Note M - Segment Reporting (Details) - Financial results by reportable segment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 03, 2013	Jun. 04, 2013
Total assets:
Total assets	$ 1,007,089	$ 1,043,183
Ruby Tuesday [Member]
Total assets:
Total assets	872,646	893,750
Lime Fresh [Member]
Total assets:
Total assets	20,637	18,943
Support Center and Other [Member]
Total assets:
Total assets	$ 113,806	$ 130,490