The Rum Runner Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing The Rum Runner, a classy seafood venue located at 816 Ocean Ave in Sea Bright, NJ. This restaurant offers a variety of amenities such as reservations, delivery, takeout, vegan options, outdoor seating, and more. The menu includes exquisite dishes like coconut shrimp, calamari, tuna tartare, scallops entrée, linguine with attitude, and chef assortments of bread with flavored dips. Customers rave about the spectacular views overlooking the bay, delicious drinks like pear tini and espresso martini, and the impeccable service provided by the friendly staff. The ambiance, with its breathtaking scenery and elegant decor, sets the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience. Whether you're looking for a casual brunch, a romantic dinner, or a fun happy hour spot, The Rum Runner is a must-visit destination for seafood lovers.
Lunch
Cheese Board
Gluten free available. Chef selected cheese, mixed nuts, seasonal jam, crackers, crostini grapes,
Dark + Stormy Wings
Gluten free available. Bleu cheese dressing, celery.
Parmesan Garlic Wings
Gluten free available. Bleu cheese dressing, celery.
Prosciutto Flatbread
Roasted red peppers, mozzarella, ricotta, truffle honey.
Jerk Chicken Lettuce Cups
Rum charred pineapple, candied cashews, pickled onions, lime aioli., butterhead lettuce
Coconut Shrimp
Thai chili slaw, spicy mayo.
Island Style Calamari
Crispy banana peppers, balsamic drizzle, lime aioli.
Goat Cheese Fritters
Topped with crushed pistachios and a drizzle of honey
Lobster Guacamole
house made fresh guacamole, chunky lobster meat, wonton chips
Octopus Ceviche
Citrus, tomato sauce, peppers, onions, cilantro, wonton chips
Spicy Ahi Tuna Nachos
Wonton chips, jalapeno, pickled carrots, spicy mayo, sesame seeds.
Shrimp + Lobster Bisque
French Onion Soup
Gluten Free Available. Topped with crispy onions
Seafood Chowder
Shrimp Cocktail
Gluten free. lemon, cocktail sauce.
Long Island Blue Point Oysters
Gluten free. Cucumber mint mignonette, lemon, cocktail sauce.
Little Neck Clams
Gluten free. lemon, cocktail sauce.
Chilled Sampler
Gluten free. [] shrimp, [] oysters, [] clams, cucumber mint mignonette, lemon, cocktail sauce.
Rum Runner Sampler
Gluten free. Chilled lobster tail, [] jumbo shrimp, [] Long Island blue point oysters, [] little neck clams, drawn butter, remoulade, cucumber mint mignonette, lemon, cocktail sauce.
Linguine With Attitude
Littleneck clams, shrimp, spicy white wine butter sauce.
Grouper
sweet + spicy plantains, red pepper relish
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Sage brown butter sauce, toasted pecans
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Agave cream sauce, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds
Fish & Chips
Beer Battered Cod, house cut steak fries, rum runner slaw, remoulade
Jerk Mahi Tacos
Avocado, mango habanero salsa, pickled onion, lime aioli, wild rice pilaf, rum runner slaw
Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Avocado, charred pineapple, black beans, spicy mayo, wild rice pilaf, rum runner slaw
Caesar
Split romaine heart, roasted red peppers, croutons, everything parmesan crisp, sun-dried tomato oil, caesar dressing
Betty
Gluten free available. Vegan available. Mixed greens, feta, apple, walnuts, craisins, balsamic vinaigrette.
Autumn Kale
Kale, goat cheese, roasted sweet potato, red onions, candied pecans, pumpkin seeds, apple cider vinaigrette Gluten free available. Vegan available.
Chopped
Gluten free available. Vegan available. Chopped romaine, olives, tomato, cucumber, vinegar peppers, pecorino, red wine vinaigrette.
Winter Wedge
Dried cranberries. grape tomatoes, red onions, bleu cheese crumbles, candied pecans, creamy peppercorn dressing Gluten free available
Cobb
Gluten free. Romaine, bacon, red onion, hard boiled egg, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette.
Steak + Burrata
Gluten free. Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, bacon, pickled red onion, balsamic vinaigrette.
USDA Prime Burger
Gluten free available. oz patty, swiss, charred pineapple, dark & storm BBQ, crispy onions, brioche bun
Black Bean Burger
Pickled onion, lettuce, avocado, chipotle mayo, brioche bun.
Chicken Salad
Gluten free available. Lettuce, tomato, almonds, multigrain.
Grilled Chicken
Gluten free available. Avocado, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, spicy mayo, brioche bun.
BLT
Gluten free available. bacon, romaine, ripe tomatoes, mayo, toasted sourdough.
Turkey Reuben
Gluten free available. Sliced turkey breast, Swiss, coleslaw, Russian dressing, sourdough.
Rum Runner Grilled Cheese
Gluten free available. Cheddar, boursin, arugula, sourdough.
Short Rib Sandwich
Swiss, banana peppers, caramelized onions, lime aioli, arugula, rosemary focaccia
Crab Cake
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, tartar sauce, brioche bun.
Tuna Salad
Lettuce, tomato, onion served on marbled rye bread Gluten free available
Lobster Roll
Gluten free available. Cold lobster salad, arugula, split top bun.
Parmesan Fries
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Balsamic glaze, pecorino
Wild Rice Pilaf
Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pancetta.
Tempura Green Beans
Lemon pepper, shaved pecorino. Add truffle oil for an additional cost.
Cheese Board
Gluten free available. Chef selected cheese, mixed nuts, seasonal jam, crackers, crostini grapes,
Dark + Stormy Wings
Gluten free available. Bleu cheese dressing, celery.
Parmesan Garlic Wings
Gluten free available. Bleu cheese dressing, celery.
Prosciutto Flatbread
Roasted red peppers, mozzarella, ricotta, truffle honey.
Jerk Chicken Lettuce Cups
Rum charred pineapple, candied cashews, pickled onions, lime aioli, butterhead lettuce
Coconut Shrimp
Thai chili slaw, spicy mayo.
Island Style Calamari
Crispy banana peppers, balsamic drizzle, lime aioli.
Mojito Mussels
Gluten free available. New Zealand mussels, rum butter sauce, mint, crostini
Goat Cheese Fritters
topped with crushed pistachios and a drizzle of honey
Octopus Ceviche
Citrus tomato sauce, peppers, onions, cilantro, wonton chips
Spicy Ahi Tuna Nachos
Wonton chips, jalapeno, pickled carrots, spicy mayo, sesame seeds.
Shrimp + Lobster Bisque
French Onion Soup
Gluten free available. topped with crispy onions
Seafood Chowder
Shrimp Cocktail
Gluten free. Lemon, cocktail sauce.
Long Island Blue Point Oysters
Gluten free. Cucumber mint mignonette, lemon, cocktail sauce.
Little Neck Clams
Gluten free. Lemon, cocktail sauce.
Chilled Sampler
Gluten free. [] shrimp, [] oysters, [] clams, cucumber mint mignonette, lemon, cocktail sauce.
Rum Runner Sampler
Gluten free. Chilled lobster tail, [] jumbo shrimp, [] Long Island blue point oysters, [] little neck clams, drawn butter, remoulade, cucumber mint mignonette, lemon, cocktail sauce.
Linguine With Attitude
Littleneck clams, shrimp, spicy white wine butter sauce.
Seafood Risotto
Scallops, shrimp, chunk lobster meat, tomato risotto, pecorino.
Lobster Mac N' Cheese
Sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, pecorino, seasoned breadcrumbs.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
sage brown butter sauce, toasted pecans
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Agave cream sauce, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds
Caesar Salad
Split romaine hearts, everything parmesan crisp, Roasted red peppers, croutons, sun-dried tomato oil, Caesar dressing.
Betty
Gluten free available. Vegan available. Mixed greens, feta, apple, walnuts, craisins, balsamic vinaigrette.
Autumn Kale
Gluten free available. Vegan available. Goat cheese, roasted sweet potato, red onion, candied pecans, pumpkins seeds, apple cider vinaigrette
Chopped
Gluten free. Vegan available. Chopped romaine, olives, tomato, cucumber, vinegar peppers, pecorino, red wine vinaigrette.
Winter Wedge
Iceberg lettuce, dried cranberries, grape tomatoes, red onion, bleu cheese crumbles, candied pecans, creamy peppercorn dressing
Cobb
Gluten free. Romaine, bacon, red onion, hard boiled egg, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette.
Steak + Burrata
Gluten free. Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, bacon, pickled red onion, balsamic vinaigrette.
Bell + Evans Chicken
mashed potatoes, green beans, bbq butter GF
Oz Herb Marinated Skirt Steak
Sauteed green beans & grape tomatoes, chimichurri.
Oz NY Strip
Certified angus beef. grilled asparagus, fingerling potatoes, veal demi-glace.
Oz Filet Mignon
Roasted petite carrots, garlic mashed potatoes, crispy onions, veal demi-glace.
Honey Rum Glazed Short Rib
Slow braised short rib, mashed sweet potatoes, roasted root vegetables
Veal Porterhouse
oz, garlic mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, demi- glace
USDA Prime Burger
oz patty, swiss cheese, charred pineapple, dark & stormy BBQ, crispy onions, brioche bun served with french fries
Pan Seared Salmon
Gluten free. Fingerling potatoes, herb roasted zucchini, sun-dried tomato pan sauce.
Mahi Mahi
Island style. wild rice pilaf. mango habanero salsa
Grouper
Sweet + spicy plantains, red pepper relish
Crab Cakes
Fingerling potatoes, sauteed garlic kale, pineapple rum tartar sauce
Almond Crusted Tuna
Coconut rice, sauteed garlic kale, teriyaki soy glaze
Fish + Chips
Beer- battered cod, house - cut steak fries, rum runner slaw, pineapple rum tartar sauce
Jerk Mahi Tacos
Avocado, mango habanero salsa, pickled onions, lime aioli, wild rice pilaf, rum runner slaw
Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Avocado, black beans, charred pineapple, spicy mayo, wild rice pilaf, rum runner slaw
Parmesan Fries
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Balsamic glaze. pecorino
Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pancetta.
Wild Rice Pilaf
Tempura Green Beans
Lemon pepper, shaved pecorino.