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Dudley's on Short, Lexington, KY

Dudley's on Short

4.7
4.7
2698 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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.
  • 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 2,698 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lexington

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dudley's on Short offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "exceptional service." Guests praise the "cozy ambiance," "great atmosphere," and "fabulous rooftop setting." Standout dishes include the crab cakes and calamari. With attentive staff and a welcoming vibe, Dudley's remains a "Lexington treasure."

2,698 Reviews
  1. Boone

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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 2 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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  2. Rachel

    VIP

    Denver

    191 reviews

    4.0

    191 reviews

    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 2 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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  3. Bridget

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    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 2 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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  4. Joseph

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    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 2 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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  5. Debbie

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    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 3 days ago
    Debbie, thanks for taking the time to leave a review! We hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Carroll

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    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 3 days ago
    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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  7. Robert

    VIP

    Louisville

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    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 3 days ago
    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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  8. Todd

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience!!! The staff was awesome, the food was great, would very much recommend!!
    Dudley's on ShortResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks, Todd! It's great to know that we checked all the boxes regarding your experience with us. Make sure you come back and see us soon!

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  9. Dennis

    VIP

    Louisville

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dudley’s is always a favorite spot in Lexington and there’s a reason it’s been around so long. We came on Valentine’s Day this year and had the pre fix menu. The choices were amazing and had a variety for anyone’s preferences. The food was great, and our server, Erin gave us the best service and was on top of everything. The ambience of Dudley’s is perfect for a cozy dinner or having a few drinks at the bar with a few friends. I highly recommend checking it out if you’re ever in Lexington.
    Dudley's on ShortResponded 3 days ago
    Dennis, it's terrific to hear you enjoyed dining with us on Valentine's Day! Erin is such an incredible addition to our staff & we are lucky to have her! I'll make sure she gets your feedback. We hope that you come and see us again soon!

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  10. Christopher

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bradley was absolutely fantastic! Unfortunately, the food wasn’t quite up to par. There seemed to be a bit of a mishap with every course. The overall experience was great, but the food was definitely the main reason we went out.
    Dudley's on ShortResponded 3 days ago
    We're sorry to hear that the food did not meet your expectations and that your experience with us was problematic. We will be rolling out some new menu items very soon, and we hope you return to give it another try. I will ensure that Bradley gets your feedback and appreciate you leaving us a review.

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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 2698 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 21 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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