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Dudley's on Short, Lexington, KY

Dudley's on Short

4.7
4.7
2663 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Dudley's Restaurant has been a mainstay on the Lexington dining scene since 1981. Centered in the heart of downtown Lexington, Dudley's offers delicious modern American cuisine with an award-winning wine list to match. Food Network has featured Dudley's for the classic Tournedos Maxwell and has been awarded "Best of the South" twice by Southern Living Magazine. Dudley's was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement award from the KY Department of Agriculture for using KY Proud ingredients in Chef Bradley Hoffman's globally inspired menus. Dudley's welcomes guests to enjoy dining in the more casual bar area, formal main dining room, or on the rooftop terrace.*

*Rooftop seating is per guest request, weather permitting, and availability is Wednesday-Sunday for Dinner Only

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00–14:30 Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (859) 252-1010
  • Website
    http://www.dudleysonshort.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Bradley Hoffman
  • Private party facilities
    We have the ability seat up to 30 guests in each of our private dining rooms, or 60 if both rooms are requested. They are eloquently appointed and located on the second floor. A service bar is available adjacent to the rooms, and there is a ramp and elevator access to the second floor.
  • Location
    259 W. Short St., Lexington, KY 40507
  • Area
    Lexington
  • Cross Street
    259 West Short Street #125
  • Parking details
    Valet is available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Dinner Menu

Snacks & Starters

  • JC HOUSE FRIESUS$7.00

    smoked aioli, serrano-dill mayo

    • DUDLEY EGGS OR SMOKED KY TROUT DUDLEYS EGGSUS$7.00

      paprika, chives

      • MARINATED OLIVESUS$9.00

        mixed olives, orange, thyme, paprika, hazelnuts

        • TARTINEUS$18.00

          changes daily

          • BAKED GOAT CHEESEUS$16.00

            lavender hot honey, pistachio, za'atar spice, crispy flatbread

            • MEAT & CHEESEUS$25.00

              artisanal cured meats, cheeses, house pickles, mustard

              • 1/2 DOZEN OYSTERS ON THE HALFSHELLUS$18.00

                fresh horseradish, mignonette, lemon

                • CRISP CALAMARIUS$15.00

                  garlic, herbs, sweet & spicy mayo

                  • TUNA TARTAREUS$22.00

                    black pepper sauce, sesame, soy cured egg yolk, rice cracker

                    • KOREAN FRIED CAULIFLOWERUS$15.00

                      gochujang, sesame, lime

                      • PEI MUSSELSUS$22.00

                        white wine, chorizo, parsley, crostini

                        • CRAB CAKEUS$24.00

                          creamy andouille weisenberger grits, holy trinity, lobster cream

                          • JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAILUS$21.00

                            cocktail sauce, lemon

                            Salads

                            • GOLDEN ENDIVE & GARBANZO SALADUS$16.00

                              cucumber, piquillo peppers, mint, tahini vinaigrette

                              • ARTICHOKE SALADUS$15.00

                                couscous, arugula, feta, herbs, spring peas, caper vinaigrette

                                • TG SALADUS$11.00

                                  local bibb lettuce, bleu cheese, tomato, bacon, dijon vinaigrette

                                  • CAESAR SALADUS$10.00

                                    romaine, garlic & herb croutons, parmesan, white anchovy

                                    • WILTED BRUSSELS SPROUT SALADUS$10.00

                                      manchego cheese, pine nuts, aged balsamic

                                      Entrées & Classics

                                      • SEARED ORA KING SALMONUS$44.00

                                        mushroom farrotto, bread & butter zucchini, arugula pesto

                                        • BONE-IN DUROC PORK CHOPUS$48.00

                                          ham cured, red beans with kale & country ham, molasses BBQ

                                          • CRISPY CONFIT RABBITUS$46.00

                                            herb couscous, peas, fava beans, spring pea puree

                                            • DUCK 2-WAYSUS$48.00

                                              seared duck breast, confit dirty rice, spinach, blood orange, black fig demi glace

                                              • 16oz BONE-IN RIBEYEUS$60.00

                                                patate el forno, calabrian chile butter

                                                • TOURNEDOS MAXWELLUS$43.00

                                                  petite filets, crab, potato puree, house made béarnaise

                                                  • STEAK FRITESUS$29.00

                                                    8oz ny strip, house fries, herb butter

                                                    • PASTA DUDLEYUS$27.00

                                                      angel hair, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, fennel, red onion, peas, white wine & butter pan sauce, asiago

                                                      • KY HOT BROWNUS$19.00

                                                        turkey, country ham, bacon, tomato, sourdough, white cheddar mornay

                                                        • DA' BURGERUS$19.00

                                                          double meat, double cheese, LTO, pickle, "secret sauce," house fries

                                                          Last updated: 21 May 2024

                                                          What 2,663 people are saying

                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                          4.7
                                                          4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                          • 4.6Food
                                                          • 4.8Service
                                                          • 4.8Ambience
                                                          • 4.5Value

                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                          Loved For

                                                          • Lexington

                                                            Best Service

                                                          • Lexington

                                                            Best Ambience

                                                          • Lexington

                                                            Great for fine wines

                                                          • Lexington

                                                            Romantic

                                                          • Lexington

                                                            American

                                                          Review summary

                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                          Dudley's on Short is a charming Lexington staple offering a "quintessential Kentucky" dining experience. Guests rave about its "beautiful ambiance," "superb food," and "attentive service." The rooftop dining and seasonal menu are highlights. While some items receive mixed reviews, the overall experience is consistently praised as "outstanding" and "highly recommendable."

                                                          2,663 Reviews

                                                          1. Karen

                                                            VIP

                                                            Western NC

                                                            11 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            11 reviews

                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Outstanding all around. The scallop dish was delicious. The paprika cream sauce was inventive and worked well with the large and tender scallops. Compliments to the chef! The salmon entree was equally delicious—though my husband likes his salmon well-done—the chef cooked it to perfection (in my opinion). Maybe inquire regarding preference upon ordering? Attentive service and lovely ambience contributed to a delightful experience.

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                                                          2. Sean

                                                            New York City

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            4.0

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 2
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            The service was FANTASTIC - our waiter was personable and available any time we needed him. That having been said - the NY strip was NOT anything even close. It was probably the worst cut of beef I have ever had. The kitchen was backed up and I didn't want to wait another 30-40 min - so I didn't bother sending it back. The rest of the food was AWESOME. LOVED the korean cauliflower - HIGHLY recommend. I don't drink, so I can't really attest to the drink menu - it looked impressive. Would I go back - yes. I was just in town for my graduation - so back home I go.

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                                                          3. Harold

                                                            VIP

                                                            Louisville

                                                            70 reviews

                                                            4.0

                                                            70 reviews

                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Wonderful atmosphere and service Dudley’s has always been a favorite and we will return

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                                                          4. Danny

                                                            Louisville

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Fabulous lunch! Great portions, taste and service.

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                                                          5. Christopher

                                                            Louisville

                                                            10 reviews

                                                            4.0

                                                            10 reviews

                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            Very nice atmosphere, a bit loud, good and service was very good

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                                                          6. Robert

                                                            VIP

                                                            Louisville

                                                            19 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            19 reviews

                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 4
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            The dishes we ordered were creative, delicious, and some were entrees that we do not find in many restaurants.

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                                                          7. Diedre

                                                            Louisville

                                                            11 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            11 reviews

                                                            Dined on 15 December 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            Food delicious as always. Love their biscuits! Server was great.

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                                                          8. Randy

                                                            Louisville

                                                            25 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            25 reviews

                                                            Dined on 11 December 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Food was wonderful and service was great. Dudley’s continues to be one of the best restaurants in Lexington.

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                                                          9. Pat

                                                            Indiana

                                                            63 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            63 reviews

                                                            Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Great dinner out in Lexington! Great food, solid drinks, excellent service - everything went great!

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                                                          10. Lisa

                                                            VIP

                                                            Western NC

                                                            16 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            16 reviews

                                                            Dined on 6 December 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            We had dinner tonight with a group of old friends in town for a wedding. The ambiance of the Christmas decor was so nice. Our server was lovely, and the food we chose was great.

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                                                          FAQs

                                                          Dudley's on Short offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 252-1010.

                                                          Dudley's on Short is rated 4.7 stars by 2663 OpenTable diners.

                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                          Make a booking

                                                          2 people
                                                          19:00
                                                          Booked 36 times today

                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                          Google Map for Dudley's on Short

                                                          259 W. Short St., Lexington, KY 40507

                                                          Additional information

                                                          • Cross Street
                                                            259 West Short Street #125
                                                          • Area
                                                            Lexington
                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                            Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00–14:30 Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
                                                          • Price
                                                            $31 to $50
                                                          • Cuisines
                                                            American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Wine Bar
                                                          • Dining style
                                                            Casual Elegant
                                                          • Dress code
                                                            Business Casual
                                                          • Parking details
                                                            Valet is available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
                                                          • Payment Options
                                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                          • Executive Chef
                                                            Bradley Hoffman
                                                          • Additional
                                                            Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                          • Website
                                                            http://www.dudleysonshort.com/
                                                          • Phone number
                                                            (859) 252-1010
                                                          • Private party facilities
                                                            We have the ability seat up to 30 guests in each of our private dining rooms, or 60 if both rooms are requested. They are eloquently appointed and located on the second floor. A service bar is available adjacent to the rooms, and there is a ramp and elevator access to the second floor.

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