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Dudley's on Short, Lexington, KY

Dudley's on Short

4.7
4.7
2701 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,701 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lexington

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dudley's on Short in Lexington offers a "superb dining experience" with "amazing food and impeccable service." Guests rave about the "cozy atmosphere," "wonderful rooftop," and "creative, delicious dishes." Known for its "excellent brunch," Dudley's consistently impresses, making it a "favorite spot" for both locals and visitors seeking "quality food and an incredible ambiance."

2,701 Reviews
  1. Amanda VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but came out too fast. We ordered and food was out in like 10 min. We wanted to enjoy a night out but felt rushed in and out in 40 min.

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  2. Andy VIP

    Louisville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The fish specials are amazing every time we go to Dudley’s!

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  3. P VIP

    Seattle55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening as usual. Can never go wrong at Dudley's

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  4. Boone

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5/5, 10/10, 100/100, whatever system you want to use, Dudley’s will be 100%.
    Dudley's on ShortResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for your terrific review, Boone! We can't wait to have you dine with us again soon!!

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  5. Rachel VIP

    Denver191 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great- friendly and attentive. Food was good..crab cake was as good as we’ve had on the East coast..not too much filler. The Thai soup was really delicious. The rolls are great! We tried the ribs and the special pasta- amatriciana. The ribs fell off the bone and had a nice flavor- very lamb-y. Amatriciana was ok- probably wouldn’t get that again. Nice ambiance overall and a pretty nice wine list.
    Dudley's on ShortResponded 7 days ago
    Rachel, thank you so much for leaving a review! It's nice to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us. It's always lovely to hear that our staff did a great job and that your meal was enjoyable. We hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Bridget

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect dining experience. Delicious food. Exceptional service!
    Dudley's on ShortResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much, Bridget. It's wonderful to know that we provided an outstanding experience for you and your guest. Make sure you come back and see us soon!

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  7. Joseph

    Louisville2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was extremely poor in quality. I’ve never actually had a worse cut of beef. It was largely inedible. I can’t recommend the restaurant as a result of this poor experience.
    Dudley's on ShortResponded 7 days ago
    Joesph, we are sorry to hear that your dining experience with us was not up to our standards. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback, as we are always looking for ways to improve. We will update our menu soon and hope you will give us another chance to serve you!

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  8. Debbie

    Cincinnati16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice, quiet and quaint. Food was good. Service was good.
    Dudley's on ShortResponded on March 3, 2025
    Debbie, thanks for taking the time to leave a review! We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Carroll

    Louisville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Could not have been better! Our guests thought it was great also. Luke, our server, was out of this world!
    Dudley's on ShortResponded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Carroll! We'll also make sure Luke hears your feedback. We hope you come back to see us and request that he serve you again!

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  10. Robert VIP

    Louisville24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 of us met for dinner and we had outstanding experience. We ordered drinks were able to chat easily across the table. Our server was outstanding and patient always giving us time without ever feeling pushed. Everyone ordered different entree and ALL were thrilled with their meals! This is Lexington’s premier restaurant!
    Dudley's on ShortResponded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you so much, Robert! We're so pleased that you and your guests enjoyed your evening with us! We hope we have the opportunity to serve you again!

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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 2701 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 p.m.
Booked 22 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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