Private Dining Rooms Available For Booking
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(VALET AVAILABLE EVERY EVENING STARTING AT 5)
CHEF’S NIGHTLY SPECIALS
Saturday, November 14, 2026
CHEESEBURGER SOUP 9
MEATBALL ORECCHIETTE 38
caramelized onion, kale, butternut squash velouté
SEARED SEA BASS 50
pecorino romano creamy polenta, charred tomatoes, bloody mary broth,smoked paprika oil, arugula
14oz. BONE-IN VEAL CHOP 75
parmesan-herb croquette, asparagus, raspberry horseradish cream
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.