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The Rum Runner, Sea Bright, NJ

The Rum Runner

4.5 (2705)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
816 Ocean Ave, Sea Bright, NJ 07760

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions

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!

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

  • 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 - 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 2,705 people are saying

The Rum Runner reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rum Runner impresses with its stunning waterfront views and a "beautiful" ambiance. Renowned for its "excellent service" and diverse menu, the restaurant offers standout dishes like the "delicious" NY Stripsteak and memorable brunch. While some experiences vary, guests often highlight the "amazing" food, "friendly" staff, and "fantastic" dining atmosphere.
2,705 Reviews
  1. Wayne

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great views, ambiance and service. Just wish that the main course was hot (barely warm) and that the risotto didn't taste like undercooked rice.

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  2. Michael

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have done several events at McLoone properties and Rumrunner in specific on more than one occasion. The food was superb and paired perfectly with the wine. The view is just icing on the cake. Fantastic combo.

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  3. Theresa

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for brunch on a Thursday afternoon and the food was delicious. We were seated by the window and had a view of the bay. This is one of my favorite places to go for lunch or brunch or even dinner. It was immaculate and it was a special occasion for us. It was my sister's 60th birthday. I had brought a cake with me. They were so good. They put a candle in it. They had no problem with us not ordering dessert from them. This is gonna be my go to place for occasions I simply loved it.

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  4. Donald

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The NY Stripsteak was excellent. The classic burger was a bit dry, but excellent otherwise.

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  5. Thomas VIP

    New York City37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All good the food the service and drinks just a great place to be

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  6. Rob

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite places of all time. Love everything about it from the food the ambiance the service. Always top notch and never disappointed!

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  7. Monica

    New Jersey12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were able to grab a table for Mother’s Day and we were so happy that we did. I’ve done 2 reviews of Rum Runner now and I’m happy to say that Rum Runner is definitely on our go to list now! The staff is so nice and friendly, the view is amazing but most importantly the food is amazing! We had the special buffet for Mother’s Day and absolutely everything was delicious! So many options available, seafood, pastries,salad’s,carving station, omelets made to order but if there’s anything I would recommend is the roasted chicken, yeah I know chicken but it’s probably the best chicken I’ve ever eaten! Forgot to ask if it’s on regular menu but I’ll definitely going back to see! Highly recommend for families, date night, groups.

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  8. Karen VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived at our seats- a booth against the back wall and there were crumbs and food all over the seat. I asked the hostess to clean it off so she did so with a wet towel- leaving the sears too wet to sit on with our clean pants. I had to go to the hostess a second time to please get a dry towel to dry the seats. At the end of our dinner we gave our regards points card and when we got home my husband realized our points were never added to our card from our dinner. Not a great start or end to our dinner there.

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  9. Joseph VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a beautiful view especially if you can get there before sunset. A great bar with equally talented bartenders. The menu is inclusive and everything is very good. It’s a nice place with a nice atmosphere. I’ll be back soon

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  10. william VIP

    Richmond38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best sunset on the jersey shore. Great service and food

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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 4.5 stars by 2705 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 26 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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