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
Monday, April 13th, 2026
LOADED POTATO BISQUE 9
CHICKEN PUTTANESCA CAVATAPPI 38
sundried tomatoes, olives, shallots, capers, garlic
SEARED HALIBUT 48
green pea farro, pickled shallot & arugula salad, pea-mint coulis
CHILI RUBBED 14OZ BONE-IN-VEAL CHOP 75
sweet potato steak fries, roasted brussels sprouts, chimichurri
MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH RESERVATIONS STILL AVAILABLE
special menu coming soon // 2-courses $45 or 3-courses $55
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.