Dudley's on Short
Dudley's on Short
Lexington Kentucky Fine Dining Since 1981
 

Dudley’s on Short

 
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Private Dining available for large groups

1/2 Price Oysters / Every Sunday starting at 5:00

Valentine’s Day Reservations now available (3-courses / $95 per person)

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BOOK YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY TABLE TODAY!

Special pre-fixe Valentine’s Dinner Menu coming soon (3-courses // $95 per person)

Every Sunday 1/2-priced oysters & champagne

Served in our Lounge

(VALET AVAILABLE EVERY EVENING STARTING AT 5)

CHEF’S NIGHTLY SPECIALS

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE 9

TOURTIÈRE HAND PIES 18

house béarnaise

FRUITS DE MER 40

shrimp, mussels, barramundi, arrabbiata sauce, fresh basil, grilled french loaf

SEARED BARRAMUNDI 46

turmeric couscous with marcona almonds, dates, mustard greens & yellow onion, honey-saffron yogurt, pickled cauliflower, frisée

GRILLED BONE -IN -VEAL CHOP 14oz 70

garlic & white cheddar croquette, roasted broccoli, shitake mushroom cream

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259 West Short Street

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone

859-252-1010

Hours

Dinner- Sun -Thurs 5:00 - 10:00

Dinner- Fri - Sat 5:00 - 11:00

Brunch: Fri, Sat, & Sun 11:00 - 2:30



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. 

About Us

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.


 

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259 W. Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507

 

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