| Cover | 12 Months Ended |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | DEF 14A |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001324272 |
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
| Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block] | Pay Versus Perfor m n In accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K, pay-for-performance Compensation Discussion and Analysis Pay vs. Performance Table Year Summary (1&2) Compensation (1&3) Average Non-PEO (1&2) Average Non-PEO (1&3) Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based On: Net (5) Adjusted (6) Total (4) Peer Group (4) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) 2022 $6,736,140 $4,341,122 $1,460,002 $984,172 $73.99 $80.69 $38.6 $1.29 2021 $5,337,817 $6,339,561 $1,254,304 $1,389,338 $94.60 $100.79 $42.3 $1.17 2020 $2,542,869 $1,422,429 $832,901 $442,029 $80.36 $103.67 ($25.3) ($0.38) 1 Year PEO Non-PEO 2022 Cheryl Henry Kristy Chipman, Marcy Norwood Lynch, David Hyatt, Susan Mirdamadi 2021 Cheryl Henry Kristy Chipman, Marcy Norwood Lynch, David Hyatt, Susan Mirdamadi 2020 Cheryl Henry Kristy Chipman, Marcy Norwood Lynch, David Hyatt, Susan Mirdamadi, Arne Haak, and Michael O’Donnell 2 3 PEO Non-PEO 2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 2020 Summary Compensation Table Total $6,736,140 $5,337,817 $2,542,869 $1,460,002 $1,254,304 $832,901 Less: Reported Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Awards (a) $4,795,326 $2,625,007 $1,096,972 $785,026 449,310 $417,923 Add: Year-End (b) $2,976,543 $2,538,254 $986,873 $487,279 $440,245 $306,351 Add: Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years that Vested in the Year (b) $4,374 $673,163 ($260,015) ($3,711) $53,948 ($286,489) Add: Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in the Year $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $44,473 Add: Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Equity Awards (b) ($761,902) $415,334 ($790,367) ($210,433) $90,152 ($44,299) Add: Value of Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Stock or Option Awards Not Otherwise Reflected in Fair Value or Total Compensation $181,294 $0 $40,040 $36,061 $0 $7,015 Compensation Actually Paid $4,341,122 $6,339,561 $1,422,429 $984,172 $1,389,338 $442,029 (a) The amounts reflect the aggregate grant-date fair value reported in the “Stock Awards” and “Option Awards” columns in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. (b) In accordance with Item 402(v) requirements, the fair values of unvested and outstanding equity awards to our NEOs were measured as of the end of each fiscal year, and as of each vesting date, during the years displayed in the table above. For MSUs, a Monte Carlo simulation was used to determine the fair value as of each measurement date prior to the vesting date, with valuation methodologies that are generally consistent with those used to estimate fair value at grant under generally accepted accounting principles. For performance-based awards, the fair values reflect the probable outcome of the performance vesting conditions as of each measurement date. See “Incentive and Stock Options Plans” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K 4 5 6 closures, non-recurring tax unbudgeted mid-year executive | ||
| Company Selected Measure Name | Adjusted EPS | ||
| Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block] | 1 Year PEO Non-PEO 2022 Cheryl Henry Kristy Chipman, Marcy Norwood Lynch, David Hyatt, Susan Mirdamadi 2021 Cheryl Henry Kristy Chipman, Marcy Norwood Lynch, David Hyatt, Susan Mirdamadi 2020 Cheryl Henry Kristy Chipman, Marcy Norwood Lynch, David Hyatt, Susan Mirdamadi, Arne Haak, and Michael O’Donnell | ||
| Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block] | The amounts in this column show the cumulative total stockholder return on RUTH common stock, as well as the Dow Jones U.S. Restaurants & Bars Index, at the end of each fiscal year, assuming an initial investment of $100 on December 29, 2019 and full dividend reinvestment | ||
| PEO Total Compensation Amount | $ 6,736,140 | $ 5,337,817 | $ 2,542,869 |
| PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount | $ 4,341,122 | 6,339,561 | 1,422,429 |
| Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block] | 3 PEO Non-PEO 2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 2020 Summary Compensation Table Total $6,736,140 $5,337,817 $2,542,869 $1,460,002 $1,254,304 $832,901 Less: Reported Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Awards (a) $4,795,326 $2,625,007 $1,096,972 $785,026 449,310 $417,923 Add: Year-End (b) $2,976,543 $2,538,254 $986,873 $487,279 $440,245 $306,351 Add: Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years that Vested in the Year (b) $4,374 $673,163 ($260,015) ($3,711) $53,948 ($286,489) Add: Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in the Year $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $44,473 Add: Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Equity Awards (b) ($761,902) $415,334 ($790,367) ($210,433) $90,152 ($44,299) Add: Value of Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Stock or Option Awards Not Otherwise Reflected in Fair Value or Total Compensation $181,294 $0 $40,040 $36,061 $0 $7,015 Compensation Actually Paid $4,341,122 $6,339,561 $1,422,429 $984,172 $1,389,338 $442,029 (a) The amounts reflect the aggregate grant-date fair value reported in the “Stock Awards” and “Option Awards” columns in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. (b) In accordance with Item 402(v) requirements, the fair values of unvested and outstanding equity awards to our NEOs were measured as of the end of each fiscal year, and as of each vesting date, during the years displayed in the table above. For MSUs, a Monte Carlo simulation was used to determine the fair value as of each measurement date prior to the vesting date, with valuation methodologies that are generally consistent with those used to estimate fair value at grant under generally accepted accounting principles. For performance-based awards, the fair values reflect the probable outcome of the performance vesting conditions as of each measurement date. See “Incentive and Stock Options Plans” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K | ||
| Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount | $ 1,460,002 | 1,254,304 | 832,901 |
| Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount | $ 984,172 | 1,389,338 | 442,029 |
| Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block] | 3 PEO Non-PEO 2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 2020 Summary Compensation Table Total $6,736,140 $5,337,817 $2,542,869 $1,460,002 $1,254,304 $832,901 Less: Reported Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Awards (a) $4,795,326 $2,625,007 $1,096,972 $785,026 449,310 $417,923 Add: Year-End (b) $2,976,543 $2,538,254 $986,873 $487,279 $440,245 $306,351 Add: Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years that Vested in the Year (b) $4,374 $673,163 ($260,015) ($3,711) $53,948 ($286,489) Add: Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in the Year $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $44,473 Add: Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Equity Awards (b) ($761,902) $415,334 ($790,367) ($210,433) $90,152 ($44,299) Add: Value of Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Stock or Option Awards Not Otherwise Reflected in Fair Value or Total Compensation $181,294 $0 $40,040 $36,061 $0 $7,015 Compensation Actually Paid $4,341,122 $6,339,561 $1,422,429 $984,172 $1,389,338 $442,029 (a) The amounts reflect the aggregate grant-date fair value reported in the “Stock Awards” and “Option Awards” columns in the Summary Compensation Table for the applicable year. (b) In accordance with Item 402(v) requirements, the fair values of unvested and outstanding equity awards to our NEOs were measured as of the end of each fiscal year, and as of each vesting date, during the years displayed in the table above. For MSUs, a Monte Carlo simulation was used to determine the fair value as of each measurement date prior to the vesting date, with valuation methodologies that are generally consistent with those used to estimate fair value at grant under generally accepted accounting principles. For performance-based awards, the fair values reflect the probable outcome of the performance vesting conditions as of each measurement date. See “Incentive and Stock Options Plans” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K | ||
| Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block] | |||
| Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block] | |||
| Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block] | |||
| Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block] | |||
| Tabular List [Table Text Block] | Most Important Company Performance Measures for Determining Executive Compensation The most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link executive compensation to company performance during fiscal year 2022 were: ● Adjusted EPS ● Bonus Plan Adjusted EBITDA ● Revenue | ||
| Total Shareholder Return Amount | $ 73.99 | 94.6 | 80.36 |
| Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount | 80.69 | 100.79 | 103.67 |
| Net Income (Loss) | $ 38,600,000 | $ 42,300,000 | $ (25,300,000) |
| Company Selected Measure Amount | 1.29 | 1.17 | (0.38) |
| PEO Name | Cheryl Henry | ||
| Measure [Axis]: 1 | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Measure Name | Adjusted EPS | ||
| Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block] | While we use numerous measures to evaluate performance under our compensation programs, Adjusted EPS (earnings per diluted share, excluding the impact of store closures, non-recurring tax unbudgeted mid-year executive | ||
| Measure [Axis]: 2 | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Measure Name | Bonus Plan Adjusted EBITDA | ||
| Measure [Axis]: 3 | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Measure Name | Revenue | ||
| PEO [Member] | Reported Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Awards [Member] | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Adjustment to Compensation Amount | $ 4,795,326 | $ 2,625,007 | $ 1,096,972 |
| PEO [Member] | YearEnd Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in the Year [Member] | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Adjustment to Compensation Amount | 2,976,543 | 2,538,254 | 986,873 |
| PEO [Member] | Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years that Vested in the Year [Member] | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Adjustment to Compensation Amount | 4,374 | 673,163 | (260,015) |
| PEO [Member] | Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in the Year [Member] | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Adjustment to Compensation Amount | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PEO [Member] | Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Equity Awards [Member] | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Adjustment to Compensation Amount | (761,902) | 415,334 | (790,367) |
| PEO [Member] | Value of Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Stock or Option Awards Not Otherwise Reflected in Fair Value or Total Compensation [Member] | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Adjustment to Compensation Amount | 181,294 | 0 | 40,040 |
| Non-PEO NEO [Member] | Reported Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Awards [Member] | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Adjustment to Compensation Amount | 785,026 | 449,310 | 417,923 |
| Non-PEO NEO [Member] | YearEnd Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in the Year [Member] | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Adjustment to Compensation Amount | 487,279 | 440,245 | 306,351 |
| Non-PEO NEO [Member] | Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years that Vested in the Year [Member] | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Adjustment to Compensation Amount | (3,711) | 53,948 | (286,489) |
| Non-PEO NEO [Member] | Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in the Year [Member] | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Adjustment to Compensation Amount | 0 | 0 | 44,473 |
| Non-PEO NEO [Member] | Change in Fair Value of Outstanding and Unvested Equity Awards [Member] | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Adjustment to Compensation Amount | (210,433) | 90,152 | (44,299) |
| Non-PEO NEO [Member] | Value of Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Stock or Option Awards Not Otherwise Reflected in Fair Value or Total Compensation [Member] | |||
| Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | |||
| Adjustment to Compensation Amount | $ 36,061 | $ 0 | $ 7,015 |
