Last updated: . This update distinguishes the family’s past San Francisco outings from current venue and dining details. Date information added October 28, 2026.
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This post first appeared in 2018 and describes earlier date nights. The current official Madame Tussauds locations list does not include San Francisco; this museum visit is a memory from that trip. For a current dinner plan, check Frances’s official site for reservations and menus, and discuss your own dietary needs with the restaurant.
We didn’t have any spectacular date nights that month. I dreamed of a helicopter ride or plane ride, but in the end, I didn’t want to spend the money. We checked out some local malls, had dinner at True Food (it was yummy), went to a few movies, and walked the beach a few times.
One notable date night was a visit to San Francisco and dinner on the boardwalk. We found shrimp cocktails, lobster, bread bowls, fried shrimp, and more. Then we went to Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. We found it educational to read the placards, and it was fun taking pictures with some of our favorite celebrities. Chris had never agreed to go before and was pleasantly surprised by how much he liked it.
We had a fabulous dinner one night at Frances. We got a late reservation, and it was worth all the hype. It took us a while to find parking; we parked in the neighborhood. The restaurant was small and intimate. The food was excellent, and they were friendly about my gluten-free needs. Dessert was spectacular.
I’d love to hear any date suggestions for when we go back!
Another date night from our travels, in Valencia, Spain: Watch our original moped-tour video.
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