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

Sunday, June 14, 2026

CAJUN POTATO SOUP 9

CRISPY SMOKED PORK BELLY 20

summer chow chow, bourbon-cherry reduction

BEEF TIP CAVATAPPI 38

sweet corn, roasted poblano peppers, piquillo peppers, cajun corn cream queso fresco

SEARED SEABASS 52

red pepper & onion quinoa, cucumber, honeydew & fennel salad, chipotle-rum paint

14 OZ BONE-IN VEAL CHOP 75

pink peppercorn crust, oyster mushroom risotto, tart cherry demi glace

SUNDAY SUPPER

3-COURSES // $40

PANZANELLA TOSCANA

focaccia, local tomatoes, fresh herbs

GRILLED CHICKEN RATATOUILLE

local onion, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper

LEMON BAR

powdered sugar, whipped cream


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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