I went to Pete Davidson's Pebble Bar where a crab cake costs $30 and cocktails at least $20, and I'd go back again

Rachel AskinasiMay 29, 2022, 17:33 IST

I tried Pebble Bar and already want to go back.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Pete Davidson and other celebrities invested in Pebble Bar at Rockefeller Center.
It's inside a four-story converted townhouse next to the NBC studios home to "Saturday Night Live."

Pebble Bar is a celebrity-backed, swanky new bar in a four-story Rockefeller Center townhouse that promises both luxury and good vibes.

Celebrity investors include Justin Theroux (left), Pete Davidson (center), and Nicholas Braun (right).Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Nordstrom and Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images and Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Champagne Collet & OBC Wines

I wanted to see for myself what the hype was about, so I was determined to get a reservation.

The townhome (left) is just a few steps away from the heart of Rockefeller Center (right).Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The exclusive vibes first hit me before I even entered the space.

I saw the door setup as I walked along 49th St.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The entryway is dark and has a luxurious feel, which continued as I walked up the navy and brown staircase.

The lobby of Pebble Bar.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

First, I saw the second-floor bar, which is for drinks only.

The second-floor bar at Pebble Bar.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Finally, my table was ready and I headed upstairs to the even more exclusive third-floor lounge.

The third-floor dining area at Pebble Bar.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

There's a fourth floor used for VIPs and private events that's only accessible by elevator. I wasn't allowed up during my visit.

A look at the fourth floor of Pebble Bar.Nicole Franzen for Pebble Par

On the third floor, even just 10 minutes after 5 p.m., the room started to fill up with other diners clad in chic business and dinner-wear.

The dining area filled up shortly after opening.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The menu features intricate, thought-out drinks, a selection of wine and beer, and limited snacks.

The food and cocktail menu at Pebble Bar.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

A server mentioned that the 500 Miles High and the Rawhide Margarita were the most popular and debatably the best drinks on the menu — of course I took her suggestion.

A Rawhide Margarita (left) and the 500 Miles High cocktail (right) from Pebble Bar.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

A server mentioned that the 500 Miles High and the Rawhide Margarita were the most popular and debatably the best drinks on the menu — of course I took her suggestion.

When it comes to food, I was told that the chips with dip and the deviled eggs are two of the most popular small bites.

Deviled eggs (left) and chips with dip (right) from Pebble Bar.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

For the slightly more substantial eats, she said the crab cake is a top choice for diners.

A crab cake from Pebble Bar.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I was intrigued by the fact that there was ceviche on the menu, so I wanted to give that a try, too.

Ceviche at Pebble Bar.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Even though the prices are far higher than I would care to spend, there was something about being inside this small, intimate spot that makes me want to go back again.

I'll be back, Pebble Bar.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I made Gordon Ramsay's 'perfect' 10-minute burger and it tasted restaurant-worthy

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I went to Pete Davidson's Pebble Bar where a crab cake costs $30 and cocktails at least $20, and I'd go back again

Pebble Bar is a celebrity-backed, swanky new bar in a four-story Rockefeller Center townhouse that promises both luxury and good vibes.

I wanted to see for myself what the hype was about, so I was determined to get a reservation.

The exclusive vibes first hit me before I even entered the space.

The entryway is dark and has a luxurious feel, which continued as I walked up the navy and brown staircase.

First, I saw the second-floor bar, which is for drinks only.

Finally, my table was ready and I headed upstairs to the even more exclusive third-floor lounge.

There's a fourth floor used for VIPs and private events that's only accessible by elevator. I wasn't allowed up during my visit.

On the third floor, even just 10 minutes after 5 p.m., the room started to fill up with other diners clad in chic business and dinner-wear.

The menu features intricate, thought-out drinks, a selection of wine and beer, and limited snacks.

A server mentioned that the 500 Miles High and the Rawhide Margarita were the most popular and debatably the best drinks on the menu — of course I took her suggestion.

When it comes to food, I was told that the chips with dip and the deviled eggs are two of the most popular small bites.

For the slightly more substantial eats, she said the crab cake is a top choice for diners.

I was intrigued by the fact that there was ceviche on the menu, so I wanted to give that a try, too.

Even though the prices are far higher than I would care to spend, there was something about being inside this small, intimate spot that makes me want to go back again.