Every year, The Columbian asks residents to vote for the businesses for their anuual that make our region special. For 2025, the results are in, and one thing is clear: Ridgefield is punching way above its weight class.
While we’ve always known our town offers a unique blend of “Main Street” charm and world-class amenities, the 2025 Best of Clark County winners list officially proves it. From championship-level sports to Pinterest-worthy nails in the PNW, Ridgefield businesses are leading the way.
Ridgefield’s 2025 Award Winners
Here are the local icons that took home the gold (and keep scrolling down for the silver) this year. If you’re looking for things to do in Ridgefield this weekend or coming up, these should be at the top of your list:
Ridgefield Raptors (Outdoor Fun): Our local West Coast League team tied for the top spot (with Vancouver Waterfront). There is truly nothing better than a summer night at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex (RORC). If you haven’t gone, it is the perfect day (or night) out with friends and family.
ilani (Casino): A powerhouse in the Entertainment category, ilani continues to be a premier destination for gaming, dining, and live music.
Pacific Northwest Best Fish Co. (Best Fish & Chips): A perennial favorite, they’ve once again secured their spot as the best place for fresh seafood in the entire county.
Pioneer Nails (Best Manicure and Pedicure): Jay and his team of nail ninjas do their thing at an elite level. One look at IG and you can see why they won best nails.
Little Conejo (Best Mexican): Officially settling in to Bunnies downtown December 2025, LC’s food is fresh and delicious – and they now have Sunday Brunch!
Columbia Credit Union (Best Financial Institution) Not sexy, but congrats the CCU – plus they do have IG.
Les Schwab (Best Tires): Les Scwab is synonymous with tires – and excellent customer service. Congrats, Tire King.
The Runners-Up
While they didn’t bring home the Gold, these guys are tops in our books!
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (Outdoor Fun): The Refuge is part of the Ridgefield identity and we embrace it proudly. I would even guess most of us experience some part of the Refuge at least once a week.
Arktana (Best Clothing Boutique): Nestled in Discovery Ridge, Arktana knows women, clothing, shows, and more.
Eight Cow Creamery (Ice Cream): If you live in Ridgefield then you are no doubt a fan of the cow. If you don’t think their cake batter ice cream is the best cake batter ice cream in the history of cake batter ice creams, we can’t be friends.
Ridgefield Floral and Gifts (Florist): 30 years in business ain’t no small feat in a world where big stem shops (that have numbers and shall not be named) reign supreme. But this comes as no surprise – bountiful, lasting bouquets and personlized customer experience can not be ignored.
Ichi Teriyaki (Japanese): Tastes good, looks good, smells for days (if you have walked around the Rosauers parking lot you no doubt have been aroma gifted from Ichi). And now… they are open Sundays!
IQ CU (Best Financial Institution): Providing incredible experiences for kids right in our backyard, they took home the win for Best Summer Camp.
