September 14, 2025

Lil Bo's Chicken Tenders

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By Anna Faller | May 11, 2024

Since opening in 1932, Lil Bo Bar and Restaurant in Traverse City has mastered elevated pub-style eats, and their pickle-brined chicken tenders are the true cock of the walk. These punchy little bites start with a 24-hour marinade in kosher dill pickle juice and fresh buttermilk (this secret ingredient is what makes them so juicy!), before they’re coated in seasoned flour to order and fried until golden and craveably crispy. Go the classic chicken sandwich route with the potato bun-encased Pride and Joy ($14)—complete with lettuce, tomato, mayo, pickle “shreddies,” and homemade dilly beans—or go basic with a tender basket, but don’t skimp on the scratch-made sauces! Chick them out for yourself at Lil Bo’s downtown Traverse City location at 540 W. Front St., and stay tuned for seasonal updates, including an outdoor service expansion! lilbotc.com

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