Dress Code, FAQs and Parking Tips
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE OR SUGGESTED ATTIRE?
The Château 13 dress code is "classy casual." Guests are invited to dress up, however classy casual attire is fitting as well. Men must have sleeves, preferably collars.
The following are NOT permitted:
baseball caps
visors
workout/gym attire
beach attire
IS BAR SEATING AVAILABLE FOR WALK-INS?
Bar seating is also by reservation, however we happily accommodate walk-ins when possible. As with tables, we strongly suggest booking a reservation for bar seating.
IF WE ARRIVE EARLY FOR OUR RESERVATION, CAN WE HAVE A DRINK?
We will happily serve guests beverages while they wait. As stated above, bar seating is by reservation also, so typically we only have standing room for guests who arrive early.
DO YOU SERVE LIQUOR?
No, we serve beer and wine only.
DO YOU HAVE A CORKAGE FEE?
Yes, our corkage fee is $35 per bottle of 750mL, with a limit of two bottles (or one magnum) per table.
DO YOU ACCOMMODATE VEGETARIANS AND/OR VEGANS?
Yes, we have vegetarian dishes on our menu (please reference our MENU page).
We happily accommodate vegan guests with minimum notice of 24 hours. Please call us for vegan requests.
ARE CHILDREN WELCOME?
Yes, well behaved children are welcome. We do not have high chairs or booster seats, though. We do not have a dedicated children's menu, however we happily create bespoke dishes using menu ingredients.
PARKING - CHÂTEAU 13 EXCLUSIVE LOTS
We have TWO lots for exclusive Château 13 parking between the hours of 5:00pm and midnight on days we are open.
1 - the thin lot connected to the south side of our building
2 - the lot adjacent (on the south side) to our private lot is exclusively available to Château 13 guests between the hours of 5:00 to midnight. (This lot is on the northeast corner of 13th Street and 6th Avenue West, look for our white parking signs at the entrance.)
Feel free to park in either of these lots for as long as you'd like while you are inside Château 13.
NEARBY COVERED GARAGE PARKING
There are two parking garages within a 5-minute walk of Château 13:
1 - The Manatee County Public Parking Garage
10th Street West and Manatee Avenue West
FREE parking after 5:00pm on weekdays
FREE parking all day Saturday and Sunday
2 - Bradenton Financial Center
1401 Manatee Avenue West
Follow posted signage for rules and regulations.
STREET PARKING
Street parking is available on both sides of 13th Street just in front of Château 13. Make sure to park in the direction of traffic and pay attention to the time restrictions on the posted signs.
Most surrounding blocks downtown offer street parking also. You are safe to park on any of those streets as long as you obey the posted signs.