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: 4.7

4.7

2656 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Dudley's on Short

4.7

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

Make a booking

2 people

12 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 25 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

Order delivery or takeout

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 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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Popular dishes

JC HOUSE FRIESUSD 7.00
smoked aioli, serrano-dill mayo
DUDLEY EGGS OR SMOKED KY TROUT DUDLEYS EGGSUSD 7.00
paprika, chives
MARINATED OLIVESUSD 9.00
mixed olives, orange, thyme, paprika, hazelnuts
TARTINEUSD 18.00
changes daily
BAKED GOAT CHEESEUSD 16.00
lavender hot honey, pistachio, za'atar spice, crispy flatbread
MEAT & CHEESEUSD 25.00
artisanal cured meats, cheeses, house pickles, mustard
1/2 DOZEN OYSTERS ON THE HALFSHELLUSD 18.00
fresh horseradish, mignonette, lemon
CRISP CALAMARIUSD 15.00
garlic, herbs, sweet & spicy mayo
TUNA TARTAREUSD 22.00
black pepper sauce, sesame, soy cured egg yolk, rice cracker
KOREAN FRIED CAULIFLOWERUSD 15.00
gochujang, sesame, lime
PEI MUSSELSUSD 22.00
white wine, chorizo, parsley, crostini
CRAB CAKEUSD 24.00
creamy andouille weisenberger grits, holy trinity, lobster cream
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAILUSD 21.00
cocktail sauce, lemon

Salads

GOLDEN ENDIVE & GARBANZO SALADUSD 16.00
cucumber, piquillo peppers, mint, tahini vinaigrette
ARTICHOKE SALADUSD 15.00
couscous, arugula, feta, herbs, spring peas, caper vinaigrette
TG SALADUSD 11.00
local bibb lettuce, bleu cheese, tomato, bacon, dijon vinaigrette
CAESAR SALADUSD 10.00
romaine, garlic & herb croutons, parmesan, white anchovy
WILTED BRUSSELS SPROUT SALADUSD 10.00
manchego cheese, pine nuts, aged balsamic

Entrées & Classics

SEARED ORA KING SALMONUSD 44.00
mushroom farrotto, bread & butter zucchini, arugula pesto
BONE-IN DUROC PORK CHOPUSD 48.00
ham cured, red beans with kale & country ham, molasses BBQ
CRISPY CONFIT RABBITUSD 46.00
herb couscous, peas, fava beans, spring pea puree
DUCK 2-WAYSUSD 48.00
seared duck breast, confit dirty rice, spinach, blood orange, black fig demi glace
16oz BONE-IN RIBEYEUSD 60.00
patate el forno, calabrian chile butter
TOURNEDOS MAXWELLUSD 43.00
petite filets, crab, potato puree, house made béarnaise
STEAK FRITESUSD 29.00
8oz ny strip, house fries, herb butter
PASTA DUDLEYUSD 27.00
angel hair, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, fennel, red onion, peas, white wine & butter pan sauce, asiago
KY HOT BROWNUSD 19.00
turkey, country ham, bacon, tomato, sourdough, white cheddar mornay
DA' BURGERUSD 19.00
double meat, double cheese, LTO, pickle, "secret sauce," house fries

What 2,656 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."

2,656 Reviews

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Randy
Louisville
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Pat
Indiana
63 reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Lisa
Western NC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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Tim
New York City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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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 7 days ago
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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Laura
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I grew up in Lexington and now live in North Carolina and was in town for Thanksgiving and my sister and I wanted to eat at a great Lex restaurant we remembered. Dudley's was a favorite, we loved the ambiance and several of our old favorites were still on the menu. Staff were super friendly, would recommend for Brunch or special occasions
Dudley's on ShortResponded 7 days ago
Laura, thanks for spending your holiday with us! We're always excited to be a part of cherished family moments. Next time you're in town we hope to see you again!
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Denise
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting. Delicious food and great service!
Dudley's on ShortResponded 7 days ago
Denise, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review! We hope to see you again!
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M. Scott
Houston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dudley’s is the location of our first date. Every meal there, including this one, have been excellent. We enjoy the slow pacing of our evening, the excellent service, and marvelous food and drinks.
Dudley's on ShortResponded 7 days ago
We're so happy to hear that we were able to help recreate your first date! Thank you so much for your praise, and we can't wait to have you dine with us again!
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Rachel
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A cozy ambiance made me feel at home. Our server was jovial and personable without being over-present. The wilted brussel sprout salad was a delectable starter. We both enjoyed our drinks, an amazing wine selection that would impress a connoisseur and of course our main dishes delighted our palettes. Reasonable prices for a fine dining experience. Noise level was ever so low and we conversed with ease. I look forward to our next visit!
Dudley's on ShortResponded 7 days ago
Rachel, that's a great review; thank you! The Brussels Sprouts are a favorite of almost all of our regulars—simple yet delicious! We can't wait until your next visit!
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Jim
Louisville
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maddie our server was impeccable. Her recommendations on dinner were on spot. It was a great night.
Dudley's on ShortResponded 7 days ago
It's great to hear that Maddie took such great care of you! Thanks for letting us know and I'll make sure she see's this!
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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 2656 OpenTable diners.

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

Dudley's on Short

4.7

$31 to $50

American

Lexington

Make a booking

2 people

12 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 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 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.

Dudley's on Short

Dudley's on Short

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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TG Salad

Salmon

Steak Frites

Snacks & Starters

JC HOUSE FRIESUSD 7.00

DUDLEY EGGS OR SMOKED KY TROUT DUDLEYS EGGSUSD 7.00

MARINATED OLIVESUSD 9.00

TARTINEUSD 18.00

BAKED GOAT CHEESEUSD 16.00

MEAT & CHEESEUSD 25.00

1/2 DOZEN OYSTERS ON THE HALFSHELLUSD 18.00

CRISP CALAMARIUSD 15.00

TUNA TARTAREUSD 22.00

KOREAN FRIED CAULIFLOWERUSD 15.00

PEI MUSSELSUSD 22.00

CRAB CAKEUSD 24.00

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAILUSD 21.00

Salads

GOLDEN ENDIVE & GARBANZO SALADUSD 16.00

ARTICHOKE SALADUSD 15.00

TG SALADUSD 11.00

CAESAR SALADUSD 10.00

WILTED BRUSSELS SPROUT SALADUSD 10.00

Entrées & Classics

SEARED ORA KING SALMONUSD 44.00

BONE-IN DUROC PORK CHOPUSD 48.00

CRISPY CONFIT RABBITUSD 46.00

DUCK 2-WAYSUSD 48.00

16oz BONE-IN RIBEYEUSD 60.00

TOURNEDOS MAXWELLUSD 43.00

STEAK FRITESUSD 29.00

PASTA DUDLEYUSD 27.00

KY HOT BROWNUSD 19.00

DA' BURGERUSD 19.00

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Dudley's on Short

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Order delivery or takeout

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