Dudley's on Short

Name: Dudley's on Short
Address: 259 W. Short St., Lexington, KY, United States, 40507
Telephone: (859) 252-1010
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2737)

$31 to $50

American

259 W. Short St., Lexington, KY 40507

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
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 Hoffmann'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

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(859) 252-1010
Website
http://www.dudleysonshort.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Bradley Hoffmann
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

JC HOUSE FRIES$8.00
smoked aioli, serrano-dill mayo
DUDLEY EGGS OR SMOKED KY TROUT DUDLEYS EGGS$7.00
paprika, chives
MARINATED OLIVES$9.00
mixed olives, feta, capers, pearl onion, lemon
KOREAN FRIED CAULIFLOWER$15.00
gochujang, sesame, lime
BAKED GOAT CHEESE$16.00
hot honey, dukkah, crushed almond, house lavash
MEAT & CHEESE$25.00
artisanal cured meats, cheeses, house pickles, mustard
1/2 DOZEN OYSTERS ON THE HALFSHELL$20.00
fresh horseradish, mignonette, lemon
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL$21.00
cocktail sauce, lemon
HASH BROWN TARTINE$16.00
smoked trout roe, dill, pickled red onions, creme fraiche, everything seasoning
SALMON TARTARE$22.00
basil, capers, lemon, olive oil, foccacia
CRISP CALAMARI$16.00
garlic, herbs, sweet & spicy mayo
CRAB CAKE$24.00
creamy andouille weisenberger grits, holy trinity, lobster cream

Salads

CUCUMBER SALAD$16.00
arugula, radish, red onion, almond, feta, tonnato vinaigrette
FRISEE SALAD$16.00
pears, bacon lardon, dill, goat cheese foam, creole vinaigrette
TG SALAD$13.00
local bibb lettuce, bleu cheese, tomato, bacon, dijon vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD$10.00
romaine, garlic & herb croutons, parmesan, white anchovy
WILTED BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD$10.00
manchego cheese, pine nuts, aged balsamic

Entrées & Classics

SEARED ORA KING SALMON$46.00
quinoa, asparagus, spring peas, garlic cream, pistou
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS$48.00
apple & bacon braised radicchio, farro, paprika cream
BRAISED LAMB RIBS$46.00
cauliflower tabbouleh, harissa carrots, pomegranate molasses bbq, jus
CHICKEN IN 40 CLOVES$38.00
wild rice pilaf, zucchini, fennel, tarragon
16oz BONE-IN RIBEYE
changes daily, market price
TOURNEDOS MAXWELL$47.00
petite filets, crab, potato puree, house made béarnaise
STEAK FRITES$32.00
8oz ny strip, house fries, herb butter
PASTA DUDLEY$27.00
angel hair, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, fennel, red onion, peas, white wine & butter pan sauce, asiago
KY HOT BROWN$19.00
turkey, country ham, bacon, tomato, sourdough, white cheddar mornay
DA' BURGER$19.00
double meat, double cheese, LTO, pickle, "secret sauce," house fries

What 2,737 people are saying

Dudley's on Short reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Lexington
Best Service
Lexington
Best Ambiance
Lexington
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dudley's on Short is a beloved Lexington gem known for its "superb food," "phenomenal service," and elegant atmosphere. With a focus on seasonal and Southern-inspired dishes, this upscale yet comfortable venue is perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Don't miss the "rooftop patio" and "creative cocktails."

2,737 Reviews

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Letitia VIP
Central Kentucky31 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always, fantastic in every way! Bar atmosphere is the best!
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Lisa
Miami - Dade1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My most favorite spot in Lexington! Perfect place to experience the vibe of Lexington, Kentucky!!!💗🐴
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Jonathan
Central Kentucky6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant! Drinks were good and food was delicious. The rolls are amazing and the ny steak was perfectly cooked
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Jeffrey VIP
London38 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding as always! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!
Dudley's on ShortResponded on June 17, 2025
Thanks Jeffrey! It's great that you enjoyed your dining experience with us so much!
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Lisa VIP
Central Kentucky10 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The salmon was undercooked. Other than that, all was good. Our server was excellent.
Dudley's on ShortResponded on June 17, 2025
Thank you for the feedback, Lisa! It's good to know that your server did a great job in serving you and your guests. We're sorry that your salmon came out undercooked. I hope that you brought it to our staff's attention and we were able to correct it for you.
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Jenna
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience at Dudley’s on a Friday night. Food, service, atmosphere were all perfect.
Dudley's on ShortResponded on June 17, 2025
Thank you, Jenna, for taking the time to leave such a lovely review!
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Mike VIP
Chicago / Illinois99 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
A drop in food quality and serving staff professionalism since our last visit. The Peruvian braised chicken, relatively new to the menu, was an amalgam of weird flavors with no distinctive character. The chicken was very dry and my taste buds were not impressed. The salmon tartare appetizer had very fresh salmon, but was overwhelmed by capers and lacked any other flavorings - dill, chives/onion were not promised and did not show up. The tuxedo sundae was outstanding and the star of the show. Don’t miss this! One other good food note, the filet mignon came out almost raw instead of medium rare. They fixed that promptly but it should have been done properly the first time. The noise was overwhelming on a Monday night with heavy wine drinkers shouting over each other in unrestrained fashion. So, not great for romantic evenings or conversations with friends.
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Dale VIP
Central Kentucky4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant. Everything you would expect from a fine dining restaurant
Dudley's on ShortResponded on June 17, 2025
Thank you for the kind words, Dale! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
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Leanne VIP
Philadelphia County29 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dudley’s is one of my favorites in Lexington. Always delicious with excellent, sophisticated service. Focused is on seasonal & local offerings with Southern spin. It’s a must-do when in Lexington.
Dudley's on ShortResponded on June 17, 2025
Thank you so much, Leanne! It's lovely to hear about how much you enjoy dining with us! We hope that you come back and dine with us again soon
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Sherri
Central Kentucky3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our anniversary and we really enjoyed ourselves. Food and drinks were great.
Dudley's on ShortResponded on June 17, 2025
Thank you for celebrating your anniversary with us, Sherri! It's lovely to know that you had a dining experience to match the occasion!
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Dudley's on Short offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 252-1010.

Dudley's on Short is rated 4.8 stars by 2737 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

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

259 W. Short St., Lexington, KY 40507

Additional information

Cross street
259 West Short Street #125
Neighborhood
Lexington
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
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 Hoffmann
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, Takeout, 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.

Dudley's on Short

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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TG Salad

Salmon

Steak Frites

Snacks & Starters

JC HOUSE FRIES$8.00

DUDLEY EGGS OR SMOKED KY TROUT DUDLEYS EGGS$7.00

MARINATED OLIVES$9.00

KOREAN FRIED CAULIFLOWER$15.00

BAKED GOAT CHEESE$16.00

MEAT & CHEESE$25.00

1/2 DOZEN OYSTERS ON THE HALFSHELL$20.00

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL$21.00

HASH BROWN TARTINE$16.00

SALMON TARTARE$22.00

CRISP CALAMARI$16.00

CRAB CAKE$24.00

Salads

CUCUMBER SALAD$16.00

FRISEE SALAD$16.00

TG SALAD$13.00

CAESAR SALAD$10.00

WILTED BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD$10.00

Entrées & Classics

SEARED ORA KING SALMON$46.00

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS$48.00

BRAISED LAMB RIBS$46.00

CHICKEN IN 40 CLOVES$38.00

16oz BONE-IN RIBEYE

TOURNEDOS MAXWELL$47.00

STEAK FRITES$32.00

PASTA DUDLEY$27.00

KY HOT BROWN$19.00

DA' BURGER$19.00

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