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Stockholders' Equity Narrative (Details) (Accelerated Share Repurchase Program, USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Aug. 31, 2014
Feb. 22, 2015
Jul. 31, 2014
Accelerated Share Repurchase Program
         
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Share repurchase program, authorized amount         $ 500.0us-gaap_StockRepurchaseProgramAuthorizedAmount1
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Payments For Accelerated Share Repurchase Program     $ 500.0dri_PaymentsForAcceleratedShareRepurchaseProgram
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Stock to be repurchased and retired 8.6us-gaap_StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares
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1.3us-gaap_StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodShares
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Accelerated share repurchases, price paid per share       $ 50.12us-gaap_AcceleratedShareRepurchasesFinalPricePaidPerShare
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