Dudley's on Short
Dudley's on Short
Lexington Kentucky Fine Dining Since 1981
 

Dudley’s on Short

 
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Private Dining available for large groups

1/2 Price Oysters / Every Sunday starting at 5:00

Valentine’s Day Reservations now available (3-courses / $95 per person)

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BOOK YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY TABLE TODAY!

Special pre-fixe Valentine’s Dinner Menu coming soon (3-courses // $95 per person)

Every Sunday 1/2-priced oysters & champagne

Served in our Lounge

(VALET AVAILABLE EVERY EVENING STARTING AT 5)

CHEF’S NIGHTLY SPECIALS

Friday, January 9th, 2026

CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP w/ CHEDDAR CHEESE 9

SMOKED SALMON TARTINE 16

toasted house rye bread, smoked salmon, shallot & cranberry chutney, goat cheese crumble, frisee

SWORDFISH 48

parsnip puree, sauteed kale, butternut squash & radicchio, blackberry gastrique, frisee, maldon salt & olive oil

CONFIT PORK RIGATONI 38

sweet potato chipotle cream sauce, poblano, pearl onion, chimichurri drizzle & manchego

GRILLED BONE -IN -VEAL CHOP 14oz 70

garlic parmesan croquettes, sundried basil butter, roasted brussels sprouts

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259 West Short Street

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone

859-252-1010

Hours

Dinner- Sun -Thurs 5:00 - 10:00

Dinner- Fri - Sat 5:00 - 11:00

Brunch: Fri, Sat, & Sun 11:00 - 2:30



the best of bluegrass hospitality in The Heart of downtown Lexington

Dudley's on Short has been a Lexington staple and culinary trailblazer since 1981. We prioritize local foods, preparing the finest ingredients simply and with exceptional hospitality. 

About Us

Winner of

Southern Living’s Best of the South — Restaurant: Kentucky in 2017 and 2019


Voted by Open Table diners as one of the best restaurants around.


 

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259 W. Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507

 

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