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The Swedes Bar & Bistro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

The Swedes Bar & Bistro

4.5
4.5
26 Reviews
MXN310 to MXN500
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Gluten-free-friendly
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 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Menu

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What 26 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Swedes Bar & Bistro is a vibrant spot known for its "exceptional food" and "world-class service," making it a top choice for many. Its convenient location near Palm Cabaret and the "lovely ambiance" enhance the dining experience. Highlights include "tangerine martinis" and "gazpacho." Great for pre-show dinners!

26 Reviews

  1. Matthew

    VIP

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Swedes was great, as always. Good food and service. It’s frustrating that they seem to randomly only take cash. Every few days they just don’t take card. Which seems a bit too often for it to be random. That’s my only complaint.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service . We sat upstairs and it was wonderful.

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  3. Randall

    VIP

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere, great service and good food made for a nice experience

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  4. Terri

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with amazing service. Lovely decorations.

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  5. Wayne

    Fort Lauderdale

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing food, fantastic service, and a great location!!!!

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  6. John

    VIP

    Chicago

    197 reviews

    4.0

    197 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Swede’s is our go to pre-show dinner location. The food is solid, the drinks are good and the service is great. It’s only 2 minutes yo the Palm Cabaret!

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  7. Scott S.

    New York City

    28 reviews

    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is pretty good, ex soups which were salty and bland. Service is inattentive and some times poor. Perhaps a language barrier. Setting is convenient with a nice street view.

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  8. Nestor

    Puerto Vallarta

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely a great experience. The staff, food, and ambiance were outstanding. The third time eating there, the Swedes never disappoints.

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  9. Michael

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    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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  10. April

    VIP

    Omaha

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    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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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 26 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

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
  • Neighborhood
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine
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