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Dudley's on Short, Lexington, KY

Dudley's on Short

4.8
4.8
2645 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 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 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 2,645 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Romantic

  • Lexington

    Best Service

  • Lexington

    Best Ambiance

  • Lexington

    Great for fine wines

  • Lexington

    Romantic

  • Lexington

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dudley's on Short offers a delightful dining experience in Lexington, with "superb service," "incredible food," and a "charming atmosphere." Guests enjoy the rooftop dining, quality cocktails, and diverse menu options. While some dishes occasionally miss the mark, Dudley's remains a "favorite" for its excellent wine list and welcoming staff.

2,645 Reviews
  1. B

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food solid as always. *Top notch* service. A Lexington institution.

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  2. Marsha

    Louisville

    33 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing evening. We were seated next to servers area. A table of young ladies across from us continually shrieked and screamed. I’m all for having a good time but we asked to either be moved or have someone ask them to be courteous. Neither happened. My scallops were at $47 so over salted they were not enjoyable. The rolls were delicious, as was the sundae for desert. Certainly not worth the anticipation we had in dining there.

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  3. Beth

    Mobile

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very professional and helpful in deciding our entrees. Very nice atmosphere! We enjoyed our meal and time with good friends in your lovely restaurant! We would highly recommend!!

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  4. Leeds

    Louisville

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails excellent Soup special was flavorless Hot brown a sold B Service and ambience are A+

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  5. CB54

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was delicious! I recommend the chicken salad plate. The bread service was an unexpected treat and our waiter was so nice.

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  6. Roberta

    Louisville

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy being at Dudley’s - we sit in the bar area for the vibe (although it was a bit cold last night due to the big glass door at the street being open…We started with martinis (huge :)) and raw oysters (Buckley Is., BC). We have oysters a LOT. These were *not fresh-tasting, thus, not enjoyable. Mentioned to server, who had hostess/manager visit. She said she’d heard those comments from others and gave us 50% off - nice touch. The 2 of us split the special 16-oz bone-in ribeye, which we asked to be medium rare. Was *really rare, so they cooked it some more. Unfortunately, we didn’t enjoy the cut: it didn’t taste like a ribeye, was tough; fat was concentrated in just some spots, not sort of marbled throughout; not the buttery feel and taste of a normal ribeye. Not sure where D’s gets their meat, but we’ve had issues before with toughness. Salad was the frisée - very good. We weren’t really up for dessert, but server (who was great - but can’t remember her name and can’t find the receipt) handed us menus without asking if we were interested, and i saw limoncello, so…YAY. She said they make it on site - it was great.

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  7. Barbara

    Charlotte

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Innovative menu and service was excellent. The only knock I have is that it’s pretty difficult for someone with celiac to order from the menu without bailing out with a salad. Luckily one of the specials was GF. On a brunch menu, you do expect to see a basic omelette or egg dish. I probably won’t be able to enjoy brunch again because my husband is so sensitive, and it’s frustrating when a salad is generally the only option.
    Dudley's on ShortResponded on November 6, 2024
    We are sorry to hear that your husband could not find something gluten-free on the menu. In the future, we can always make accommodations to best suit his diet. We want to ensure that each guest has the same dining experience regardless of dietary restrictions. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this feedback. We will follow up with our Brunch staff to ensure that they are more familiar with Gluten-Free alternatives.

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  8. Missi

    Louisville

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best menus in town, but the specials are always just that: very special. Our server was terrific, too. (Bradley?)
    Dudley's on ShortResponded on November 6, 2024
    It's great to know how much you enjoyed everything! Bradley is such a fantastic addition to our team! Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice review.

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  9. BluegrassMD

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    On this visit I had my 6 year old granddaughter as my date. The staff could not have been nicer.
    Dudley's on ShortResponded on November 6, 2024
    It is so lovely to hear you and your granddaughter had such a good time with us! I remember your server talking about the princess in her section & how sweet she was! We can't wait to see you again soon!

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  10. Elizabeth

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So delicious, lovely staff, sweet and fun birthday treat for my husband. Very loud.

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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 4.8 stars by 2645 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 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
  • 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 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, Takeout, 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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