Another healthy option is Nautical Bowls: Plant-based, gluten, soy and dairy-free acai and smoothie bowls made with organic and natural ingredients. These bowls are as beautiful as they are tasty and nutritious. Some fan favorites from the menu include the classic “Nauti Bowl” with acai, peanut butter, bananas, granola and cacao nibs and the “Paddle Bowl” with tropical layers of coconut and mango.
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Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Great experience! I got the blue bay bowl and it was delicious and came out very quickly! My sister got the rainbow reef which was amazing as well! It’s a bit expensive but very yummy!
Meghanne Potter
Jul 30, 2025
4
Super yummy bowls with lots of options for bases and toppings. They have a peanut butter machine that makes fresh peanut butter (which you can also buy by the jar to take home!). A little pricey, but that’s pretty standard anywhere you can get these now. Highly recommend!
Lily Kay
Jul 12, 2025
5
1st time and honestly not even sure where to begin. I'm not even sure what i was eating but it was delicious! It was not sweet like icecream, wasnt tart like yogurt, and it was very light and not heavy at all. Not syrupy like some other smoothies/bowls with similar price point.
1st impression: eh, limited parking. I got the middle size (16oz) why not, and holy cow, does that say $16.17, and...OMG its HUGE. --
But there was Nothing I didn't like about it. I loved every ingredient. I loved how not sweet nor globby, but refreshing it was. I loved how the white part had consistency like icecream without the sweetness. I loved how I didnt feel thirsty afterward. I loved how unlike yogurt-based, my stomach didn't feel heavy. I loved how biting into it didn't give me brain freeze or sensitive teeth shocks. I loved how it survived a 10min commute to my next destination without melting! I loved how even though $16 made my jaw drop a little, I ate The Whole Thing.
Hana Alvey
Jun 27, 2025
5
I love nautical bowls! Super clean and positive atmosphere, and their bowls are tasty and don’t feel overly sugared. They don’t take any cuts :)
Carrie Miller
Jun 15, 2025
5
Our family of 5 loved every one of our bowls! Tables had jars of talk topic questions that were a nice touch to spur conversation while we waited for our bowls. Super sweet and friendly staff!
Mary Marcia Brown
Jun 12, 2025
5
My Dad & I stopped in to each try out a delicious bowl. We were greeted by the owner who was very welcoming, as he shared more with us about the "nautical" experience and made a few recommendations. We tried them and they were the BEST! Looking forward to our next visit already!
Ami-Ruth Young
Jun 8, 2025
5
Got three build your own bowls for myself and my daughters. They were SO good! Tried the Açaí and the strawberry bases and both were delicious. Peanut butter is a must on your bowl! Staff was super friendly and helpful. We can’t wait to come back!
Christine Lang
Apr 12, 2025
5
5 Stars – Fresh, Delicious, and Full of Flavor!
We had such a great experience at Nautical Bowls in Durham! Mike ordered the Oatmeal Peanut Butter Banana bowl and absolutely loved it—it was hearty, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. I went with the “Create Your Own” option, and every single ingredient was super fresh and delicious. You can really taste the quality in each bite. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the vibe in the store was clean and welcoming. We’ll definitely be back soon!
Katherine Gallagher
Jan 26, 2025
5
The Duke Club soccer team came here for a Sunday morning breakfast and it was so delicious! The service was fast and the atmosphere was very welcoming. We loved the big surf board table and had a great time enjoying our bowls. We will definitely be back!
Ricki Leak
Nov 22, 2024
5
Nautical Bowls is all about superfoods. I tried the Peanut Butter Oatmeal Honey Bowl. The peanut butter is made fresh, the bananas are ripe and chilled to stay fresh. Chocolate sauce and honey are drizzled on top of the bowl. Additionally the oatmeal is creamy has a great consistency and is super healthy.
I will surely be back. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful. Great hospitality and customer service is great!
John Doe
Nov 2, 2024
5
Quick service. Basically no line.
Good food. Lots of options and they will customize. The bowels are a little sweeter than would be ideal but still they are pretty healthy.
Finding parking on the weekend can be a little tough.
T Sanford (MissTRee)
Nov 2, 2024
5
I visited in late September. The inside is so clean and inviting with a nautical theme, of course. There was a customer waiting for her order so I went to the ladies' room. The bathroom was the cleanest of all public restaurant bathrooms I'd been in for a very long time. For me, a clean place to eat is priceless!! Since I had never been here and didn't know much about it, the server, Kate, was kindly willing to answer my questions. One of the most pleasant servers encounteredin awhile, I'd say.
I ordered the paddle bowl with bananas as an extra topping. I watched as she layered up the goodness...it was beautiful!! And I told Kate that. I was so pleased that we both forgot about those bananas I paid for. At any rate, I forgive you, Kate.
I do plan to stop by again soon anyway. I'll be looking for the same results, if not better!
If you noticed that I gave only 4 stars for service... Kate and I know why I did that.
