Cover
| Cover | May 04, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 04, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CHUY’S HOLDINGS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001524931 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-35603 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-5717694 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1623 Toomey Rd. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Austin |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 78704 |
| City Area Code | (512) |
| Local Phone Number | 473-2783 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CHUY |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |