Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2014
Feb. 27, 2015
Jun. 27, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name CHUY'S HOLDINGS, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001524931    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-28    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 28, 2014    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Public Float     $ 567,000dei_EntityPublicFloat
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   16,440,906dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding