Love on the Menu Ending Explained: When chef Hank makes a deal with frozen food executive Maggie to save his restaurant, their unexpected attraction complicates matters, leaving Maggie conflicted: Does she choose her allegiance to her cut-throat boss or does she partner - both in work and in love - with Hank. Directed by Ellie Kanner, this 2019 tv movie film stars Autumn Reeser (Maggie), alongside Kavan Smith as Hank, Jordyn Ashley Olson as Hannah Daniels, Barbara Niven as Andrea. With a 6.8/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of Love on the Menu?

When chef Hank makes a deal with frozen food executive Maggie to save his restaurant, their unexpected attraction complicates matters, leaving Maggie conflicted: Does she choose her allegiance to her cut-throat boss or does she partner - both in work and in love - with Hank?

How Does Autumn Reeser (Maggie)'s Story End?

  • Autumn Reeser: Autumn Reeser's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
  • Kavan Smith (Hank): Kavan Smith's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Jordyn Ashley Olson (Hannah Daniels): Jordyn Ashley Olson's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Love on the Menu Mean?

Love on the Menu's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Autumn Reeser may feel rushed. Ellie Kanner's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.