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

Happy Hour: Mon - Thurs, 4:30-6:00

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

Rooftop Dining available Wed - Sun starting at 5:00

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August Sunday Suppers

Every Sunday, we offer a 3-course menu for $40 prepared by our Sous Chef, Hannah Coffey. Menu items cannot be ordered à la carte and have limited availability.

Summer Rooftop Series: All Grown Up!!

Take a step back through time to when life was a lot simpler and sillier! We will be playing games, sipping on house-made Capri Suns & Zimas while snacking on Uncrustables or Hot Pockets! We’ll feature some fun desserts as well to finish off the night. We’ll have board games and music from the 80s to the early 2000s! Join us as we let loose and rewind on August 26th!

Features Overview

Every Sunday 1/2-priced oysters & champagne

Served in our Lounge

(VALET AVAILABLE EVERY EVENING STARTING AT 5)

CHEF’S NIGHTLY SPECIALS

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

MELON GAZPACHO 9

HALIBUT CEVICHE 18

avocado mousse, bottarga, tortilla

SHRIMP CAVATAPPI 34

lemon-pistachio pesto, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, lemon oil

SEARED HALIBUT 48

coconut rice cake, curry, pickled beet salad

BONE-IN VEAL CHOP (14oz) 68

caramelized onion & mushroom soubise, rapini, charred tomato & confit garlic butter

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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. 


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.


 

We can't wait to see you.

 
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259 W. Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507

 

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