Note M - Segment Reporting (Details) - Financial Results by Reportable Segment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 03, 2013	Jun. 04, 2013
Total assets:
Total assets	$ 972,442	$ 1,043,183
Ruby Tuesday [Member]
Total assets:
Total assets	854,707	893,750
Lime Fresh [Member]
Total assets:
Total assets	19,080	18,943
Support Center and Other [Member]
Total assets:
Total assets	$ 98,655	$ 130,490