Restaurant

Restaurants exist in The Sims: Hot Date, several of The Sims 2 expansions, and in The Sims 3.

The Sims
The Hot Date expansion pack introduced restaurants to the world of The Sims, but only allowed them to be placed Downtown.

A restaurant needs these objects:
 * At least one podium
 * An expensive podium will spawn a maitre d', who will stand at the podium and seat diners, as well as a waiter or waitress.


 * Dining booths and/or dining tables and chair
 * These must be in the same room as the podium, or Sims will not be seated.


 * At least one stove
 * There should be as many stoves as podiums. Any type of stove can be used, and they don't all have to be the same.


 * A refrigerator
 * Any type of refrigerator can be used.


 * A sink and/or dishwasher
 * A trash can and/or trash compactor

The Sims 2
Nightlife, Open For Business and Bon Voyage each contain restaurant objects and lots.

Restaurants in The Sims 2 needs these objects:
 * A host desk for the host
 * A chef stove
 * At least one chair at a bar or a kitchen table.

In Open For Business players could have their Sims operate their own restaurants, with hosts, waiters and chefs.

The Sims 3
The Sims 3 contains restaurant rabbit holes.
 * Diner
 * Bistro