But these are just the kind of items that make your Sim’s spaces look realistic and appropriate for whatever setting you’re going after.
This set is full of little things that a restaurant just can’t do without, like napkin holders, menus, trays, and much more.
You don’t just get one option, either. There are three different types of menus and they all have tons of swatches so you can get the feel for your restaurant just right.
The chalkboards are also pretty important.
Imagine going to grab some carryout and there’s nothing on the wall telling you your options… such a scary thought.
Those require the Dine Out pack, but everything else here is base game compatible.
As we’ve already established, menus are rather important.
Not just so you aren’t left without any idea what to order, but also because they’re such a big part of the restaurant experience, too.
It’s a great rush of excitement, if not a little overwhelming, once you see all of the choices laid out before your very eyes.
Besides, it’s a great way to ensure future business.
We’ve all been to places where so many things sound great that it’s hard to pick just one, so you can’t wait to come back and try more.
These menus look fantastic and will help greatly in making your Sim’s restaurant actually look like a restaurant.
You’ll have multiple modern styles to choose from, including chalkboards and general straight-to-the-point ones that just say what’s available without the frills.
By the way, take note of those prices… on one of these menus, everything from hamburgers to sodas cost $6. Oof.
Not sure if that’s a good business model, but Sims won’t mind.
If you’re an avid Sims player, then I’m sure you know about all of the packs, even if you don’t own them.
It’s actually a rather strange phenomenon.
There are some packs that just aren’t my thing and I know I’ll never buy, and yet I remember everything from the order and day they were released to the content included.
The importance of professionals bringing together dough, cheese, and sauce cannot be understated.
Throughout the world, pizza is a beloved cuisine. So the restaurants dedicated to them should reflect that.
This CC set contains everything you’ll need to get that authentic pizzeria aesthetic.
You might not think tables and chairs are important since we already have options in the game, but seating adds to the ambiance more than you might think.
Here you’ll find the typical little wooden tables with options to add a classic checkered tablecloth, plus some fitting chairs.
There’s also an abundance of décor here as well that makes my clutter-loving heart happy, like decorative breadsticks, cutlery, figurines, paintings, and more.
You’ll truly be able to build the pizzeria of your dreams – or one that reminds you of your hometown!
Sometimes, Custom Content creators really go all out for a concept.
This is definitely one of those times.
At a mind-blowing 300 items total, this is by far the largest CC set I have ever come across. And it’s all about building your own restaurant!
To fully detail all of the awesome stuff here, let’s start out small first:
A really cool little part of this set is that it comes with some uniforms. 22 total, in fact.
So once you have put in all the work to make your build great, you don’t have to have employees running around in the generic base game uniform!
Now onto the décor items.
The sheer amount of them is very impressive, and everything has dozens of swatches!
There are three tablecloth sizes, suited for almost any table in the game. I think the decorative food is pretty impressive too, and will come in handy.
Instead of all the food in sight having to be prepared by your Sim, you can use the huge variety available here to fill in some spaces with food that will never spoil.
And again, more menus!
You can choose from small as well as large chalkboard menus showing a variety of different food styles.
Lastly, the wall stickers and logos are very fun ways to further make your restaurant’s visual aspects interesting.
Much of the set is focused on this area – you’ll find a theme or design for pretty much everything you want, with matching floor decals.
Here’s another mod to improve your Dine Out experience.
This one will enable you to hire whatever Sims you want to work at your restaurant, including family members.
This will really open up restaurant gameplay in a whole new way.
Now you could play a family-run restaurant and hand it down through generations, have friends on the staff, or just make a really cute guy or gal specifically to work there so your Sim has options.
Hey, meeting people is hard. And in this game, the effort could take up half your Sim’s life.
Restaurants are a great way to get out of your comfort zone and try new things.
Everybody knows the stuff they like to stick to, and that often doesn’t involve things from other cultures if you didn’t grow up with it.
But thanks to authentic restaurants, you can get exposure to all kinds of amazing foods that you might never get anywhere else.
Your Sims will definitely never see a sushi buffet or sake anywhere else, and those are just a couple of the decorative items that are here for you to enjoy.
There’s also a rice bag, sushi bar, deco Chinese buffet, and takeout containers.
With this stuff, it’ll be easier than ever to create a restaurant in your game based around Asian cuisine.
Stone ovens just have a special way of making a place feel cozy.
The way they cook tends to offer a smokier, more savory taste as well.
You just know you’re in for a good time when you walk into a restaurant with a stone oven.
In The Sims, they’ll serve as a great decorative piece and really flesh out the kitchen. You’ll have to do a lot of improvising to make the space look less homey and more professional – but this will definitely help.
And who has a stone oven in their house? Psh… no one.
They’re too cool for homes.
You’ll be able to easily place counters around this so it can blend well with the rest of the kitchen.
There are eight switches as well, ranging from sort of old-timey styles to more modern color combos.
For a moment, I’d like to stay focused on the kitchen.
It’s really a toss-up which is more important to a restaurant: a kitchen or a seating area.
They’re both integral to the whole process of food service, so you’ll really want something as functional and modern as you can get.
While the creator intended this incredible trifold appliance for tiny homes, it’s honestly a great addition to any kitchen – especially industrial ones.
A fridge, microwave, and stove are all included here. And you can place them all in one compact slot.
The microwave is wall mounted and you can place clutter on top, which instantly makes the entire kitchen more functional.
I have been over-dedicating an entire counter to microwaves for a long time.
As for the stove, that actually goes right on top of the mini fridge.
I don’t know how well that would function in reality, but whatever. It’s just incredibly practical for The Sims.
Also, everything comes in three styles: retro, cheap, or modern.
So it’s really up to you if the restaurant has a bunch of outdated appliances that have been there for decades, bought them at a yard sale, or really dropped some Simoleons to get all new stuff.
Diners are an iconic part of American culture and have been for half a century, if not longer.
Comfort food and a good atmosphere will always keep people coming back.
All of the typical diner staples that have become a nostalgic, feel-good symbol of American culture can be found here – like cozy booth seating areas and stools to sit right at the counter.
The décor here is so cool as well, like the classic Coke bottle!
That’s something native to all diners.
Lastly, and maybe the best part of all, I present… the appliances!
There’s a milkshake blender and popcorn machine here that just look awesome, and are such unique objects for your game.
