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

Dudley’s on Short

 

CELEBRATING 45 YEARS

NIGHTLY SPECIALS LISTED BELOW

PRIVATE DINING & GIFT CARD INQUIRIES

AVAILABLE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE

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Rooftop Garden Seating Now Available

Wednesday-Sunday, starting at 5PM.

Make A Request For Your Reservations Today!

(VALET AVAILABLE EVERY EVENING STARTING AT 5)

CHEF’S NIGHTLY SPECIALS

Monday, August 3, 2026

TOMATO BISQUE 9

FETTUCCINI & CONFIT PORK 38

red onions, local oyster mushrooms, tasso ham cream sauce

MERO SEABASS 50

sweet corn puree, cauliflower florentine, green tomato relish, brown butter cornbread crumbs

GRILLED 14 OZ BONE-IN VEAL CHOP 75

crispy new potatoes, baby cauliflower, onion jam compound butter

LEXINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK

JULY 23rd - AUGUST 2nd

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SUPPER STARTING AGAIN AUGUST 9TH

3-courses // $40

“homestyle” dinner every week starting at 5:00


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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VALET AVAILABLE EVERY EVENING STARTING AT 5:00 PM

XPRESS VALET (859) 322-2171

 

Hours

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

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

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

Contact Us

859-252-1010

259 West Short Street

Lexington, KY 40507

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