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Restaurants Murray's, Une savoureuse tranche d'histoire canadienne
CANADA · 1926–2009

A Tasty Slice of Canadian History

Une savoureuse tranche d'histoire canadienne

For nearly a century, countless Canadian families enjoyed the comforting menus and welcoming service at Murray’s Restaurants. At The Lunch Pro, we are bringing those classic meals back to life by recreating beloved diner staples like their signature rice custard pudding and steamed fruit pudding. Along with these time-tested recipes, we are building a Memory Wall to share your stories and celebrate the legacy of this iconic dining room.

Pendant près d’un siècle, d’innombrables familles canadiennes ont apprécié le menu réconfortant et le service chaleureux des restaurants Murray’s. Chez Le Pro du Déjeuner, nous redonnons vie à ces grands classiques en recréant des desserts incontournables de l’époque, comme le célèbre pouding au riz et le pouding aux fruits à la vapeur. En plus de ces recettes intemporelles, nous bâtissons un Mur des souvenirs afin de partager vos anecdotes et de célébrer l’héritage de cette institution de la restauration.

Murray's vanilla dessert sauce advertisement
This silky vanilla dessert sauce is Murray’s restaurant classic, made with 6 pantry staples in 15 minutes. Pour it warm over steamed pudding, cake, baked apples, or ice cream. No heavy cream needed, and it reheats perfectly.
Steamed fruit pudding with smiling people
The authentic Murray’s Steamed Fruit Pudding recipe, a warm, moist Canadian dessert drenched in vanilla sauce. Make the exact restaurant version at home, traditional steamed or quick Instant Pot.But here’s the beautiful secret: this isn’t just any ordinary pudding.
Freshly baked bran muffins
The legendary bran muffins from Murray’s Restaurants in Montreal, lovingly recreated at home. Deep molasses flavour, a soft bakery crumb, and two versions to choose from: the classic all-wheat-bran original and a lighter oat and wheat bran muffin. Pure Canadian diner nostalgia, served warm with butter.
Murray's Custard Rice Pudding Recipe
The genuine baked rice custard pudding from Murray’s Restaurants in Montreal. A two-stage oven method builds a silky egg custard folded through cooked rice, then baked uncovered in a water bath until the top caramelizes to a golden flan-like crust. Gluten-free, make-ahead, and true to the original
Murray's Restaurant on Ste-Catherine Street Montreal 1959
Despite its iconic status, Murray’s Restaurants faced challenges as changing tastes and financial hurdles led to its decline. Yet, its legacy continues to live on in the hearts (and stomachs) of Canadians nationwide. Ready to dig into the juicy details of this tasty slice of Canadian history? Dive into the full story and relive the nostalgia of Murray’s Restaurants, a place where every bite was a celebration of Canadian life.
Murray's vanilla dessert sauce advertisement
This silky vanilla dessert sauce is Murray’s restaurant classic, made with 6 pantry staples in 15 minutes. Pour it warm over steamed pudding, cake, baked apples, or ice cream. No heavy cream needed, and it reheats perfectly.
Steamed fruit pudding with smiling people
The authentic Murray’s Steamed Fruit Pudding recipe, a warm, moist Canadian dessert drenched in vanilla sauce. Make the exact restaurant version at home, traditional steamed or quick Instant Pot.But here’s the beautiful secret: this isn’t just any ordinary pudding.
Murray's Custard Rice Pudding Recipe
The genuine baked rice custard pudding from Murray’s Restaurants in Montreal. A two-stage oven method builds a silky egg custard folded through cooked rice, then baked uncovered in a water bath until the top caramelizes to a golden flan-like crust. Gluten-free, make-ahead, and true to the original
Murray's Restaurant on Ste-Catherine Street Montreal 1959
Despite its iconic status, Murray’s Restaurants faced challenges as changing tastes and financial hurdles led to its decline. Yet, its legacy continues to live on in the hearts (and stomachs) of Canadians nationwide. Ready to dig into the juicy details of this tasty slice of Canadian history? Dive into the full story and relive the nostalgia of Murray’s Restaurants, a place where every bite was a celebration of Canadian life.
Freshly baked bran muffins
The legendary bran muffins from Murray’s Restaurants in Montreal, lovingly recreated at home. Deep molasses flavour, a soft bakery crumb, and two versions to choose from: the classic all-wheat-bran original and a lighter oat and wheat bran muffin. Pure Canadian diner nostalgia, served warm with butter.