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, June 8, 2026
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP 9
PORK BELLY LOCO MOCO 14
popcorn rice, mushroom gravy, sunny egg
SHRIMP LINGUINI 38
oyster mushrooms, lemon balm, cherry tomatoes, citrus-sherry beurre, garlic scapes & chives
GRILLED SWORDFISH 42
fennel & tomato farro, spicy tomato salsa, apricot-pineapple chutney
14 OZ BONE-IN VEAL CHOP 75
crispy potatoes, braised greens, tomato voodoo sauce
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.