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6 Months Ended
Jul. 09, 2017
Aug. 08, 2017
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001171759  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jul. 09, 2017  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   12,927,785