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, July 17, 2026
WATERMELON GAZPACHO 9
TRUFFLE ARANCINI 17
piquillo-lemon emulsion
CHILLED SESAME CRUSTED AHI TUNA 20
compressed watermelon w/ ponzu
PEPPERED BEEF TIP CAVATAPI 38
garlic, onion, sorrel, mushroom, marsala cream sauce
HALIBUT 48
warm herb & shallot farro w/ htipiti, marinated olives & artichokes, lemon oil
GRILLED 14 OZ BONE-IN VEAL CHOP 75
herb roasted potato wedges, baby cauliflower, henry bain sauce
JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SUPPER
3-courses // $40
“homestyle” dinner every week starting at 5:00
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.