Chef
Oumar Diouf
Chef Oumar Diouf is one of the most internationally trained culinary voices in American kitchens — a Senegalese-born chef whose career spans four continents and culminates in Miami, where his vision for The Damel is finally realized at its fullest.
His culinary foundation was built across Senegal, Argentina, and Brazil — where he discovered that 80% of Bahian cuisine traces its roots to West Africa. That realization became The Damel: the first restaurant to honor that lineage openly, on a plate.
In 2016, Chef Diouf led kitchen operations for 5,000 guests daily at the Rio Olympics. In 2017, he founded The Damel in Oakland, growing it to a multi-location brand. Today, he brings that same vision — elevated, sophisticated, and perfectly positioned — to Miami.
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Miami,
Florida.
Miami is one of America's most dynamic culinary cities — a global crossroads where African diaspora culture, Brazilian community, Caribbean heritage, and international luxury dining converge in one place. No other U.S. city has the cultural ingredients The Damel needs to thrive.
From Brickell's financial district to Wynwood's creative corridor, from Coconut Grove's waterfront to the Design District's luxury mile — The Damel is positioned to become Miami's defining Afro-Brazilian cultural destination. Zero competitors exist in this space anywhere in the city.
- Miami is the only U.S. city with a large West African, Brazilian, and Caribbean diaspora community all in one market
- Zero Afro-Brazilian restaurants exist in Miami — The Damel owns this category from day one
- Year-round international tourism and business travel — no seasonal slowdown
- Brickell flagship targets corporate Miami · Wynwood speaks to the creative class · Design District reaches luxury diners
- Miami's Latin American business community is the most internationally connected in the U.S.
- FIFA World Cup 2026 host city — massive international audience arriving in Miami
Elevate Your
Every Occasion.
The Damel brings the full Afro-Brazilian culinary experience to your event — from intimate corporate lunches to large-scale celebrations. Chef Oumar Diouf and his team deliver the same cultural richness and culinary precision whether serving 10 or 300 guests across Miami and South Florida.
Restaurant-quality Afro-Brazilian meals delivered directly to your home, office, or venue. Everything packaged with care and ready to serve.
- Empanadas & Fataya trays
- Dibi & Moqueca family trays
- Salads, sides & desserts
- Bissap, Ginger & Tamarind beverages
- Açaí & smoothie bowls
- Minimum order 12 pieces
Elevate your team lunches, client meetings, and office events with a catering experience that makes an impression. Fully halal-certified proteins and vegetarian options available for diverse teams.
- Team lunches & board meetings
- Client entertainment & presentations
- Office celebrations & milestones
- Monthly corporate lunch contracts
- Halal & vegetarian menus
- Setup, service & breakdown
The complete Damel experience — live stations, passed appetizers, family-style mains, sober-conscious cocktail bar, and white-glove service. Weddings, galas, private celebrations, and cultural events.
- Live Moqueca & Acarajé stations
- Passed Fataya & Dibi skewers
- Full sober-conscious botanical bar
- Chef Oumar present & narrating
- Weddings, galas & private events
- Up to 300 guests
Ready to bring The Damel to your table?
Custom menus available · 18–20% service charge · 7% Miami-Dade tax · 5–14 days advance notice
Join the
Movement
We are building Miami's first Afro-Brazilian restaurant and lounge — a first-of-its-kind cultural destination in the United States. We are actively seeking partners who share our vision.
- Co-ownership of Miami flagship
- Board advisory seat
- Revenue share across all locations
- First right on future city expansions
- Recognition as Founding Partner
- Hospitality, real estate, F&B operators
- Co-branded events & catering
- Preferred vendor status
- Cross-promotional marketing
- Ideal: hotel groups, event venues
All terms negotiable. SPV or direct investment structures available.
Let's Build
Together.
Whether you are an investor, a potential strategic partner, a building owner, or a member of the press — we would love to hear from you. The Damel Miami is actively seeking capital partners and location partnerships.