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11 American Restaurants in Central Harlem North & Polo Grounds
Harlem Shark Bar shows a C. 6 show an A. 4 have no letter right now.
4 of the 11 are on Lenox Ave, and 2 more on Malcolm X Blvd.
25 Manhattan neighborhoods have more on file, out of 29 with any.
The 11, A to Z
| No. | Name | Address | Phone | Grade | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Legion Veterans Post | 248 W 132nd St | (917) 319-4461 | Grade A | Mar 30, 2023 |
| 2 | Big Tots Little Tikes | 2451 Frederick Douglas Blvd | (516) 770-3866 | Grade A | Oct 7, 2026 |
| 3 | Corner Social | 321 Lenox Ave | (212) 510-8552 | No letter | Aug 15, 2026 |
| 4 | Halal Flamez | 527 Malcolm X Blvd | (212) 729-0748 | No letter | Jun 4, 2026 |
| 5 | Harlem Nights | 2361 7th Ave | (646) 820-4603 | Grade A | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 6 | Harlem Shark Bar | 341 Malcolm X Blvd | (646) 251-3995 | Grade C | May 1, 2026 |
| 7 | Jimbo's Burger Palace | 535 Lenox Ave | (212) 491-8680 | Grade A | May 22, 2026 |
| 8 | Kennedy Chicken & Burgers | 1 W 137th St | (212) 862-5168 | Grade A | Dec 2, 2025 |
| 9 | Lenox Fast Food | 657 Lenox Ave | (212) 281-5812 | Grade A | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 10 | Matrix Lounge | 325 Lenox Ave | (212) 837-1469 | No letter | Aug 12, 2026 |
| 11 | S & P Cafe and Grill | 2252 5th Ave | (914) 413-2048 | No letter | Sep 16, 2026 |
Street by street
Lenox Ave 4
- Corner Social 321 Lenox Ave
- Jimbo's Burger Palace 535 Lenox Ave
- Lenox Fast Food 657 Lenox Ave
- Matrix Lounge 325 Lenox Ave
Malcolm X Blvd 2
- Halal Flamez 527 Malcolm X Blvd
- Harlem Shark Bar 341 Malcolm X Blvd
One each: S & P Cafe and Grill on 5th Ave, Harlem Nights on 7th Ave, Big Tots Little Tikes on Frederick Douglas Blvd, American Legion Veterans Post on W 132nd St, Kennedy Chicken & Burgers on W 137th St.
American Restaurants in Central Harlem North & Polo Grounds: questions
- How many American restaurants are in Central Harlem North & Polo Grounds?
- 11 filed as American with at least one inspection, as of October 30, 2026. Owners pick their own label, so 3 more filed as Hamburgers aren't in this count.
- What is the best American restaurant in Central Harlem North & Polo Grounds?
- 6 of 11 show an A, and the newest A went to Lenox Fast Food on October 8, 2026. That letter covers food safety at the last graded inspection. This file has no ratings or reviews, so we don't pick a favorite.
- Which American restaurants in Central Harlem North & Polo Grounds have an A grade?
- American Legion Veterans Post, Big Tots Little Tikes, Harlem Nights, Jimbo's Burger Palace, Kennedy Chicken & Burgers, and Lenox Fast Food.
- Do any American restaurants in Central Harlem North & Polo Grounds have a B or C?
- Yes. Harlem Shark Bar shows a C from January 29, 2026.
- Which street has the most American restaurants in Central Harlem North & Polo Grounds?
- Lenox Ave, with 4: Corner Social, Jimbo's Burger Palace, Lenox Fast Food, and Matrix Lounge.
- Are all 11 open right now?
- The file has no hours, and a place can close months before it drops off. All of them have a phone number on file, so call before you go.
Keep looking
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Other labels in Central Harlem North & Polo Grounds
- Chinese 11
- Chicken 8
- Caribbean 6
- Coffee/Tea 6
- Soul Food 5
- Spanish 4
- African 3
- Hamburgers 3
- Mexican 3
- Pizza 3
Citywide
- All American restaurants in NYC 4,775
- All of Manhattan 2,432
- New American 217
- Hamburgers 497
- Steakhouse 105
Where this comes from
Names, addresses, phones, cuisine labels, grades and dates come from the DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results on NYC Open Data. The file behind this page is dated October 30, 2026, and its newest inspection is from October 29, 2026. We check for a new file every 24 hours. For the city's own lookup, use ABC Eats.