The Top Ten "Man-Food" Restaurants in San Antonio

If you're heading to San Antonio with the guys to hit the Final Four, you'll need more than a hotel room and great seats to the game. You'll need food. Food that sticks to your ribs and goes well with a cold beer. Man food - Burgers, wings, nachos, pizza, steak and more. But where do you find these restaurants when you don't know the city? Never fear. Below we've put together a list of the ten best restaurants in San Antonio for traditional "manly" fare.

1. The Barn Door, 8400 North New Braunfels Street, San Antonio, TX 78217

According to 10Best.com, this charming steakhouse is a local favorite. Decked out in charming Texas memorabilia and a great atmosphere, The Barn Door serves hearty portions of man-food favorites like loaded baked potatoes, steak, burgers, filet mignon, pie and more. Hours of operation are: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 5pm-10:30pm; Sun 4pm-9pm. For reservations (which are recommended), call (210) 824-0116. Prices: $$-$$$

2. Durty Nellie's Irish Pub, Hilton Hotel, 715 River Walk, San Antonio, TX 78205

This intriguing take on the Irish Pub will offer you and the buys a break from the common Tex-Mex fare you'll find in San Antonio. According to 10Best.com, this atmospheric gem in the Hilton Palacio Del Rio Hotel combines the graces the standard Irish Pub with Texas charm. Patrons can sing along to Irish ditties, while shucking peanut shells on the floor. Durty Nellie's serves appetizers and other standard pub food, along with a wide selection of beers. Reservations are not required, and hours of operation are daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. For further information, please contact the restaurant at (210) 222-1400. Prices: $$

3. Tex's Riverwalk Sports Bar, 200 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

Also located in the Hilton Palacio Del Rio on the Riverwalk, this true sports bar offers everything a man could want (well, almost everything). The AOL CityGuide gives it four out of five stars - with classic sports memorabilia décor and strategically placed television monitors contributing to the great atmosphere. While you're there, try the "Pitcher's Mound" - a mammoth serving of chili cheese fries. Live music starts here at 9:00 p.m. every weekend and caters to the "over 30" crowd. The fare is inexpensive, and hours of operation are 4pm-11pm, Mon-Thu; 11:30am-2am, Fri & Sat and 11:30am-midnight, Sun. For further information, call (210) 222-1400. Prices: $

4. The Lion and Rose British Restaurant & Pub, Three Locations (see their website)

This quaint British restaurant and pub offers a taste of England and a lot of hearty fare. Kick back and enjoy a pint of Guiness with your Whiskey Steak Sandwich. Or try their Pepper Crusted Steak, Surf & Turf, Hackney Hot Wings, or Devonshire Corned Beef Sandwich. Whichever you choose, you and your mates are sure to leave happy. Hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Price: $$

5. Blue Star Brewing Company Restaurant & Bar, 1414 S Alamo, Ste 105, San Antonio, Texas, 78210

This full-service Brew Pub has a fun and upbeat atmosphere. The Blue Star is proud of their many in-house brews, some of which include their Pale Ale, Golden Lager, Stout, King William MMVIII Ale and more. You can also take home a "Party Pig" - a portable pig shaped beer cooler that holds 18 pints of their house brew. And the menu looks incredible, too. Choose from satisfying selections such as buffalo wings, fried mushrooms, quesadillas, nachos, Pork Green Chili, ribeye and their Red Chili Burger. They also craft their own homemade sodas using pure sugar cane! Hours of operation are: Daily, 11:00 a.m. to Close. For further information, check out their website. Price: $$

6. Cadillac Bar & Restaurant, 212 South Flores Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78204

Located in downtown San Antonio in the Legal District, this bar offers atmosphere and great food. Their menu contains plenty of seafood and steak - but a tantalizing Tex Mex buffet is available every weeknight. So fill up and enjoy! You can reach the Cadillac at (210) 223-5523. Hours of operation are: Sun-Thu 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-2am. Price: $$

7. Menger Bar, 204 Alamo Plaza, Menger Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, 78205

According to 10Best.com, this bar is packed with atmosphere - and history. According to tradition, Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders met up at this bar in 1898. This bar is also where Ike Eisenhower brought Mamie during their courting days. The food is said to be good, consisting of appetizers and standard pub grub, though most go for the atmosphere. Hours of operation are: M-Sat 11am-midnight, Sun noon-midnight. For more info, check out their website. Price: $$

8. Bud Jones, 8400 North New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78217

This south-side restaurant really delivers in terms of service, and is a great place for chicken-fried steak and fried seafood, according to MySanAntonio.com. Bud Jones serves affordable, delicious food in a casual environment for breakfast, lunch or dinner. For more information, you can call Bud's at (210) 923-1331. Price: $-$$

9. Casbeers, 1719 Blanco Road, San Antonio, Texas 78205

Come to Casbeers to experience one of the best "man-food" restaurants in San Antonio. Known for their greasy burgers, delicious enchiladas and fabulous nachos, you're sure to leave this casual atmosphere satisfied. For more information on Casbeers, you can contact them at (210) 732-3511 or check them out here. Price: $

10. Earl Abel's, 4210 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78217

Listed on MySanAntonio.com's list of top restaurants, Earl Abel's offers comfort food at its best. From juicy fried chicken to fresh-made pies, you can fill up without emptying your wallet. Price: $.