Listed here are the main cast members along with brief descriptions of their characters.
Spoilers are included for most of the characters to explain what their role is within the story.
Anya Taylor-Joy as Margot
Margot is an escort who accompanies Tyler to Hawthorne as his plus-one.

Anya Taylor-Joy stars in The Menu (2022).
Out of all of Hawthornes diners this evening, she is the least impressed.
For Tyler, there is absolutely a right and a wrong way to enjoy food.
However, her personal tastes and whims have also destroyed peoples careers.

Slowik sees George as a sellout, which Slowik is at least partially afraid of turning into himself.
First, he cheated on his wife by previously hiring Margot as an escort.
To Richard, Slowiks food has no true meaning.

Chef Slowik bares his soul throughout the movie both in his food and through his discussions with Margot.
Slowik aims to show them that they didnt earn their status, and their power can be taken away.
Hong Chau as Elsa
Elsa is the headwaiter at Hawthorne.
She makes sure everything runs smoothly, and she is Hawthornes second in command.

Margot understands that something is wrong before dinner even begins, but her concerns are dismissed by Tyler.

Margot puts up with Tyler at first, but the night ends up freeing her from having to pretend to be interested in anything he says.

Slowik mocks Lillian through his food.

During dinner, George is exposed for making boasts he can’t back up.

Richard isn’t as prominent in theThe Menuas other guests, but his early efforts to leave the restaurant set a dark tone.

Elsa isn’t intimidated by the businessmen trio, and her handling of their demands is no doubt very satisfying for anyone who has worked in the service industry.

Elsa never tries to hide her contempt for the diners at Hawthorne, but that doesn’t stop her from being great at her job.