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, July 1st, 2026
ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP 9
LOCAL PEACH CAPRESE 18
burrata, peaches, charred corn, jalapeño cornbread crumble, chili-lime honey
CAJUN BAVATTE 38
sauteed andouille sausage, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper & red onion, light cajun tomato sauce
SESAME CRUSTED AHI TUNA 48
oyster mushrooms, coconut rice cake, yuzu cream, asian pear slaw
14 OZ BONE-IN VEAL CHOP 75
black dip, crispy new potatoes, summer squashes & red bell peppers, red pepper coulis
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.
