Discover Dudley's On Short, a premier Fine Dining Restaurant serving guests in KY 40507, KY 40507 with an elegant atmosphere and carefully crafted dishes. Backed by 723 reviews and a 4.60 rating, we’re known for great service and quality and thoughtful accessible facilities.
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Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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The food was really good, as was the service. I had the Hot Brown, which was delicious. My wife had the salmon, which was excellent. The mushroom tartine was absolutely delicious. The flavors were very well balanced. The smoked KY trout deviled eggs were great as well.
Went to Dudley's on Short for Lexington Restaurant Week and we were not disappointed. The menu they prepared had lots of great tastes, many of which were new for us. Would come back just for the smoked green olives alone. I'm not an olive guy, but I could have eaten a whole bowl of these! Cucumber & buttermilk soup, perfectly prepared pork chop and coffee cake with vanilla bean ice cream. All were amazing! We had an opportunity to meet the owner and found her to be very welcoming and gracious. Will certainly be returning to this Lexington gem in the future.
Dudley's Rooftop is THE quintessential elegant dining experience. We hosted a family celebration that was magical. The service was impeccable. The food was extraordinary. A family tradition we adore. Thank you, Dudley's🌟
Food was incredible. Our waitress was Zara. She was very knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. Would recommend the veal chop and they make great cocktails
We popped in here on a whim last night and wow—I’m so glad we did! Even without a reservation (lesson learned!), the manager, Heath, went out of his way to make us feel welcome. He found us a spot at the beautiful downstairs bar, and honestly, it couldn’t have been better. The bartenders were fantastic—attentive, friendly, and just spot-on with everything. You can immediately tell this is a local favorite. The regulars greeted us like we’d been coming there for years, which made the whole night feel extra special. And the food? Incredible. The fried cauliflower appetizer was so flavorful, and the seared tuna special was absolutely perfect. This place has it all—great atmosphere, amazing food, and people who truly care about making your experience memorable. Can’t wait to come back!
Pure mouth explosion with the perfect bite! I am from a Lexington and never had visited Dudleys. My boyfriend took me for my 57th b day. We weren't super hungry but the little eggs (no trout) were so savory and delightful. We ordered the crab cake and it come atop the roumalade and some grits and it was fried to perfection and that is the best crab cake I've had lately. Hands down better than Sedonas I had at Christmas. I'm so happy we went there I enjoyed th Brussel sprout salad although I consider that more of a side item. We also had the Caesar which felt the anchovy would have been best hidden, chopped in the dressing. But one thing bothered us both. We had a two top and off in a corner to ourselves and got to enjoy most the meal alone. The restaurant was empty besides a large party at one table. They sat another couple almost in our laps. The hostess needs to discern how that may affect our experience. This couple come in visually and audibly at the wrong time and our moods and conversation didn't flow as we could hear every word they said and vise versa. I'd say m to do better but who knows if it will make a difference. I still had a great birthday and bucket list item checked. I may go back for drinks and lunch. Also if you go do the valet. We didn't know they had that. Thanks for a lovely meal.
I have one thing to tell you-finishing salt on warm soft bread. This is the first thing that greets you at the table. The pork chops is thick, moist and fantastic with a watermelon salad. The jalapeño cornbread is excellent! If you are in Lexington please visit Dudley’s!
We came for a Christmas Eve lunch on our Kentucky vacation and the food was delicious. We had baked oysters, and beef filet and short rib entrees with the tastiest jam cake. The service was attentive, top notch. A proper cocktail menu and the atmosphere was so festive and cozy. This historic place feels more like a residence more than a restaurant. There was something homey about it which made it perfect for a holiday away from home. This is fine dining at its best in downtown Lexington.
A large group of us came here on a weeknight for a business dinner. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. The restaurant is very nicely decorated and the architecture has been beautiful restored. Their menu was filled with amazing southern-inspired dishes, it was hard to decide what to get. They have a nice cocktail and wine list too. The dishes I ended up with were both from their nightly specials, one being split pea soup. I love a good split pea soup, it’s just hard to find and their was spot-on what I desire! Especially on a cold, windy evening! The entrée I chose was a barramundi done Cajun style and it was also prepared quite nicely and flavorful, though I did have to spike it up with a little Tabasco sauce. Save room for dessert – they offer some amazing options, such as their daily cake, in this case it was chocolate cake with orangesicle icing and it was moist and delicious! Overall, highly recommend stopping in, especially for groups and/or business dinners!
Dudley’s it was!! Yesterday I asked for some recommendations for some fine dining places in lex. I spent so long going through online looking at the menus to figure out what I wanted. Well I settled for 3Ten after the Michael Blaustein show. I walk in the doors right at 9pm and their kitchen was closed, at 9 😢 so I was so disappointed the Bao sounded so good!! Well I called Dudley’s, they were still serving food! Let me tell you, I was so pleased with Dudley’s. I was one of the only couple customers left, I sat at the bar and met Shannon the bartender. One of the friendliest bartenders and has served me the one of the prettiest/best amaretto sour I have ever had, he recommended to add an egg white and we sure did and omggg so yummy!! Too many things on the menu caught my eye, so I said tapas night it is! I ended up ordering the crab cake, the fries, and the Korean fried cauliflower appetizers. I left so full, I had to unbuckle my pants in my car on the way home! I have been craving a crabcake for so long and I was not disappointed. Shannon was so nice, we had a conversation about scallops that I’ve never tried before and he was so kind to let me taste a scallop and brought me free bread and sent me free bread home. Spent $80 ($63ish for check, remainder tip). I loved my dinner last night and even though I was disappointed that I was unable to eat at 3Ten, Dudley’s did not disappoint! 10/10 will be back! I almost forgot to capture pictures of my food, I was starving so excuse the quality. I gave 4/5 for the atmosphere. I am not a fancy girl by any means. I’m more of a modern chic type of vibe, this place was beautiful… just not my favorite in terms of atmosphere. But the servers/host/bartender were all amazing and so friendly! I went by myself and it was nice to have people to have conversations with!
Common questions about Dudley's On Short
Dudley's On Short is located at 259 W Short St #125, Lexington, KY 40507, KY 40507, United States.
You can reach Dudley's On Short by calling +1 859-252-1010.
Dudley's On Short has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 723 customer reviews.
Dudley's On Short features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Assistive hearing loop.
Dudley's On Short features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Dudley's On Short features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Dudley's On Short features the following highlights: Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Rooftop seating, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Dudley's On Short features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Dudley's On Short features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Dudley's On Short features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Table service.
Dudley's On Short features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Dudley's On Short features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Historic, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Dudley's On Short features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Dudley's On Short features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Dudley's On Short features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Dudley's On Short features the following children: High chairs.
Dudley's On Short features the following parking: Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Valet parking.
Dudley's On Short features the following pets: Dogs allowed.
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