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
Friday, August 14, 2026
CHEESEBURGER SOUP 9
KENTUCKYAKI STEAK TARTAR 18
egg yolks, sesame-wasabi dijon, sesame lavash
BLACKENED SHRIMP & ANDOUILLE CAMPANELLE 38
sweet corn & roasted poblano cream, sauteed red pepper, onion & sweet corn
SEARED RED SNAPPER 46
herb & citrus spaghetti squash, pine nuts, caper berry, olive & tomato relish, citrus-pistachio whipped ricotta, crunchy focaccia
GRILLED 14oz. BONE-IN VEAL CHOP 75
loaded twice-baked potato, roasted brussels sprouts, honey-habanero & mustard 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.