| Cover | May 16, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ARK RESTAURANTS CORP. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NY |
| Entity File Number | 1-09453 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-3156768 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 85 Fifth Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10003 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Local Phone Number | 206-8800 |
| 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 $.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | ARKR |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000779544 |
