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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Private Dining Rooms Available For Booking

Call To Set Up Your Group’s Special Event

(VALET AVAILABLE EVERY EVENING STARTING AT 5)

CHEF’S NIGHTLY SPECIALS

Sunday, November 1, 2026

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP 9

MERO SEABASS 52

rice noodles, napa cabbage, fresno pepper, sorghum-ginger broth, tempura maitake

SEARED DUCK BREAST 44

celery root puree, braised endive, cherry gastrique, foie gras mousse

LOBSTER PAPPARDELLE 54

claw meat, shaved fennel, castelvatrano olives, saffron-lobster bisque, toasted lemon crumb

14oz. BONE-IN VEAL CHOP 75

fingerling potatoes, roasted asparagus, sauce bordelaise


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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