Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

9 Months Ended

Jan. 25, 2013

Footnotes Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due

$ 295,049

Contingencies

We are of the opinion that there are no matters pending or threatened that are expected to have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

Although we do not believe the matter to be material, we are involved in litigation with one of our suppliers pursuant to a Complaint and accompanying Motion for Preliminary Injunction styled: Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. v. Bob Evans Farms, Inc. and Bob Evans Farm Foods, Inc., Case Number 313CV00098AA, dated January 17, 2012 and pending in the United States District Court, Portland Division.  We believe the suit to be without merit, intend to vigorously defend the action, and filed certain counterclaims against the plaintiff on February 22, 2012.  We disclose herein as an accompanying note to the references made during our Third Quarter earnings release.