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The Swedes Bar & Bistro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

The Swedes Bar & Bistro

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • US Thanksgiving Dinner

    MX$500.00 per person

    Prepaid

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Thanksgiving dinner with a touch of continental flair. Here's a menu that blends American tradition with European culinary influences. Each year The Swedes Bar & Bistro culinary team presents a three course meal with two options per course. The final menu will be announced just a few weeks prior on or around November 1st. Your paid reservation has a deposit of $500 pesos per person. This is not the price of the meal but a deposit that will be applied to the final price when the menu is announced. Your deposit and optional gratuity will be applied to the final check presented at the time of service. There is a 5% administrative fee on cancellations, cancellations less than 48 hours prior to service are not refundable.

Menu

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What 7 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

7 Reviews

  1. Jeffrey

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 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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  3. Mike

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 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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  4. Matthew

    Monterrey

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 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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  6. Derrick

    Puerto Vallarta

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 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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  7. Corey

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 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 7 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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