Document And Entity Information - shares |
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Aug. 30, 2016 |
Oct. 05, 2016 |
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| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | RUBY TUESDAY INC | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000068270 | |
| Trading Symbol | rt | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --06-06 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | |
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) | 60,196,759 | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 30, 2016 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2017 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
| Amendment Flag | false |