| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 09, 2023 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 09, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001171759 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-34851 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-1573084 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 10000 E. Geddes Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 500 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Englewood |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80112 |
| City Area Code | (303) |
| Local Phone Number | 846-6000 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | RRGB |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
