About Hungry Ape
Found at the Vinetown area, Hungry Ape is a restaurant that has become part of the Vinetown dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Whangārei, within walking distance of the centre.
Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at modern, international-style food venues like this, favourites such as slow-cooked lamb and share plates are usually on the menu. With 12 international options across Whangārei, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.
Hungry Ape opens 6 days a week and is closed on Tuesdays. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 8:30 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 45 hours each week.
As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.
