| Cover | Dec. 29, 2024 | Oct. 11, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 11, 2024 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | CHUY’S HOLDINGS, INC. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001524931 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-29 | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
| Entity File Number | 001-35603 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-5717694 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1623 Toomey Rd. | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Austin | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 78704 | |
| City Area Code | (512) | |
| Local Phone Number | 473-2783 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | |
| Trading Symbol | CHUY | |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
