all, some of the other plates were just ok. We had the choice of the buffet but that was even limited, my family was from out of state so I was a little embarrased. Our waitress was very nice and very helpful. There was a situation where one of my family members hated her lunch and was disappointed by her dessert. The waitress tried her best to be very accommodating. Went for dinner a few months ago and loved it. Never again for lunch.

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  10. Yvonne

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great night with great friends, food and service. It’s also a beautiful restaurant with amazing view’s. We will be back:)

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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 2646 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 22 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

  • 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
    (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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