Cafe Milano The hottest restaurant in Georgetown. A great place to see and be seen.

Mate An upscale Latin-sushi lounge, this place is simply hip. Another jewel in the crown of bar guru Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld (creator of Chi-Cha Lounge and Gua-Rapo), this fusion retreat takes over prime corner real estate in one of the last remaining retail spaces at the Ritz-Carlton complex. Known for its verba-mate teas, the restaurant also features imported blends from Argentina mixed with rum and fresh fruit, mojitos and even verba-mate-infused soup. Don't miss out on the maki-like rolls with zesty Latin ingredients, along with the traditional dishes like platonas. While there's no dance floor here, Mate turns into a sexy night spot when DJ's spin. Mate can be found at 3101 K St NW (at 31st St. NW).

Filomena Ristorante One of Washington's most celebrated authentic Italian restaurants, Filomena is a landmark that has endured the test of time for nearly 25 years. Located in the heart of historic Georgetown (1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, at M St.), pasta mamas are known for whipping up enticing homemade pastas in the restaurant's storefront window. Inside, you'll be blown away by the lavish portions and the bargain basement (no pun intended the restaurants is located below street level) $10 lunch buffets. Filomena's menu takes you on a tour of Italy with its culinary delights, like the pasta mama's tender ravioli stuffed with Italian cheeses and spinach and gnocchi della. As for a sweet ending of your tour, you won't miss out by choosing any of the awesome cakes baked daily in Filomena's own bakery.

Mie N Yu This place is so exotic, you'll be fooled into thinking you're in a completely different country. Formerly the space of Georgetown Station, everything about this place is a feast for the senses. Nearly every inch of the 7,000-square foot restaurant/bar is adorned with red and fuchsia silks, brocade and velvet, antiques, relics and other colorful trinkets reminiscent of a Moroccan bazaar. A Silk Road theme throughout, Mie N Yu gives anyone and everyone license to recline in the Dragon Lounge, sip cocktails in the Red Baroque dining room and order food and specialty drinks in the Turkish Tent or Tibetan harem room (keep on the lookout for the wrought-iron bird cage). An English-inspired bar, complete with DJs spinning eclectic grooves from across the globe, rounds out this unique dining destination. At 3125 M St. NW (at Wisconsin Ave.).

Cabanas Offering upscale authentic Latin-American fare, coupled with the option to dine indoors or out, Cabanas is another choice in the heart of Georgetown. A place to see-and-be-seen spot, the outdoor patio seating is flanked by palm trees and overlooks the harbor fountains. The menu offers delicious options that range from chili-dusted calamari and shrimp/scallop ceviche to fish tacos and corn/crab fritters. Don't miss the frozen Mango Margaritas! When weather permits, try to catch an outside table. Found at 3050 K Street NW (at Thomas Jefferson).

Cafe La Ruche - This French-inspired old favorite (open since 1979), features contemporary artwork, flags and old photos scattered across the walls in this 19th century building. Known for having some of the best quiche you've ever tasted, the menu also showcases traditional French favorites such as potato and leek soup and croquet monsiers. Cafe La Ruche also offers good wine and superb desserts - all of which can be consumed in the adorable garden-like outdoor seating area that overlooks cobbled streets of Georgetown. Cafe La Ruche is located at 1039 31st Street NW (at M St. NW).

Tony and Joe's Seafood Place An establishment as old as the waterfront itself, it's hard to imagine a better view in all of D.C. Resting on the Banks of the Potomac River, this Harbor spot (with views of the Kennedy Center, the Key Bridge and Roosevelt Island) is usually packed with everyone who goes to the waterfront in G-town by boat or otherwise. And, it seems as if every young Washingtonian finds their way here for after-work drinks and seafood. Try the hot crab dip, which always makes for a good start. Tony and Joe's can be found at 3000 K St NW (at 30th).

Sequoia Restaurant Walk through the doors at Sequoia, and you walk into the land of beauty beautiful decor (high ceilings, warm lighting and cherry wood), beautiful people (the city's well-heeled elite can be found here) and beautiful views (located right on the Potomac's Waterfront). Offering indoor and outdoor seating, the restaurants boasts three dining levels and a gorgeous patio area where the sexy singles swarm to sip their cocktails under the white lights. The restaurant serves everything from fancy burgers to pan-seared Chilean sea bass. You must must try the duck dumplings and crab cakes. Jacket and tie are required. Sequoia is located at 3000 K St. NW (at 30th St. NW).

Georgetown Bars & Nightlife

Degrees Bar & Lounge Situated in the lobby level of the Ritz-Carlton, this bar and lounge has been designed to capture the history and the mood of this historic incinerator building - with its exposed brick walls dating back to the 30's, black slate floors and the 175-foot tall brick smokestack cylinder that serves as the hotel's centerpiece. Degrees features a classic cocktail menu that includes the hotel's signature Fahrenheit Five martini and the Zentini that swaps sake for vodka and produces a less-fruity version of the Cosmo (that even the men are willing to order at the bar). The hotel is located at 3100 South St. NW (at 31st St. NW).