Note 11 - Segment Reporting - Assets by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 01, 2015
Jun. 02, 2015
Ruby Tuesday [Member]    
Total assets:    
Total assets $ 779,256 $ 786,931
Lime Fresh [Member]    
Total assets:    
Total assets 4,518 10,839
Support Center and Other [Member]    
Total assets:    
Total assets 100,344 127,682
Total assets $ 884,118 $ 925,452