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Dudley's on Short, Lexington, KY

Dudley's on Short

4.7
4.7
2661 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 2,661 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

NoiseModerate

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."

2,661 Reviews
  1. Harold

    VIP

    Louisville

    68 reviews

    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Danny

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

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

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  3. Christopher

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. Robert

    VIP

    Louisville

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  5. Diedre

    Louisville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Tim

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Luke, was incredible! Very professional and knowledgeable about the wine list and menu!

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  10. Karol

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great! The beef grade was between standard and commercial. I was expecting more like prime or choice.
    Dudley's on ShortResponded on 5 December 2024
    Karol, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. It's great to hear that your service was enjoyable! We're sorry that your experience was not up to our expectations. We will use your valuable feedback to make changes for the better.

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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 2661 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 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
  • 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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