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The Swedes Bar & Bistro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

The Swedes Bar & Bistro

4.6
4.6
10 Reviews
Mex$310 to Mex$500
European

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Celebrating its 15th year, The Swedes Bar and Bistro opened its doors in 2009. Since then, it's become a go-to spot for people from all over the world. We are a 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers choice award winner, given to the top 10% of restaurants based on guest experience. Great food, friendly service, and a fun vibe at the corner of Olas Altas and Calle Pulpito just one block from the famous Los Muertos beach make The Swedes a must-visit on any trip to Puerto Vallarta. Many people head straight to The Swedes after a long day of travel; or as the farewell meal before heading home. In addition to our delicious food and drinks, we also offer a curated selection of Mexican wines. Discover the rich and diverse flavors of Mexican viticulture while enjoying our vibrant atmosphere. We can't wait to serve you and become your favorite spot in Puerto Vallarta! Proprietor: Christopher Maluck Manager & Sommelier: Daniel Mendez Chef: Edel Alvarado English spoken - Great for groups!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    Mex$310 to Mex$500
  • Cuisines
    European, International, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    322 223 2353
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Edel Alvorado
  • Neighbourhood
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Cross Street
    Calle Pulpito and Olas Altas street right next to The Pinnacle funicular
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi/Uber nearby
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve Dinner Dec 24

    MX$250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    We are thrilled you are considering The Swedes for your holiday meal! Chef Edel Alvarado works hard to prepare a fresh quality meal with hints of home while our service team welcomes you as family. Menu is posted on our website https://www.theswedespv.com/holidays ​ A curated wine pairing menu will be available for additional charge vegetarian option available ​ Regular menu not available during holiday events *Reservations are highly recommended for holiday meals and because of high demand there is a deposit required with your reservation
    Christmas Eve Dinner Dec 24 photo
  • Christmas Dinner Dec 25th

    MX$250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    We are thrilled you are considering The Swedes for your holiday meal! Chef Edel Alvarado works hard to prepare a fresh quality meal with hints of home while our service team welcomes you as family. Menu is posted on our website https://www.theswedespv.com/holidays ​ A curated wine pairing menu will be available for additional charge vegetarian option available ​ Regular menu not available during holiday events *Reservations are highly recommended for holiday meals and because of high demand there is a deposit required with your reservation
    Christmas Dinner Dec 25th photo
  • New Years Eve Dinner

    MX$500.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    We are thrilled you are considering The Swedes for your holiday meal! Chef Edel Alvarado works hard to prepare a fresh quality meal with hints of home while our service team welcomes you as family. ​ A curated wine pairing menu will be available for additional charge vegetarian option available ​ *Reservations are highly recommended for holiday meals and because of high demand there is a deposit required with your reservation.
    New Years Eve Dinner photo

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Good for groups

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Good for groups

10 Reviews
  1. Joann

    Puerto Vallarta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience, nice menu options, food perfect! Great service also!!

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  2. Andrew

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice meal. Nicer on the inside than I would have guessed from the exterior

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  3. Tim

    Las Vegas

    334 reviews

    5.0

    334 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another incredibly good meal at The Swedes. Over the years—our first visit was in 2016–we’ve always had consistently great experiences at The Swedes. This was at least our 20th time there and, as always, from start to finish, everything was exceptionally good.

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  4. Jeffrey

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So happy we chose this restaurant for our dinner, food was delicious, service was outstanding and the 80’s music videos playing was great.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our best dining experiences in PV! Try the tangerine martinis - yum yum yummy yum! The gazpacho was the best we’ve had in years! Awesome service Carlos! Awesome food!

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  6. Mike

    VIP

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been visiting Puerto Vallarta for years, and The Swedes is always a top destination on my list. Every time I stop by, I'm consistently impressed by the world-class service and exceptional food. It's an absolute must-visit every time I'm in town!

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  7. Matthew

    Monterrey

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We've eaten here many times and really like the food and the location. The service is usually very good, but this time there was some sort of problem in the kitchen and we had to wait something like 45 minutes for our food after ordering. They were apologetic and the food was great, but we were very hungry and a bit put off by the delay. However, I should repeat that this is the first time we've had this problem and we've eaten here many times.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated as requested at a balcony table on 2nd floor, which had a nice view. Our salads were very delicious, but the entree was somewhat dry (overcooked) pork tenderloin, that wasn’t so appealing to our palates. Our server was a little overzealous at pitching bar drinks (upselling)., and our bar drinks were just OK. Overall this meal was higher priced and offered less value compared to other dining choices we found on our visit to Puerto Vallarta, so we’re not as enthusiastic fans of The Swedes as we were from our past experiences (that were great) dining there.

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  9. Derrick

    Puerto Vallarta

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for the Swedish Meatball’s but IKEA is just as good. The cucumber salad and mashed potatoes were the standouts for me

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  10. Corey

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and staff was very attentive. I liked the selections on the menu. The breaded chicken was good. The chicken deluxe with mushroom risotto was excellent .

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FAQs

The Swedes Bar & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 322 223 2353.

The Swedes Bar & Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Swedes Bar & Bistro

154 Púlpito, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Calle Pulpito and Olas Altas street right next to The Pinnacle funicular
  • Neighbourhood
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    Mex$310 to Mex$500
  • Cuisines
    European, International, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Taxi/Uber nearby
  • Executive Chef
    Edel Alvorado
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine
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