Restaurants in Ukiah

Lyon's Restaurant parades an all-day smorgasbord of hearty morning meals, juicy lunchtime burgers, and homestyle dinner entrees until late into the night. Glimpses into the kitchen display rolling steam from hearty omelets intertwining in vapor from sizzling tossed skillet breakfasts as carving artisans slice succulent cuts from slow-roasted meats to pile on a slate of deli sandwiches. Classic dinners of roast sirloin and chicken fried steak fill palates with a sense of Americana not felt since gnawing on the Lincoln Memorial, and a bevy of diner-inspired desserts and milk shakes keep ice-cream spoons company.

For The Sunflower Center founder Lydia Kindheart, healthy food is a simple, powerful way to strengthen and nurture communities. This nurturing instinct led Ms. Kindheart to found Lydia’s Organics, which supplies grocery stores across the country with organic and vegan goods. Now, at The Sunflower Center, she continues her mission by positing her restaurant as a community hub; the restaurant boasts a kids' playspace with wooden toys as well as 8,000 square feet of space for community events, as noted by Examiner.com.

The cuisine matches the wholesome vibe. Serving Lydia's Organic Cuisine, chefs craft veggie patties from quinoa and beets, and they stuff buckwheat crepes with fresh kale and vegan pesto.

For added entertainment, The Sunflower Center also provides live musical events and classes.