Note 18 - Segment Information (Details) - Segment Information, Assets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 28, 2014
Dec. 29, 2013
Total assets:    
Assets $ 218,567 $ 228,081
Deferred income taxes - unallocated 28,829 29,582
Operating Segments [Member] | Company-owned Steakhouse Restaurants [Member]    
Total assets:    
Assets 155,757 143,388
Operating Segments [Member] | Franchise Operations [Member]    
Total assets:    
Assets 2,151 2,253
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]    
Total assets:    
Assets 16,711 22,479
Deferred income taxes - unallocated 28,829 29,582
Mitchell's Restaurants [Member]    
Total assets:    
Assets $ 15,119 $ 30,379