January 6, 2025 G.J. Hart Chief Executive Officer Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. 10000 E. Geddes Avenue, Suite 500 Englewood, CO 80112 Re: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed December 23, 2024 File No. 333-284018 Dear G.J. Hart: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Alyssa Wall at 202-551-8106 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Trade & Services cc: David S. Huntington