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Dudley's on Short, Lexington, KY

Dudley's on Short

4.8
4.8
2649 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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.
  • Area
    Lexington
  • Cross Street
    259 West Short Street #125
  • Parking details
    Valet is available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 2,649 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Central Kentucky

    Romantic

  • 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 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.

2,649 Reviews
  1. M. Scott

    Houston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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.

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  2. Rachel

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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!

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  3. Jim

    Louisville

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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.

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  4. B

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days 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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  5. Sally

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite when we come to Lexington! We told them we were on a time crunch with the UK game and were very accommodating. Thank you!

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  6. Marsha

    Louisville

    33 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    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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  7. Beth

    Mobile

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    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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  8. Leeds

    Louisville

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  9. CB54

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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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  10. Roberta

    Louisville

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 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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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 2649 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
19:00
Booked 24 times today

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Google Map for Dudley's on Short

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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • 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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