The Swedes Bar & Bistro

4.6

11 Reviews

Mex$310 to Mex$500

European

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 7 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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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

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.

What 11 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

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Puerto Vallarta
Good for groups
Puerto Vallarta
Good for groups

11 Reviews

J
Jason
VIP
Philadelphia
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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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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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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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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Jeffrey
Puerto Vallarta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 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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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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Mike
VIP
Calgary
4 reviews
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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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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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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Derrick
Puerto Vallarta
15 reviews
3.0
15 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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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 11 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.theswedespv.com/
Phone number
322 223 2353

The Swedes Bar & Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve Dinner

Menu

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

FAQs

Does The Swedes Bar & Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Swedes Bar & Bistro restaurant rated?

Is The Swedes Bar & Bistro currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information