Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2019
Mar. 02, 2020
Jun. 28, 2019
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name CHUY'S HOLDINGS, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001524931    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-29    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 29, 2019    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 379
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   16,636,464