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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NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR OUR SPECIAL EASTER BRUNCH // APRIL 5 // 11:00 - 2:30

2-Course Meal $40 /// 3-Course Meal $50 (menu coming soon)

Every Sunday 1/2-priced oysters & champagne

Served in our Lounge

(VALET AVAILABLE EVERY EVENING STARTING AT 5)

CHEF’S NIGHTLY SPECIALS

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

TOMATO BISQUE 9

CRAB RANGOON EMPANADAS 20

sweet & spicy chili sauce

BEEF TIP FARFALLE PASTA 40

poblano cream, bell pepper & onion, queso fresco, cilantro

CORAL COD 43

rapini, red quinoa, cauliflower soubise, citrus-hazelnut gremolata

24oz BONE-IN PORTERHOUSE 95

honey roasted carrots, smoked goat cheese mac, rosemary & roasted garlic butter


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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