The Best Restaurant Mods For The Sims 4


Key Takeaways

  • Mods enhance The Sims 4 Dine Out experience, adding new features like faster cooking and extended employee shifts.
  • Custom mods introduce additional menu items, restaurant events, and flexible employee hiring for more immersive gameplay.
  • With caution, modding can enhance the player’s gaming experience, but one should be aware of potential risks and conflicts among mods.



In the bustling virtual world of The Sims 4, the promising Dine Out game pack brought exciting opportunities for players to immerse themselves in the restaurant industry and have their Sims discover new recipes by eating at restaurants in town. However, with the initial excitement came a slew of frustrating glitches and limitations that hindered the full potential of restaurant ownership and dining experiences.

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Enter a beacon of hope in the form of mods crafted by dedicated Simmers to breathe new life into the Dine Out experience. From simple tweaks to game changers like new recipes and features, many mods seek to remedy the annoyances of Dine Out while enhancing overall restaurant gameplay.


Updated October 16, 2024, by Jenna Amore: W hile the Dine Out game pack provides a solid foundation for running a restaurant, many players crave more depth and variety. This update introduces a selection of mods that not only enhance the management of restaurants but also improve cafes and the overall dining experience for Sims. Whether players are looking to streamline restaurant operations, expand their menu, or create a more immersive and realistic environment, these mods bring innovative features and new items that fill the gaps left by Dine Out.

Modding can enhance your gaming experience, but it also comes with risks. Exercise
caution when downloading mods,
as they may
potentially break your game.
Players should always ensure that they are downloading from reputable sources and keeping their mod folder updated by checking the mod’s website regularly, especially after game updates. These mods
may conflict with each other
when installed together.


20 Better Chef’s Kitchen

Downloads: 19,228

The Sims 4 - The Dine Out and Home Chef Hustle packs work well together

  • Created by BosseLadyTV
  • Requires: The Sims 4: City Living
  • Download Here (Curseforge)


Gamers can enhance Sims’ culinary prowess with the Better Chef’s Kitchen mod, a versatile addition for restaurants and home chefs in The Sims 4. It takes the Chef’s Kitchen lot trait from City Living and expands its benefits to include baking, gourmet cooking, mixology, juice fizzing, and nectar-making skills. This custom lot trait is good for residential lots and businesses such as restaurants and cafes.

This mod requires packs like Get To Work, Eco Lifestyle, and Horse Ranch for full functionality, but even with just City Living and the base game, Sims can enjoy accelerated skill development in cooking, baking, and gourmet cooking.

19 Employees Stay 24 Hours Mod

Downloads: 6,768

The Sims 4: Three employees - a waitress, a hostess, and a chef - all working longer hours thanks to the Employees Stay 24 Hours mod.


With this mod, a simple tweak revolutionizes restaurant gameplay. Originally, Sim restaurant employees only stayed for short shifts before requesting to head home for the day. This limitation often restricts restaurant owners from extending their business hours and maximizing their restaurant earnings.

The Employees Stay 24 Hours Mod does exactly as it says. Employees will willingly work full 24-hour shifts before needing to clock out. This allows restaurant owners to keep their establishments open for longer durations, which enables players to generate more revenue and indulge in extended, uninterrupted gameplay sessions.

18 Restaurant Grand Opening Mod

Downloads: 14,858

The Sims 4 - A restaurant owner excited in front of his new restaurant and the description of the custom grand opening event.


Building the perfect restaurant takes a lot of time and consideration, and opening a new restaurant for the first time can feel underwhelming. Thankfully, the Restaurant Grand Opening Mod allows restaurant owners to host an event that will attract customers and celebrate the business’ launch.

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There are various goals for the restaurant owner to achieve to throw a successful social event. The main goal is to welcome customers, but interactions like checking on tables; giving free meals, drinks, and desserts; and recommending food dishes can bring players closer to a gold star event. As a reward for a great grand opening, players will receive a What’s On The Menu sign and 10–50 Simoleons in tips.

17 Hire Teens For Restaurants Mod

Downloads: 46,330

 The Sims 4 - A teenage Sim working at a restaurant thanks to the Hire Teens For Restaurants mod


This tuning mod offers a small fix for players with unemployed teenage Sims. The base game only allows teens to work part-time jobs such as babysitting, lifeguarding, and manual labor. Unfortunately, The Sims 4 only allows restaurant positions for young adults, adults, and elders. The Hire Teens For Restaurants Mod expands teen employment roles within the bustling culinary world.

Teenagers can now be hired as hosts, servers, or even chefs, contributing to the efficient operation of the restaurant. Beyond its practical implications, this mod also adds depth to gameplay by reflecting real-world diversity in the workforce. Players can now create dynamic narratives involving ambitious teens eager to gain work experience and contribute to their family’s income.


16 Custom Food Interactions

Downloads: 2,448,185

The Sims 4 - New interactions from the Custom Food Interactions mod

The Custom Food Interactions mod is a must-have for Sims 4 players who love to experiment in the kitchen or run a thriving restaurant. This mod introduces new interactions, allowing Sims to create a variety of custom meals, drinks, desserts, and snacks. With recipes ranging from soups and salads to shakes and treats, it significantly expands the range of dishes Sims can prepare.

Beyond just cooking, this mod empowers skilled Sims to turn their passion into profit. They can sell their custom food creations to local shops or even start a home-based catering business. This feature is ideal for restaurant owners and chefs, as it allows players to build a unique menu that stands out from the usual base game offerings.


15 Functional Custom Bar

Downloads: N/A

The Sims 4 - The new alcohol options from the Functional Custom Bar mod

The Functional Custom Bar mod introduces a new bar from buy mode with an extensive drink menu, featuring 11 name-brand beers, such as Budweiser, Samuel Adams, and Guinness. For Simmers who want to expand their drink options even further, an add-on by the same creator offers classic cocktails like mimosas, margaritas, and daiquiris, giving Sims a taste of real-world favorites.

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Ideal for building lively bars, upscale lounges, or casual restaurants, this mod allows Sims to enjoy a wider variety of drinks when dining out. Whether they’re grabbing a cold beer with friends or sipping on a cocktail at the bar, the Functional Custom Bar mod brings more authenticity and variety to The Sims 4‘s dining and nightlife scenes.


14 Drinks Machine

Downloads: N/A

The Sims 4 - Drinks added from the new Drinks Machine mod

Looking to diversify Sims’ drink menus? The Drinks Machine mod introduces a versatile drink machine object that offers a wide range of beverages, including hot drinks, sodas, milkshakes, and slushies. The convenience of having a single machine that serves multiple types of drinks makes it a practical and valuable asset for any business or restaurant.

The drinks machine comes in an array of colors and patterns, allowing players to select a design that perfectly matches the aesthetic of their business. Whether it’s running a trendy cafe, a family diner, or a high-end restaurant, there’s a design that will fit seamlessly into any establishment.


13 More Cafe Options

Downloads: N/A

The Sims 4 - The new options for food and drink with the More Café Options mod

  • Created by Littlebowbub
  • Requires: The Sims 4: Get Together
  • Download Here (Patreon)

For Sims who prefer hands-on cafe management, the More Cafe Options mod is the perfect way to elevate their menu beyond just a basic drink machine. Cafe owners can offer a wider variety of food, including cakes, light bites, sweet treats, and pies. Plus, there are plenty of new coffee options, such as lattes and specialty brews, that allow Sims to customize their drink orders.

Whether Sims are grabbing a quick snack or indulging in a delicious dessert, the expanded menu makes dining out more enjoyable and realistic. For cafe owners, it opens up new opportunities to craft unique menus and attract more customers, making it a valuable addition for anyone looking to build a cozy, successful coffee shop or restaurant in The Sims 4.


Downloads: N/A

The Sims 4 - A screenshot of the menu options for a restaurant with the More Restaurant Menu Options mod installed

The More Restaurant Menu Options mod empowers restaurant owners to expand their menu offerings, providing customers with a wider array of choices to tantalize their taste buds. Originally, each restaurant could only choose 30 meals for their menus. This can become limiting for ambitious restaurateurs who aim to offer a diverse range of dishes.

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Two files are available for download. One increases the options to 50, while the other brings the total to 100. Players should choose one of these to install at a time. This flexibility allows players to tailor their establishments to their preferences and the needs of their customers.


11 Hungry Plumbobs Fast Food Counter

Downloads: N/A

The Sims 4 - A Sim working at a Fast Food Counter from a mod

When there are Sims who are starving and on the brink of death, waiting for a slowpoke chef is not going to cut it. The Hungry Plumbobs Fast Food Counter mod adds a fast food counter designed for quick and efficient service. Sims can conveniently order a variety of meals, pizza, and snacks, ensuring they get their fill without the lengthy wait times.

Available in four different color combinations, this counter can seamlessly fit into any restaurant or fast food joint’s decor. This mod not only enhances the dining experience by offering quick service but also adds a visually appealing element to Sims’ culinary businesses.


10 Hungry Plumbobs Fast Food Delivery

Downloads: N/A

The Sims 4 - The Hungry Plumbobs Fast Food Delivery mod

The Hungry Plumbobs Fast Food Delivery mod brings a modern, convenient twist to dining in The Sims 4. Much like real-world services like Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash, this mod lets Sims skip the cooking and enjoy their favorite fast food without leaving their home. Beyond the classic pizza delivery, players can now have full meals delivered, including options like chicken, burgers, and fries.


This mod expands the dining possibilities by making fast food more accessible, enhancing the cooking and eating experience for Sims who want a quick, delicious meal. Whether it’s a lazy night in or a busy day with no time to cook, the Hungry Plumbobs Fast Food Delivery mod ensures that Sims can always enjoy a convenient, tasty meal.

9 Restaurant Host Career Mod

Downloads: 47,150

The Sims 4 - The Restaurant Host Career Mod allows players to Sims to work as a host or hostess as their career

A host or hostess career is perfect for teenagers, who can work in the restaurant business thanks to the previous mod. This mod allows Sims of any age to dip their toes in the service industry by taking on the role of host or hostess specifically. Hosts are responsible for welcoming customers and seating customers at their tables.


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They will work a total of five eight-hour shifts each week, for §16 per hour. It certainly doesn’t rank among the highest-paid careers in The Sims 4, but it is just as important as any other career. There are no promotions in this career, but Sims in this role can practice their charisma skills to be better prepared for work. If a Sim is ready to take the next step, they might be interested in becoming a server or chef.

8 Restaurant Faster Cooking Mod

Downloads: 96,045

The Sims 4 - A chef cooking quicker with the Restaurant Faster Cooking Mod and the options players can choose for their chefs to cook

Chefs are known to be a little slow to complete their jobs, with no fault towards their character. The Restaurant Faster Cooking mod provides some quick fixes to the glitchy Dine Out game pack and the chef role in particular. The pack allows restaurant owners to choose between three different speeds for their chefs to cook at – Careful, Normal, and Quick – and this mod increases these speeds even further.


If the restaurant isn’t teeming with customers, the owner may ask them to cook slowly and carefully to ensure the meal is of excellent quality. On the other hand, a quick pace might be better suited for a busier time to better satisfy customers and their hunger. In addition to changing the speed of cooking, the creator of this mod has also increased the speed of interactions involving pots, pans, and cutting boards.

7 Coworkers Hang Out Event Mod

Downloads: 92,943

The Sims 4 - The screen that describes the custom Coworkers Hangout from a mod and coworkers hanging out at the bar after working at the restaurant


After closing the restaurant for the day, employees who enjoy the company of their coworkers may want to stick around and have a beer or two. Without the Coworkers Hang Out Event Mod, employees would leave the lot immediately after the restaurant closed. The restaurant manager can now host a custom event called the Coworkers Hangout and invite their employees to stay after hours. It costs §25 to book this event.

Building better relationships with coworkers helps the restaurant run smoother and gives employees a greater appreciation for their bosses. Finishing with a gold star status rewards the business with extra influence points to buy better perks for the restaurant.

6 Hire Certain Sims At Restaurants Mod

Downloads: 244,284

The Sims 4 - The manage employees setting menu where you can Hire Certain Sims At Restaurants thanks to a mod


Running a family restaurant? It may be a little difficult to execute using Dine Out alone. There is a limited pool of Sims that restaurant owners are allowed to pull from. Thankfully, there’s a mod that can help some players out. The Hire Certain Sims At Restaurants mod allows a restaurant owner to choose exactly which Sim they’d like to hire from the entire save file.

This makes it easy to hire family members and friends and, in turn, allows for more interesting storylines. At the host station, players can assign these Sims a trait for their position (host/server/chef). This will make sure the Sim will earn the necessary skills needed to work at the restaurant.

5 Food & Beverage Supplier License

Downloads: N/A

The Sims 4 - The new Food And Beverage Supplier License mod and some of its features


The Food & Beverage Supplier License mod is a game-changer for Sims aspiring to become successful entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry. For 500 satisfaction points, Sims can acquire a new reward trait that allows them to sell a wide range of items, including fresh produce, fish, meat, ingredients, beverages, and more. These items can be sold to vendors, baristas, bartenders, restaurants, and other business owners for a profit.

Sims with this trait must maintain good customer relationships, check up on them, and offer discounts. This functionality not only enhances the realism of running a supply business but also provides strategic opportunities for Sims to build a loyal customer base.

4 Greasy Goods CC Stuff Pack

Downloads: N/A

The Sims 4 - New items from the Greasy Goods mod pack


The Greasy Goods Custom Content Stuff Pack adds a whopping 70 new items to The Sims 4, unlike other lackluster EA stuff packs. This mod is perfect for enhancing both the dining room and the kitchen in any restaurant. This pack includes self-checkout screens, fryers, and a variety of indoor and outdoor decor items, all designed to fit seamlessly in fast-food restaurants.

One of the highlights of this mod pack is the new custom food items like burgers and sandwiches, which perfectly complement the greasy food theme. The new self-checkout screens and fryers add a modern touch to the restaurant, while the decorative items enhance the overall ambiance, making it a must-have for players looking to elevate their Sims’ culinary experiences.


3 Grannies Cookbook Mod

Downloads: 413,074

The Sims 4 - The Grannies Cookbook and some of the recipes available when the mod is downloaded and installed in the game

The Grannies Cookbook Mod adds over 200 new recipes to The Sims 4. Upon placing Grannies Cookbook on a kitchen counter, Sims will gain access to a trove of delectable recipes categorized into eight different themes: appetizers, snacks, drinks, toddler foods, breakfasts, grill/BBQ, meals, and desserts.

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What sets the Grannies Cookbook mod apart is not just the sheer quantity of recipes but also the quality. Each dish is custom content and crafted to look more realistic than the standard clay-like fare of the base game. Sims can also place the book in their inventory, allowing them to whip up these new recipes on various lots, including restaurants and cafes.


2 Live In Business

Downloads: 1,794,785

The Sims 4 - The Live In Business lot trait and a Sim working at their home lot

The Live In Business mod addresses a common frustration among players: the need to endure multiple loading screens and travel back and forth to maintain their businesses. This innovative mod adds a new lot trait that allows Sims to live on the same lot as their business.

Whether it’s a cafe, restaurant, bar, or convenience store, this mod enables players to create a fully integrated live-in business environment, eliminating the need for frequent travel and allowing Sims to stay on-site as long as they please. This functionality offers a more immersive and realistic experience for players who want their Sims to fully commit to their business dreams.


1 Dine Out Reloaded Mod

Downloads: N/A

The Sims 4 - The extra features and options from the Dine Out Reloaded mod, which allows players to play active careers in the restaurant business

Carl’s Dine Out Reloaded Mod has taken the Sims community by storm and is one of the best restaurant mods out there. It combines a lot of small patches from previous mods and fixes almost everything wrong with the Dine Out pack, along with adding new features that make owning a restaurant and eating at them much more engaging and entertaining.

This mod turns hosts, servers, and chefs into active careers that allow players to follow their Sims to work and complete assigned interactions like cooking, cleaning, and taking orders. There are also new settings that allow for deliveries, reservations, and self-serving customers. Customers can order three-course meals, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts, and higher customer satisfaction leads to higher ratings.


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