Good food is still only worth what it's worth. I may have an absolute favorite fast-food restaurant...but I would not pay sit-down prices for it. I may have a favorite casual sit-down, but would not pay Ruth's Chris or Melting Pot prices for it.
That is what has happened to Le Cellier. They have labeled themselves a signature and priced themselves accordingly, but in terms of food and atmosphere, most do not believe they really match the quality of the other signatures. They *are* a half-step above most other non-signature places, which is what made them so popular for dining plan guests, but now with 2TS/signature OOP pricing, their popularity has taken a dive. To me, that's perfectly understandable. I still love them, but I absolutely see where others no longer find it worth the cost to go there.