FAQ

Mr. Watson is a botanical roast room, restaurant and bar in Amsterdam where open-fire cooking, mushrooms, fermentation, specialty coffee and bold cocktails come together. A fusion of raw urban energy and lush green abundance.

Yes. Everything we serve is fully plant-based and vegan. We don't lead with labels, we lead with flavour, craft and pure ingredients. This makes Mr. Watson a place for food lovers.

We specialise in exceptional mushrooms such as Lion's Mane, Hen of the Woods and oyster mushrooms, cooked over open fire and elevated with fermentation, smoke and deep umami.

Our Lion's Mane steak, marinated, pressed, and grilled over open fire. A dish with depth, bite and character.

Yes. While mushrooms are our belief system, we always offer dishes without mushrooms for guests who prefer different flavours.

You can order individual dishes or choose shared dining. We also offer a Chef's Menu and Extended Chef's Menu, taking you through our world of mushrooms, fire and fermentation.

Yes, pairings with cocktails, wine, beer, kombucha, and botanical sodas. All designed to match the dishes.

Fermentation is a core part of our kitchen. We make our own ferments and even use the brines in both dishes and cocktails.

Yes. We serve specialty coffee sourced directly from farmers who receive a fair price. During the day, we focus on coffee, and later the energy shifts towards cocktails and botanical drinks.

Mushroom coffee is specialty coffee enriched with extracts from mushrooms such as Lion's Mane, Reishi and Cordyceps. It adds earthy depth and is often chosen for focus, clarity or calm.

We offer Lion's Mane (clarity & focus), Reishi (calm & relaxation), and Cordyceps (energy & endurance). We also serve matcha and mushroom-infused matcha drinks.

Absolutely. We shake botanical and mushroom-forward cocktails, using ingredients from our fermentations. During the day, we also serve coffee cocktails and matcha cocktails.

We are open daily for lunch and dinner.

We are open Monday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, good wines and cocktails.

Yes, you can book through our website. Walk-ins are welcome when available.

Yes. We host groups from 8-10 people and events up to 120 guests, from business dinners and product launches to birthdays and weddings.

You'll find us at Wibautstraat 206, Amsterdam, easily accessible by bike, metro (Wibautstraat / Amstelstation) and public transport. Parking garages are nearby.

Yes. We offer gluten-free and allergy-friendly options. Let us know when booking or ask our hosts.

Children are welcome. Dogs are not allowed inside, as the law doesn't permit it.

Not yet. Soon we'll introduce coffee to go, focaccia takeaway and possibly lunch delivery for nearby offices.

Yes, we're hiring. Check out our careers page if you want to work with open fire, botanical flavours, cocktails and a vibrant service team.

Yes. Mr. Watson is created by the original founders of Mr. & Mrs. Watson, the award-winning plant-based restaurant formerly located on the Linnaeuskade in Amsterdam. We continue the same spirit of creativity, craft and botanical cooking. Now in our new home on Wibautstraat 206.