Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Goodwill And Trademark Balances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
May 31, 2020	May 26, 2019	May 27, 2018
Goodwill And Other Intangibles [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,037.4	$ 1,183.7
Trademarks	805.9	950.8
Less goodwill impairment	(169.2)	0.0	$ 0.0
Goodwill, due to acquisitions	22.9
Olive Garden
Goodwill And Other Intangibles [Line Items]
Goodwill	30.2	30.2
Trademarks	0.7	0.7
LongHorn Steakhouse
Goodwill And Other Intangibles [Line Items]
Goodwill	49.3	49.3
Trademarks	307.8	307.8
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
Goodwill And Other Intangibles [Line Items]
Goodwill	165.1	311.4
Trademarks	230.1	375.0
Yard House
Goodwill And Other Intangibles [Line Items]
Goodwill	369.2	369.2
Trademarks	109.3	109.3
The Capital Grille
Goodwill And Other Intangibles [Line Items]
Goodwill	401.6	401.6
Trademarks	147.0	147.0
Seasons 52
Goodwill And Other Intangibles [Line Items]
Goodwill	0.0	0.0
Trademarks	0.5	0.5
Eddie V’s
Goodwill And Other Intangibles [Line Items]
Goodwill	22.0	22.0
Trademarks	$ 10.5	$ 10.5

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