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

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

ROASTED RED PEPPER & TOMATO BISQUE 9

HERB GRILLED CHICKEN PAPPARDELLE 38

black pearl king mushroom, ramps, lemon, thyme, olive oil

BLUE SNAPPER 48

spring pea risotto, pickled shallot, arugula, pea-mint coulis

BONE-IN-VEAL CHOP 75

crispy potato hash (squash, zucchini, tomato, onion), dijon-lemon cream

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH RESERVATIONS STILL AVAILABLE

special menu coming soon // 2-courses $45 or 3-courses $55


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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