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

Sunday, February 21, 2026

TOMATO BISQUE 9

CRAB RANGOON EMPANADAS 20

sweet & spicy chili sauce

BEEF TIP FARFALLE PASTA 40

fresh rosemary, caramelized onions, crimini mushrooms & red wine cream

CORAL COD 43

rapini, red quinoa, cauliflower soubise, citrus gremolata

24oz BONE-IN PORTERHOUSE 95

honey roasted carrots, crispy smashed potatoes, diane sauce

SUNDAY SUPPER

3-courses // $40

MIXED GREEN SALAD

red onion, tomato, orange supreme, queso fresca, chili chicharrones, honey-lime vinaigrette

BRAISED BEEF & PORK NACHOS

serrano peppers, shredded cheddar, queso fresco, pico de gallo

TRES LECHES

caramel, 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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