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Shaughnessy’s Cove
About Shaughnessy’s Cove
A meal by the water is the reason a lot of people come down off the bench in summer, and the lower town at the foot of Summerland is where that happens. Shaughnessy's Cove sits at 12817 South Lakeshore Drive in Downtown Summerland, on the lakeshore beside the waterfront park and the marina at the base of the hill.
Lakeside restaurants in the Okanagan live by the season. Patio space, opening times, reservation policy and whether the kitchen is running a full menu or a reduced one all shift between the July peak and the quiet stretch after Thanksgiving, so a call to 778-622-3539 before setting out is time well spent, especially for a larger table or a weekend evening. It is also the moment to ask about accessibility, group bookings and whether outdoor seating is available and dog friendly, since answers differ from one waterfront room to the next.
Getting there is straightforward from anywhere in town, though the descent from the Giant's Head streets is steeper than a map suggests, and summer parking near the beach fills quickly. Boaters can reach this part of the shoreline directly from the water. Visitors staying in Penticton should allow for the drive around the lake, and anyone touring the bench wineries will find the waterfront a natural place to finish an afternoon. Menus and current contact details are kept at shaughnessyscove.com.
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In the Downtown Summerland neighbourhood of Summerland.
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