FAQ - Mr. & Mrs. Watson

How can I make a reservation?

You can find an online reservation tool on our homepage. This tool allows you to easily check current availability and make a reservation. Are you still unable to do so? You can always call us (020 261 9360) or send an e-mail (reservations@watson.bar). During evenings, e-mails may receive a later reply.

Do I have to make a reservation?

Booking a table for dinner is not obligatory, but highly recommended; especially during weekends. If it is not possible to book a table anymore, you are very welcome to come by and check whether there have been any last minute cancellations. We do not take reservations for the bar or the terrace. Before 18:30 and after 20:30 you will have the best chance at getting a table without a reservation.

I am on a diet, I have an allergy, I have an intolerance. Will I be able to eat at Mr. & Mrs. Watson’s?

We gladly take note of any diets, allergies and intolerances. Inform us about your wishes in your reservation so we can be well prepared and contact you in case of further questions. We always make sure there are enough nut and gluten free options on our menu. We very seldom use refined sugar and the vegan kitchen is by definition lactose free.

Is your restaurant accessible for wheelchairs?

The ground floor part of the restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but unfortunately, the basement, where our toilets are situated, is not.

Do you host groups and/or private parties?

Definitely. We can host groups with a maximum of 12 people on the ground floor and the basement is suitable for even larger groups or private parties. For groups of 8 or more people, we normally use a special shared dining menu: we serve a combination of dishes for all guests to share. In this way, we can serve all guests at the same time and everyone gets a chance to try all our dishes. The price is dependent of the number of courses and equal to our regular rate.

Are you organising a business dinner, babyshower, birthday or other event? Please enquire about the possibilities.

Can I bring my dog?

Definitely. Please tell us in advance, so we can find a quiet spot for your four footed friend.

How can I reach your restaurant by public transport?

Linnaeuskade is a side street of Middenweg and runs along the canal (Ringdijk) in East Amsterdam. Our restaurant is located just before the bridge after which Middenweg changes into Linnaeusstraat.

The closest stop is Oostpoort, where tram no.19 and bus no.41 both stop.

At Central Station, take the train to Amsterdam Muiderpoort (3 minutes). From Muiderpoort, you can walk to our restaurant (another 10 minutes), or take bus 41 in the direction of Holendrecht, get off at Oostpoort.
From bus and tram stop Oostpoort, walk straight on for a few minutes and take a left to Linnaeuskade after the bridge: our restaurant will be on your right, at number 3.

How can I reach your restaurant by car, and where can I park?

By car, you can reach us via highway ‘Ring-Oost’. Take exit S113 and follow direction ‘Watergraafsmeer’. Then, at the end of Middenweg, before the bridge over ‘Ringvaart’, take a right into Linnaeuskade and our restaurant will be on your right hand side, at number 3. In the shopping centre across the canal, you can find a spacious parking garage (Q-Park Oostpoort).
You can also park in the street: from monday until saturday (9AM-9PM) it costs EU2,40 per hour. Please note that across the canal, a higher parking rate applies.

Is your menu organic?

Our menu is organic for the most part. As a restaurant we hold the silver EKO-certificate (50%-80%). Our estimation is that 70% of our products are EKO-certified. That doesn’t mean the other 30% isn’t organic; sometimes products aren’t certified (yet). The percentage grows and eventually we’d like to go for the golden status.

How can you serve cheese in a vegan restaurant?

We serve 100% vegan cheese!

Can I buy the cheese to take away?

If we have enough cheese in stock, we do sell whole cheeses to take away. Please call us to enquire.

Can I order the cheese platter during lunch?

You can order our cheese platter all day.

Why do you imitate animal products like meat, egg and cheese?

We are convinced that many dishes do not owe their popularity to the fact that an animal was used in them, but to their texture and flavour or to a certain experience they may bring about. Our objective is to act as a bridge between ‘mainstream and plantbased food. For that reason, we would occasionally like to show that popular dishes containing egg, cheese or meat, are not dependent of these animal products.

Do you sell alcohol?

Yes, we do. We have an extensive menu with (mainly organic) appetizers, cocktails, wine, beer and licquors.

Why are there fries on your menu? Isn’t that unhealthy?

Mr. & Mrs. Watson is a vegan, or plantbased concept, which means that all food and drinks are free of animal products. Although we do not serve many deepfried products and use as many organic and unprocessed products as possible, vegan food (our concept included) isn’t by definition ‘healthy’.

Why not start a(n online) vegan cheese shop?

We would love to make even more people happy with our cheeses, but starting a store would demand making a new investment, for which we do not have the resources at the moment. We choose to first focus on our restaurant. Who knows what the future holds…

Do you sell giftcards?

Absolutely! You can buy them at our restaurant. Any desired amount may be chosen. Do you prefer to purchase a gift voucher online? That’s possible as well, via our website (at the ‘reserve’ screen).

Are you looking for new colleagues?

Sometimes we are. You can always let us know you are interested by sending your motivation and resume to hello@watson.bar, so we can get in touch whenever we have a suitable job offer.

Do you have any available press images?

Yes, you can find them through this link.