Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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9 Months Ended
Oct. 02, 2016
Nov. 01, 2016
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001171759  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-25  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Oct. 02, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   12,857,958