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
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
CAJUN POTATO & ANDOUILLE BISQUE 9
BOUDIN BALLS 14
dirty rice, trinity relish, crawfish cream
HERB GRILLED CHICKEN CAVATAPPI 36
sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, spinach, piquillo cream, grano padona
PAN SEARED HALIBUT 42
crispy red potatoes, ratatouille, charred local cherry tomato beurre blanc
BLACKENED 14 OZ BONE-IN VEAL CHOP 75
fingerling potatoes, braised greens, crawfish 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.