Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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4 Months Ended
Apr. 15, 2012
May 15, 2012
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001171759  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Apr. 15, 2012  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-30  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   14,686,943
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1