Note M - Segment Reporting (Details) - Financial Results by Reportable Segment (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Mar. 03, 2015
Mar. 04, 2014
Mar. 03, 2015
Mar. 04, 2014
Revenues:        
Revenues $ 285,913 $ 295,552 $ 829,754 $ 861,435
Segment profit/(loss):        
Segment profit 28,440 24,140 77,805 30,624
Depreciation and amortization:        
Depreciation and amortization 12,961 13,912 39,319 43,384
Capital expenditures:        
Capital expenditures     21,134 22,557
Ruby Tuesday [Member]        
Revenues:        
Revenues 281,118 290,752 814,975 845,514
Segment profit/(loss):        
Segment profit 28,307 24,139 79,152 34,860
Depreciation and amortization:        
Depreciation and amortization 12,010 12,840 36,426 40,088
Capital expenditures:        
Capital expenditures     19,917 18,744
Lime Fresh [Member]        
Revenues:        
Revenues 4,795 4,800 14,779 15,921
Segment profit/(loss):        
Segment profit 133 1 (1,347) (4,236)
Depreciation and amortization:        
Depreciation and amortization 419 473 1,279 1,517
Capital expenditures:        
Capital expenditures     145 2,793
Support Center and Other [Member]        
Depreciation and amortization:        
Depreciation and amortization 532 599 1,614 1,779
Capital expenditures:        
Capital expenditures     $ 1,072 $ 1,020