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The Swedes Bar & Bistro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

The Swedes Bar & Bistro

4.5
4.5
17 Reviews
MXN310 to MXN500
European

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2 people
19:30
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Good for groups
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
    MXN310 to MXN500
  • Cuisines
    European, International, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    322 223 2353
  • Website
    http://www.theswedespv.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Edel Alvorado
  • Location
    154 Púlpito, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Dinner

    MX$500.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 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

Menu

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What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Good for groups

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Good for groups

17 Reviews

  1. Michael

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and service, was disappointed that the Swedes Burger wasn't available as that was what we went for.

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  2. April

    VIP

    Omaha

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Swedes, have always had great service. We love meatball Monday. But have gone many other nights. Sit by a window!

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  3. Iván

    Puerto Vallarta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente lugar para probar algo nuevo, ya sea con amigos o familia

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  4. Brad

    Chicago

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were again delighted with our dining experience at The Swedes. We have sat in the main dining room and at the upstairs bar over many years. We had the Gravlax, Beet Salad, Surf & Turf, and Beef Tenderloin. Our food was excellent and the service was attentive.

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  5. Will

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Horrible Experience. Lobster Bisque took a long time to be served. Once served it came out cold. Told manager who got an attitude and took back soup and microwaved it. Waited another 30 minutes for the chicken Caesar salad. Decided to just pay for the soup and leave. Warning: Do not eat here! Terrible service.

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  6. leslie

    New Mexico

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was ridiculously slow and the food was cold.

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  7. Jason

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambiance and service but the Holiday dinner was very disappointing. The short rib was very dry and chunky and didn’t taste or look great. The desserts weren’t very good either.

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  8. Joann

    Puerto Vallarta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 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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  9. Andrew

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 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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  10. Tim

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    335 reviews

    5.0

    335 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 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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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 4.5 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:30
Booked 3 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
  • Area
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    MXN310 to MXN500
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wine
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