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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2011
Dec. 22, 2011
Apr. 02, 2011
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name ARK RESTAURANTS CORP    
Document Type 10-K    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-02    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   3,244,845  
Entity Public Float     $ 28,959,876
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Central Index Key 0000779544    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Document Period End Date Oct. 01, 2011    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY