Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 25, 2011
Feb. 20, 2012
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001171759  
Document Type 10-K  
Document Period End Date Dec. 25, 2011  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-25  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Public Float $ 541.0  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   14,590,010
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY