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

Friday, August 14, 2026

CHEESEBURGER SOUP 9

KENTUCKYAKI STEAK TARTAR 18

egg yolks, sesame-wasabi dijon, sesame lavash

BLACKENED SHRIMP & ANDOUILLE CAMPANELLE 38

sweet corn & roasted poblano cream, sauteed red pepper, onion & sweet corn

SEARED RED SNAPPER 46

herb & citrus spaghetti squash, pine nuts, caper berry, olive & tomato relish, citrus-pistachio whipped ricotta, crunchy focaccia

GRILLED 14oz. BONE-IN VEAL CHOP 75

loaded twice-baked potato, roasted brussels sprouts, honey-habanero & mustard butter


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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