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6 Months Ended
Jul. 14, 2019
Aug. 21, 2019
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001171759  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-29  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jul. 14, 2019  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   12,967,566.0
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes